Magikarp

Magikarp

Selected Masterpiece • 61/95
Market Price $13.03
Call of Legends HeartGold & SoulSilver 2011
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 Magikarp card captures a moment of vibrant energy as the Pokémon leaps out of the water, its bright orange body contrasting with the swirling blue waves around it. The scene feels dynamic, as if Magikarp is caught in a playful struggle against the currents, embodying both its clumsy nature and a fleeting moment of triumph. The illustration invites the viewer to appreciate the simplicity of this small fish's world, where even a jump can be a significant event. It's a snapshot that reflects the charm of an underd”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Release
09/02/2011

Splash

10
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost