Magikarp (151/129) – Scarlet & Violet “151” Set Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

This 151 Magikarp is a Common with 30 HP. Its lone attack, Splashy Splash, mirrors the Pokémon’s famously simple style. A modest, straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Attack: Splashy Splash (Flip a coin until tails; draw a card for each heads)
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Flavor Text: “An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions but never more than seven feet.”
• Regulation Mark: G
• Set Code: sv3pt5
• Series: scarlet_violet
• Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
• Image URL: /images/sv3pt5/sv3pt5-129.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing appears in the Scarlet & Violet “151” set as card number 129. It is Common rarity with regulation mark G, illustrated by Kouki Saitou, and has no evolutions or abilities.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants exist for this Magikarp. It is identified by set code sv3pt5 and number 129. Its Water type and Basic stage help distinguish it from other Magikarp printings.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Magikarp card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and single coin-flip-based attack make it more of a collector’s item than a competitive choice.

Care & Storage Tips

As a Common with a delicate Water-type theme, store this Magikarp in a protective sleeve to preserve its artwork and condition. Avoid exposure to moisture and direct sunlight to maintain the vibrant illustration by Kouki Saitou.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Scarlet & Violet “151” (sv3pt5): Features Magikarp as a Basic Water-type with a unique coin-flip card-drawing attack, fitting the set’s nostalgic theme with a classic Pokémon presented modestly.