Magikarp

Magikarp

Selected Masterpiece • 65/109
Artist Yukiko Baba
Market Price $46.85
The Illustrator

Yukiko Baba

Yukiko Baba (馬場由起子) is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 2001 to 2025. Artwork appears across sets including Aquapolis, Skyridge, and Fusion Strike, with a cartoonish, playful approach, clear compositions, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Magikarp card captures a moment of simplicity, depicting the Pokémon as it floats in a serene body of water. Its vibrant colors contrast beautifully with the gentle blues of the aquatic environment, creating a peaceful scene. This snapshot of Magikarp, with its wide eyes and playful demeanor, evokes a sense of innocence and curiosity. It feels like a quiet moment in nature, where even the smallest creatures have their place in the 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 17, 2026.

Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
EX
Release
01/11/2004

Call for Friends

Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost