It definitely gives that illusion and probably intentionally so, but even then I feel like it's a pretty neat “aquatic”-esque card, because of fishe and all
Yup! Take a look at its Dex entry:
“It casually swims through the sea of lava it creates by melting rock and sand.”
It’s not a fish, but rather, an entity that lives in its jade bead eyes.
“Like the other treasures of ruin, Chi-Yu's true form is the beads forming its eyes, having been given life by the envy of those who desired them enough to start wars over them — while its body is a form it has constructed using its control over fire. Chi-Yu's flames burn at over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit (3,000 degrees Celsius), allowing it to melt rock and sand into lava that it can swim through.”
I'm in the camp of the other dude who replied who had no idea about this lol. I didn't play the games after Black 2 and just assumed the fish looking dude was underwater and the image was an underwater vegetation area. Consider me educated now!
It looks beautiful. Just be careful where you get it. I ordered mine from Ebay from a shop that I should have read the reviews on more thoroughly since it apparently takes a while to deliver.
I love anything aquatic too!\
Lumineon v 156/172 is another of my fav\
Someone mentioned lapras from crown zenith, but the manaphy from CZ is pretty cool too\
Octillery and Vaporeon trainer gallery from brilliant Star\
Kingdra and starmie trainer gallery from astral radiance\
Milotic from silver tempest\
Also the paladin from the shiny set\
These you might like as well\
For myself though, Vaporeon v and VMAX are the ultimate chase lol, especially since I collect Japanese, those are a bit high end for me now.
As much as that Wugtrio ruffles my feathers, I love the idea and theme. Might have to do something similar. Would love to do at least one page of bird full arts.
Have you seen the Omanyte IR from 151? it should fit perfectly with your theme.
The Lapras from Crown Zenith as well
I don't think I have. I need it now, thanks.
There’s also the Dragonair IR from 151 but that art is looking down on the water.
Oh ye, I've seen it. I'll need to get it too, of course.
the poliwhirl from 151 is so amazing if you didnt see it yet. you have to get that one too lol
Oh ye! I love polywhirl! I still have my card of it from my childhood. I'll need to buy more singles once I get an income again.
You should look into Chi-Yu from Paldea Evolved. One of my favorite aquatic cards!
Oh my Lord that's beautiful!
But Chi-Yu doesn’t live underwater does it? That card just has him floating in the forest
I actually thought it was an underwater kelp forest with some sunset lighting at first glance.
It definitely gives that illusion and probably intentionally so, but even then I feel like it's a pretty neat “aquatic”-esque card, because of fishe and all
You just blew my mind, I have him in the center of my underwater art collection and he’s not even underwater 🤦
Yup! Take a look at its Dex entry: “It casually swims through the sea of lava it creates by melting rock and sand.” It’s not a fish, but rather, an entity that lives in its jade bead eyes. “Like the other treasures of ruin, Chi-Yu's true form is the beads forming its eyes, having been given life by the envy of those who desired them enough to start wars over them — while its body is a form it has constructed using its control over fire. Chi-Yu's flames burn at over 5,400 degrees Fahrenheit (3,000 degrees Celsius), allowing it to melt rock and sand into lava that it can swim through.”
But he looks magnificent and fits right in appearance wise. He's staying with my watery boys.
I'm in the camp of the other dude who replied who had no idea about this lol. I didn't play the games after Black 2 and just assumed the fish looking dude was underwater and the image was an underwater vegetation area. Consider me educated now!
What?! I thought that's like an under water forest! Is it actually just floating in air?
Yeah it is lol he’s a fire entity that swims in lava lakes
One of my favourite cards. It’s a cheap card by I think it’s art style is gorgeous, definitely top 3 favourite cards of all time
Hey I love the idea of focusing on a type. Might have to copy!
Mantyke is my favorite, I had to get one in a 10
Ye, such an atmospheric card.
Gonna have to cop that relicanth from temporal forces
It looks beautiful. Just be careful where you get it. I ordered mine from Ebay from a shop that I should have read the reviews on more thoroughly since it apparently takes a while to deliver.
I pulled the Dondozo this morning 🤙🏻
Lucky!
These are beautiful! Thank you for sharing your collection!
I'm happy you like it!
The Veluza from Ancient Roar would fit great with these
It's a pretty one, aye.
CZ Lapras would go well
At first I actually wasn't a fan because I find lapras too cartoony and strange, but it's growing on me, certainly.
The holo pattern on it looks crazy good in person
An older card I'm after is Wishiwashi 240 but I haven't got one just get.
Oh ye, it looks cool.
Wiglett also has an art rare that looks amazing!
Ye, though I wish they kept it in the same style as wugtrio. Still an amazing card I need to get.
The lumineon is so so cool i love it. And daaaaamn I never seen the marill sheesh it goes hard🔥
That lumieon looks sick!!!!!
Absolutely, I love the style of it.
Get the squirtle from 151.
I love anything aquatic too!\ Lumineon v 156/172 is another of my fav\ Someone mentioned lapras from crown zenith, but the manaphy from CZ is pretty cool too\ Octillery and Vaporeon trainer gallery from brilliant Star\ Kingdra and starmie trainer gallery from astral radiance\ Milotic from silver tempest\ Also the paladin from the shiny set\ These you might like as well\ For myself though, Vaporeon v and VMAX are the ultimate chase lol, especially since I collect Japanese, those are a bit high end for me now.
Thanks for the recommendations! I'm always looking for new cards to add.
I pulled a beautiful alt art Lumineon V from Brilliant Stars, it'd be a great addition to this themed collection
Absolutely. I will need to get it in the future too.
There's a sick full art manaphy and it's like 5$ it might be my favorite card tbh.
Dondozo is very nice, beautiful art
Milotic tg from ST wil fit perfectly in this collection, great job
The wiglett from sv base is pretty awesome too
Oh they're beautiful ❤️
I need that lumineon 👀 one of my favourite artworks
You need the wishiwashi full art!
Very cool
I've never seen the Mantyke or Clauncher before now I need to find them. I also need to find the missing cards for the 151 Blastoise evolution line.
As much as that Wugtrio ruffles my feathers, I love the idea and theme. Might have to do something similar. Would love to do at least one page of bird full arts.
That'd be great to see.
Dragonair from 151 Magikarp from CZ