Golduck

Golduck

Selected Masterpiece • 35/62
Market Price $2.54
Fossil Base 1999
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 Golduck card captures the Pokémon in a moment of dynamic movement, emerging from the water with a graceful yet powerful presence. Its sleek body and outstretched limbs suggest agility and confidence, as if it's ready to engage in a playful chase or a strategic encounter. The swirling water around it adds a sense of fluidity, emphasizing its connection to the aquatic environment. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the elegance and strength of Golduck 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.

Rarity Uncommon
Card Type Water
Era
Base
Release
10/10/1999

Psyshock

10

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

Hyper Beam

20

If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost