Shining Magikarp, Neo Revelation 66/64, ultra-rare

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Shining Magikarp

Neo Revelation 66/64 • ultra-rare

Set: Neo Revelation
Number: 66/64
Rarity: Rare Shining
Released: 2001
Energy type: water energy
Finish: Shiny rare
Market price: $445.00
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$445.00market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$445.00 – $4,321.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an ultra-rare entry in the Neo Revelation set, this card is distinguished by its unique Rare Shining print. Collectors prize this water-type card for its status as a foundational piece within the Shining series, representing a highly sought-after tier of rarity in the collection.

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Card face

What it does

30 HPBasic

Cost: water energyGold Scale

Your opponent may draw 2 cards. Either way, you may draw 2 cards.

Cost: psychic energyDragon Bond

Search your deck for a card named Gyarados, Dark Gyarados, or Shining Gyarados. Show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

You can't have more than 1 Shining Magikarp in your deck.

An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions, but never more than seven feet.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Shining Magikarp was released in 2001 as part of the Neo Revelation expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It represents a milestone in the history of the game as the first card to introduce the 'Shining' mechanic, which depicted rare shiny Pokémon with a distinct, textured holographic foil pattern. This card was designed to highlight the allure of finding rare color variations within the game's lore, contrasting with the standard Magikarp illustrations of the era by using a unique, full-art aesthetic.

The artwork was created by Ken Sugimori, the primary illustrator and art director for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized a sophisticated artistic approach for the Shining cards, moving away from the more cartoonish style of early base set cards toward a more mature, illustrative look that emphasized the rarity of the creature. Upon release, the card was highly sought after by players and collectors alike, cementing its status as a foundational piece for those specializing in the Neo-era sets.

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Other printings

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Shining MagikarpCelebrations: Classic Collection · #66/25 · 2021$37.72

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About

About Shining Magikarp

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