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Shining Gyarados
Neo Revelation 65/64 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Neo Revelation
- Number
- 65/64
- Rarity
- Rare Shining
- Released
- 2001
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Shiny rare
- Market price
- $718.66
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each damage counter on Shining Gyarados. If tails, this attack does nothing.
Discard 2 Fire Energy cards attached to Shining Gyarados or this attack does nothing. This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Then, flip a coin. If heads, choose 1 Energy card attached to each of your opponent's Pokémon that has any Energy cards attached to it and discard those Energy cards.
You can't have more than 1 Shining Gyarados in your deck.
Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Shining Gyarados was released in 2001 as part of the Neo Revelation expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As the first secret rare in the English TCG, it introduced the 'Shining' mechanic, which showcased Pokémon in their rare, alternate-color palettes. This card was designed to be a highly elusive pursuit for players, featuring a unique holofoil pattern that covers the entire card except for the character illustration, creating a distinct aesthetic departure from standard releases of the era.
The artwork was created by Ken Sugimori, the primary illustrator and art director for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized a distinctive watercolor-inspired style for this piece, emphasizing the creature's formidable presence within a dynamic, aquatic environment. Upon its debut, the card was met with significant acclaim from collectors due to its status as the inaugural Shining Pokémon, establishing a trend for high-tier chase cards that remains a staple of the hobby.
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