Shining Magikarp

Shining Magikarp

Shining Magikarp appears in the English print of Celebrations: Classic Collection, released on October 8, 2021. Shining Magikarp is a classic collection rarity and 30 HP. The Celebrations: Classic Collection set contains 25 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.

Collector Insights

Shining Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon with 30 HP and a retreat cost of 1 Colorless energy. It features two unique attacks: "Gold Scale" allows the opponent to draw two cards or lets the player draw two cards, and "Dragon Bond" lets the player search their deck for a Gyarados variant, reveal it, and add it to their hand before shuffling their deck. The card has no resistances but is weak to Lightning-type attacks multiplied by two. Its flavor text describes it as an underpowered Pokémon capable of jumping up to seven feet. Designed by artist Ken Sugimori, this card belongs to the Sword & Shield series and was released in the Celebrations: Classic Collection set on October 8, 2021. It carries a rarity of Classic Collection and includes a rule restricting only one copy in a deck. The card’s design and mechanics reflect its thematic connection to the Gyarados family.

An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.

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