Magikarp

Magikarp

Selected Masterpiece • 32/147
Artist Yukiko Baba
Market Price $0.68
Burning Shadows Sun & Moon 2017
The Illustrator

Yukiko Baba

Yukiko Baba (馬場由起子) is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025. Artwork appears across sets including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Fusion Strike, with a cartoonish, playful approach, clear compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Magikarp card captures a moment of this fish Pokémon suspended in mid-air, its vibrant orange body contrasting against the cool blues and greens of its mountainous surroundings. With its fins flared and a sense of motion implied, Magikarp seems to be caught in a playful leap, embodying a spirit of resilience despite its reputation for being weak. The backdrop of serene mountains and a clear sky adds a sense of tranquility to the scene, inviting viewers to appreciate the simple beauty of this often-overlooked Po”

Editorial & Data

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Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Sun & Moon
Release
05/08/2017

Splashing Dodge

10

Flip a coin. If heads, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to this Pokémon during your opponent's next turn.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost