Gyarados

Gyarados

Selected Masterpiece • 23/83
Artist Shin Nagasawa
Market Price $3.96
Generations XY 2016
The Illustrator

Shin Nagasawa

Shin Nagasawa has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2009 to 2025, with work appearing across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans into action-forward clarity—vibrant, contrasting color and focused, character-led staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Gyarados card depicts this powerful Pokémon emerging from tumultuous waters, showcasing its striking blue scales and fierce expression. In this moment, Gyarados seems to command the chaotic environment around it, with waves crashing and splashing dramatically. The rocky cliffs in the background add to the wildness of the scene, emphasizing Gyarados's untamed nature. This snapshot captures a sense of intensity and raw energy, inviting the viewer to immerse themselves in Gyarados's world.”

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
XY
Release
22/02/2016

Berserker Splash

80

This attack does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Aqua Tail

90+

Flip a coin for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost