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{{PokémoncardInfobox |
{{PokémoncardInfobox
cardname=Magikarp |
|cardname=Magikarp
level=8 |
|jname=コイキング
jname=コイキング |
|jtrans=Koiking
jtrans=Koiking |
|image=MagikarpBaseSet35.jpg
image=MagikarpBaseSet35.jpg |
|caption={{TCG|Base Set}} print<br>Illus. [[Mitsuhiro Arita]]
caption={{TCG|Base Set}} print<br>Illus. [[Mitsuhiro Arita]] |
|reprints=2
reprints=2 |
|reprint1=MagikarpSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
reprint1=MagikarpSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg |
|recaption1=[[Pokémon Snap]] Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yuka Matsubara]]
recaption1=[[Pokémon Snap]] Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yuka Matsubara]] |
|species=Magikarp
species=Magikarp |
|evostage=Basic
evostage=Basic |
|type=Water
type=Water |
|level=8
hp=30 |
|hp=30
weakness=Lightning |
|weakness=Lightning
resistance=None |
|retreatcost=1
retreatcost=1 |
|}}
}}
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{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|expansion={{TCG|Base Set}}|rarity={{rar|Uncommon}}|cardno=35/102|jpexpansion={{TCG|Expansion Pack}}|jprarity={{rar|Uncommon}}}}
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|jpexpansion={{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}}}}
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Expansion|type=Water|jpexpansion={{TCG|Unnumbered Promotional cards}}}}
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{{PokémoncardInfobox/Footer|type=Water|species=Magikarp}}
{{PokémoncardInfobox/Footer|type=Water|species=Magikarp}}


'''Magikarp''' (Japanese: '''コイキング''' ''Koiking'') is a {{ct|Water}} Basic Pokémon card. It is part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}.
'''Magikarp''' (Japanese: '''コイキング''' ''Koiking'') is a {{ct|Water}} Basic Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the {{TCG|Base Set}}.


==Card text==
==Card text==
{{TCGAttack |
{{Cardtext/Header|type=Water}}
type=Water |
{{Cardtext/Attack
position=Top |
|type=Water
cost={{e|Colorless}} |
|cost={{e|Colorless}}
name=Tackle |
|name=Tackle
jname=たいあたり |
|jname=たいあたり
jtrans=Body Blow |
|jtrans=Body Blow
damage=10 |
|damage=10
effect= |
|effect=
}}
|}}
{{TCGAttack |
{{Cardtext/Attack
type=Water |
|type=Water
position=Bottom |
|cost={{e|Water}}
cost={{e|Water}} |
|name=Flail
name=Flail |
|jname=じたばた
jname=じたばた |
|jtrans=Wriggling
jtrans=Kick and Struggle |
|damage=10×
damage=10× |
|effect=Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on {{tt|Magikarp|this Pokémon}}.
effect=Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on {{tt|Magikarp|this Pokémon}}. |
|}}
}}
{{Cardtext/Footer}}


===Pokédex data===
===Pokédex data===
{{Carddex |
{{Carddex
type=Water |
|type=Water
name=Magikarp |
|name=Magikarp
species=Fish |
|species=Fish
ndex=129 |
|ndex=129
height=2'11" |
|height=2'11"
jheight=0.9 |
|jheight=0.9
weight=22 |
|weight=22
jweight=10.0 |
|jweight=10.0
dex=In the distant past, it was stronger than its horribly weak descendants that exist today. |
|dex=In the distant past, it was stronger than its horribly weak descendants that exist today.
jdex=力もスピードもほとんどダメ。世界で一番弱くて、なさけないポケモンだ。 |
|jdex=力もスピードもほとんどダメ。世界で一番弱くて、なさけないポケモンだ。
transdex=It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world. |
|transdex=It is virtually worthless in terms of both power and speed. It is the most weak and pathetic Pokémon in the world.
}}
|}}


==Release information==
==Release information==
In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by [[Yuka Matsubara]], one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro [[Pokémon Snap]] [[Illustration contests#CoroCoro Best Photo Contest|Best Photo Contest]] held in Spring 1999. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. This card was reprinted in the {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} reprint sets, which were only released outside of Japan.
This card was released in the English {{TCG|Base Set}} with an illustration by [[Mitsuhiro Arita]], first originating from the Japanese {{TCG|Expansion Pack}}. In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by [[Yuka Matsubara]], one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro [[Pokémon Snap]] [[Illustration contests#CoroCoro Best Photo Contest|Best Photo Contest]] held in Spring 1999. The text on the bottom right of this print reads ''Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card'' and has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol normally would be. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. The Base Set print was reprinted in the English {{TCG|Base Set 2}} and {{TCG|Legendary Collection}} expansions.
 
