Gyarados

Gyarados

Selected Masterpiece • XY109/211
Market Price $53.41
The Illustrator

Hajime Kusajima

Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Gyarados card illustrates a striking moment as the Pokémon rises from turbulent waters, its powerful form coiling with intent. The vivid colors of blue and red emphasize the energy of the scene, capturing Gyarados's fierce spirit. This image conveys a sense of raw power, as if Gyarados is both a formidable force and a protector of its aquatic environment. It encapsulates the wild essence of this iconic Pokémon in a single, dynamic snapshot.”

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 19, 2026.

Rarity Promo
Card Type Water
Era
XY
Release
12/10/2013

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