Gyarados

Gyarados

Selected Masterpiece • 6/102
Market Price $33.51
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Gyarados card captures a moment of raw power, showcasing the Pokémon in a dynamic pose as it emerges from turbulent waters. Its fierce expression and striking colors convey a sense of intensity and danger, reflecting its reputation as a formidable creature. The background glimmers with a starry night sky, adding a mystical quality to the scene. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the sheer force and beauty of Gyarados in its natural habitat.”

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 16, 2026.

Card Type Water
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Dragon Rage

50

Bubblebeam

40

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost