Magikarp (Legendary Collection #52) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

This Magikarp card is a Basic Water-type Pokémon from the Legendary Collection set, numbered 52. It has 30 HP and features two attacks: Tackle, which deals 10 damage for one Colorless Energy, and Flail, which does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Magikarp for one Water Energy. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Lightning-type attacks (×2). It is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card’s flavor text notes that Magikarp was once stronger in the distant past compared to its current weak descendants.

Key Printings

• Set: Legendary Collection
• Card Number: 52
• Rarity: Uncommon
• Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
• HP: 30
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic

Variants & Identifiers

This specific printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code base6 and the card ID base6-52. The card does not have a regulation mark, and its legality status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Magikarp card:
– Store it in a protective sleeve or top loader to prevent scratches.
– Keep it away from direct sunlight to avoid fading.
– Maintain a stable, low-humidity environment to prevent warping.
– Handle the card by its edges to avoid fingerprints and oils.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Collection: This set revisits classic cards with updated artwork and reprints. Magikarp #52 retains its original Basic stage status and simple but thematic attacks, reflecting its lore as a once stronger Pokémon now considered weak.

Legality: unknown
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