Magikarp

Magikarp

Selected Masterpiece • 65/100
Market Price $3.07
Stormfront Diamond & Pearl 2008
The Illustrator

Tomokazu Komiya

Tomokazu Komiya has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards since 1999, with artwork appearing through 2025. Their illustrations span sets including Expedition Base Set, Neo Destiny, and Skyridge, and extend beyond cards to Pokémon Center merchandise, children’s books, and magazines.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Magikarp card captures a moment where this often overlooked Pokémon is caught mid-leap, splashing through the water's surface. Its vibrant orange scales glisten against the backdrop of a swirling sea, creating a sense of movement and life. This scene reflects the struggle and determination inherent in Magikarp's character, despite its reputation as the weakest Pokémon. The image invites viewers to appreciate the beauty in its simplicity and resilience.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Diamond & Pearl
Release
01/11/2008

Sea Spray

Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, draw a card.

Splash

10
Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost