You can’t look at Pouty Poro without smiling. The art hits like a puff of warm air from a cozy blanket—ridiculous, sweet, and just a little dramatic.
It’s the kind of image that feels alive even when it’s still, full of motion and expression.
There’s no battle here, no high-stakes spellcast—just a small creature having an oversized emotional meltdown over a spoonful of medicine. And somehow, that lands just as hard.
Illustration Breakdown
The frame is packed tight with plush texture and exaggerated emotion. Front and center is Pouty Poro, mid-squirm, tongue sticking out in protest, eyes squinted in exaggerated defiance.
The big pink spoon coming in from the top left corner is the real storytelling hook—it’s not just flavor, it’s action frozen in time.
The color palette leans into warm creams and rosy pinks, giving the whole scene a gentle domestic glow.
A soft blue pillow tucks into the right side of the frame, and soft light spills through the background window, catching the little tufts of poro fur.
It’s framed like a parent’s snapshot mid-tantrum: endearing, chaotic, and full of character.
There’s no fight here. Just feelings. And that’s what makes the art land so well—it’s funny, but not hollow.
Gameplay Integration
Mechanically, Pouty Poro is a 2-cost 2|2 Unit with Deflect, meaning opponents have to pay extra to target it with spells or abilities.
That lines up perfectly with the illustration. This Poro does not want to cooperate.
That refusal to comply—whether it’s about drinking medicine or dying to a Fireball—feels like the entire spirit of the Deflect keyword.
It’s not a flashy card, but it slows the opponent down in subtle ways. It’s early-game friction. A cheap blocker that dares you to spend more than it’s worth to deal with it.
The gameplay function and visual tone both scream: “Why are you picking on me? Ugh, fine—but it’s gonna cost you.”
Collector Details / Value Mention
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Card Name: Pouty Poro
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Type: Unit — Poro
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Set: OGN
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Collector Number: 013/298
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Rarity: Not confirmed (likely Common or Uncommon)
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Foil Status: Not revealed
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Alt / Overnumbered: No known alternate or overnumbered version
While Pouty Poro isn’t likely to be a meta staple, it’s exactly the kind of card that ends up beloved.
Expect casual players and collectors to chase the foil version hard.
If the game ever releases cozy-themed alt arts or seasonal variants, this one’s a top contender.
Pouty Poro isn’t just a mood—it’s a mechanic wrapped in character. And that makes it one of the most emotionally honest cards in Riftbound so far.
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