Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Magikarp flopping about in a vibrant, lively scene, surrounded by rolling waves and fluffy clouds. Its bright orange scales contrast with the blue of the water, creating a playful atmosphere. The other Magikarp in the background adds a sense of camaraderie, as they all seem to be enjoying their time in the water. This snapshot captures a moment of simplicity and innocence in the life of this often-overlooked Pokémon.
Essay · Hidden Fates
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Catalogue plate
№ 15/68
Composition
StyleCartoonishPlayful
MoodLightheartedWhimsical
CompositionCharacter FocusDynamic
PalettePastelVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
30
Stage
Basic
Weakness
Lightning ×2
Retreat
Splash
10
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Hidden Fates, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Magikarp
The Magikarp canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.
