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Magikarp #8 from Detective Pikachu - Common - Illustrated by Framestore
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Magikarp

#8/18 in Detective Pikachu, Common, 30 HP, Water, illustrated by Framestore.

Card number
#8/18
Rarity
Common
HP
30 HP
Type
Water
Language
English
Release date
April 5, 2019
Illustrator
Framestore
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Collector Notes

Magikarp

Magikarp appears in the English print of Detective Pikachu, released on April 5, 2019. Magikarp is a common rarity and 30 HP. The Detective Pikachu set contains 18 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Framestore.

Collector Insights

Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon with 30 HP. It requires one Colorless Energy to retreat. The card features a single attack named "Hold Still," which costs one Water Energy and heals 10 damage from this Pokémon. The flavor text suggests a historical shift in strength, noting that Magikarp were once formidable but have since weakened. It has no resistances and is weak to Lightning, dealing double damage. The card belongs to the Sun & Moon series, released as part of the Detective Pikachu set in April 2019. It is classified as a Common rarity card and was illustrated by Framestore. The card’s design aligns with its thematic role in the Pokémon TCG.

In the distant past, they were fairly strong, but they have become gradually weaker over time.

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