Magikarp

Magikarp

Selected Masterpiece • 22/83
Artist Miki Tanaka
Market Price $2.17
Generations XY 2016
The Illustrator

Miki Tanaka

Miki Tanaka is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2025, with more than 190 illustrations across series including Neo, E-Card, and Scarlet & Violet. The work is largely cartoonish and playful, with clear compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Magikarp card depicts a vibrant scene where the fish Pokémon splashes energetically in shallow water, surrounded by lush greenery. Its bright red body contrasts with the blue water, capturing a moment of playful innocence. The expression on Magikarp's face conveys a sense of determination, as if it is giving its all to leap from the water. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the simple joys of a creature striving to navigate its 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 Common
Card Type Water
Era
XY
Release
22/02/2016

Epic Splash

30

Flip 2 coins. If either of them is tails, this attack does nothing.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost