Magikarp

Magikarp

Selected Masterpiece • 110/147
Market Price $47.83
Supreme Victors Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Masakazu Fukuda

Masakazu Fukuda has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 2003 to 2024, spanning sets such as Black & White, Holon Phantoms, and Supreme Victors. The work leans cartoonish and colorful, with playful energy, balanced framing, and clear character-forward staging.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Magikarp card captures a moment of this fish Pokémon splashing energetically in the water, its vibrant colors contrasting against the blue backdrop. With its mouth open wide, it conveys a sense of determination, despite its reputation for being weak. The surrounding splashes of water add to the liveliness of the scene, creating an atmosphere that feels both playful and earnest. In this snapshot, Magikarp embodies the spirit of resilience, reminding us that even the seemingly insignificant can have their moments”

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 18, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Platinum
Release
19/08/2009

Flail Around

10×

Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.

Weakness
+10
Retreat Cost