===Gallery===
===Gallery===
{{TCGGallery |
{{TCGGallery
type=Water |
|type=Water
image1=MagikarpBaseSet35.jpg |
|image1=MagikarpBaseSet35.jpg
set1=Base Set |
|set1=Base Set
illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita |
|illus1=Mitsuhiro Arita
image2=MagikarpSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg |
|image2=MagikarpSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
caption2=Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yuka Matsubara]] |
|caption2=Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print<br>Photo. [[Yuka Matsubara]]
}}
|}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Japanese "Snap" print has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol would usually be.
*The text on the bottom right of the "Snap" print reads: ''Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card''.
*The Base Set print of this card depicts a Magikarp with an alternate coloration that resembles its {{shiny}} coloration, despite Shiny Pokémon not existing at the time this card was printed.
*The Base Set print of this card depicts a Magikarp with an alternate coloration that resembles its {{shiny}} coloration, despite Shiny Pokémon not existing at the time this card was printed.
===Origin===
===Origin===

Revision as of 22:08, 30 December 2014

Magikarp LV.8
コイキング Koiking
Water
MagikarpBaseSet35.jpg
Base Set print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
Evolution stage Basic Pokémon
Card name Magikarp
Type Water
HP 30
weakness
Lightning×2
resistance
None
retreat cost
 
English expansion Base Set
Rarity Uncommon
English card no. 35/102
Japanese expansion Expansion Pack
Japanese rarity Uncommon
Japanese expansion Unnumbered Promotional cards
Expansion Base Set 2
Rarity Uncommon
English card no. 50/130
TCG GB1 set Colosseum
TCG GB1 ID A17
TCG GB2 set Beginning Pokémon
TCG GB2 ID A26
Expansion Legendary Collection
Rarity Uncommon
English card no. 52/110
For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Magikarp.

Magikarp (Japanese: コイキング Koiking) is a Water-type Basic Pokémon card. It was first released as part of the Base Set.

Card text

Colorless Tackle
たいあたり
10
Water Flail
じたばた
10×
Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Magikarp.


Pokédex data

Water
Water
Magikarp - Fish Pokémon
No. Height Weight
129 2'11" (0.9 m) 22 lbs. (10.0 kg)
Pokédex entry
In the distant past, it was stronger than its horribly weak descendants that exist today.
力もスピードもほとんどダメ。世界で一番弱くて、なさけないポケモンだ。


Release information

This card was released in the English Base Set with an illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita, first originating from the Japanese Expansion Pack. In Japan, this card was reprinted with artwork by Yuka Matsubara, one of five winning entries of the CoroCoro Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest held in Spring 1999. The text on the bottom right of this print reads Best Photo Contest Winners Prize Card and has a camera graphic where an expansion symbol normally would be. This version is extremely rare and the exact number in existence is unknown. The Base Set print was reprinted in the English Base Set 2 and Legendary Collection expansions.

Gallery

MagikarpBaseSet35.jpg
Base Set print
Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita
MagikarpSnapBestPhotoContest.jpg
Pokémon Snap Best Photo Contest print
Photo. Yuka Matsubara
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori
RioluDiamondPearl61.jpg
Diamond & Pearl print
Illus. Ken Sugimori


Trivia

  • The Base Set print of this card depicts a Magikarp with an alternate coloration that resembles its Shiny coloration, despite Shiny Pokémon not existing at the time this card was printed.

Origin

Tackle and Flail are both moves in the Pokémon games that Magikarp can learn, though Flail was not introduced until Generation II. This card's English Pokédex entry comes from Pokémon Red and Blue, though it is slightly reworded. The Japanese entry comes from Pokémon Red and Green.


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