Magikarp

Magikarp

Magikarp appears in the English print of XY Black Star Promos, released on October 12, 2013. Magikarp is a promo rarity. The XY Black Star Promos set contains 216 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Saya Tsuruta.

Collector Insights

Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon from the XY series, featured in the XY Black Star Promos set released on October 12, 2013. It has a promo rarity and a base HP of 30, requiring one Colorless energy to retreat. Its sole attack, Epic Splash, costs one Water energy and deals 30 damage, but it includes a condition where flipping two coins results in the attack having no effect if either coin lands tails. The card’s flavor text reflects a historical context, noting that it was once stronger than its current, weaker descendants. It has a Lightning weakness with double damage, and no resistances are listed. The artwork is attributed to artist Saya Tsuruta, and the card’s design adheres to the series’ standard rules and formatting. This version of Magikarp serves as a collectible promotional card within the Pokémon TCG.

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

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