Shining Magikarp #22 from Awakening Legends - Rare Holo - Illustrated by Ken Sugimori
Water

Shining Magikarp

#22/57 in Awakening Legends, Rare Holo, 30 HP, Water, illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Card number
#22/57
Rarity
Rare Holo
HP
30 HP
Type
Water
Language
Japanese
Release date
November 23, 2000
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Original name
ひかるコイキング
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Collector Notes

Shining Magikarp

Shining Magikarp appears in the Japanese print of Awakening Legends, released on November 23, 2000. Shining Magikarp is a rare holo rarity and 30 HP. The Awakening Legends set contains 57 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Ken Sugimori.

Collector Insights

Shining Magikarp is a Pokémon card with 30 HP, featuring a dual-type Water/Psychic composition. It belongs to the Awakening Legends set, released on November 23, 2000, and is illustrated by Ken Sugimori. The card’s rarity is Rare Holo, with a numbering of 22 in its Japanese edition. Its attacks include Gold Scale, which costs a single Water energy and allows both players to draw two cards, and Dragon Bond, which uses Psychic energy to search for specific Gyarados variants. The latter attack lets the player reveal a target card, add it to their hand, and shuffle their deck afterward. The card’s design emphasizes a connection between Magikarp and its evolved form, reflecting a thematic bond between the two Pokémon. As a staple in competitive play, it offers strategic flexibility through its dual mechanics. This card is part of a broader series celebrating legendary Pokémon, showcasing the evolution of the franchise’s lore.

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