Goldeen

Released in the year 2001, the Neo Revelation set served as the third expansion in the Neo Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was notable for introducing the concept of Shining Pokémon to the English market, drawing heavy inspiration from the Johto region featured in the Gold and Silver video games. Within this expansion, the Goldeen card was issued as a common water-type specimen, fitting into the set's broader mission to broaden the roster of creatures available to players following the initial Base Set era.

The artwork for this card was created by artist Kagemaru Himeno, a staple illustrator whose style is characterized by soft, watercolor-like compositions that capture the creature in its natural aquatic environment. Himeno focused on a serene depiction of Goldeen, emphasizing its graceful form to align with its Pokedex entry as the Goldfish Pokémon. While this specific common card did not carry the competitive weight of the holographic rares in the set, it remains a nostalgic touchstone for collectors who appreciate the distinct aesthetic shift that defined the transition from the Wizards of the Coast era to later iterations of the game.