Collector’s Guide: Magikarp (Team Rocket #47)

Quick Facts

This Magikarp card is a Basic Water-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket expansion of the Pokémon TCG. It has 30 HP and features two attacks: Flop, which deals 10 damage for one Colorless Energy, and Rapid Evolution, allowing you to search your deck for an Evolution card named Gyarados or Dark Gyarados and evolve Magikarp immediately. The card has a retreat cost of 1 and a weakness to Lightning (×2). It is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and classified as Uncommon rarity. The card’s flavor text notes recent research revealing dragon DNA within this species.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 47
• Rarity: Uncommon
• HP: 30
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This Magikarp printing has no known print variants. It is identified by its set code base5-47 and features the classic Team Rocket styling. The card is a Basic Pokémon with subtype Basic and Water type. It does not have a regulation mark or release date listed.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this card:

• Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt transfer.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced darker-themed Pokémon and cards associated with the villainous Team Rocket. Magikarp #47 fits the theme by featuring the Rapid Evolution attack, enabling quick access to powerful Gyarados evolutions, including the Dark Gyarados variant unique to this set.

Legality: unknown