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Magikarp
Team Up 29/181 • common
- Set
- Team Up
- Number
- 29/181
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2019
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.43
- Artist
- sui
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, put a card that evolves from this Pokémon from your discard pile onto this Pokémon to evolve it.
In the distant past, they were fairly strong, but they have become gradually weaker over time.
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Where it came from
The Magikarp card from the Sun & Moon: Team Up expansion was released in early 2019, reflecting the game's shift toward the introduction of powerful TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards. As a common card, it was designed to serve as a staple of the set's limited environment, featuring standard mechanics that emphasize the Pokémon's famously low capabilities in battle. The expansion as a whole was intended to foster synergistic play, encouraging collectors and players to explore new mechanical interactions between different types of Pokémon.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by Kouki Saitou, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game known for his soft, watercolor-inspired aesthetic. Saitou’s depiction focuses on the classic, wide-eyed expression of Magikarp, effectively capturing the character's signature look of bewildered vulnerability. Upon release, the card was well-received by the community as a quintessential representation of the Pokémon's lore, fitting seamlessly into the established visual identity of the Sun & Moon era.
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