Dark Gyarados

Dark Gyarados

Selected Masterpiece • 25/82
Market Price $24.76
Team Rocket Base 2000
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Dark Gyarados card captures a moment of raw power and intensity, showcasing the Pokémon coiling ominously in the water. Its fierce expression and striking colors create a sense of foreboding, suggesting that it is a creature not to be trifled with. The scene feels alive, as if Dark Gyarados is ready to unleash its might at any moment, embodying the tumultuous nature of its surroundings. It’s a snapshot that invites the viewer to ponder the depths of its world and the challenges that lie beneath the surface.”

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.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Water
Era
Base
Release
24/04/2000

Ice Beam

30

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

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost