Kingdra ex

Kingdra ex

Selected Masterpiece • 92/97
Artist Hikaru Koike
Market Price $70.68
Dragon EX 2003
The Illustrator

Hikaru Koike

Hikaru Koike is credited on 47 Pokémon TCG cards from 2000–2006, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases including Skyridge, Dragon, and Emerald. The work favors action-forward, focused staging with vibrant, contrasting color and crisp, illustrative detail.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Kingdra ex card captures a moment beneath the waves, where the majestic Pokémon glides effortlessly through a shimmering sea of colors. Its long, flowing fins and sleek body evoke a sense of fluidity and grace, as if it is part of the very water that surrounds it. The vibrant backdrop enhances the feeling of an underwater world alive with energy and motion, inviting viewers to imagine the depths of the ocean as Kingdra navigates its realm. This snapshot beautifully encapsulates the essence of Kingdra, a powerfu”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Water
Era
EX
Release
24/11/2003

Genetic Memory

Use any attack from Kingdra ex's Basic Pokémon card or Stage 1 Evolution card. (Kingdra ex doesn't have to pay for that attack's Energy cost.)

Hydrocannon

50+

Does 50 damage plus 20 more damage for each Water Energy attached to Kingdra ex but not used to pay for this attack's Energy cost. You can't add more than 40 damage in this way.

Weakness
×2×2
Retreat Cost