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  • Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (151 #130)

    Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (151 #130)

    Gyarados Collector’s Guide (151 Set)

    Character Intro

    Gyarados from the 151 set is a Rare card with 190 HP. Its ability, Untamed One, pairs with the powerful Hyper Beam attack for a high-risk, high-reward play pattern. This striking card is numbered 130 in the collection.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    151 130 Rare 190 Kouki Saitou
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Magikarp)
    • Type: Water
    • Retreat Cost: 4
    • Weakness: Lightning (×2)
    • Ability: Untamed One — requires discarding the top 5 cards of your deck when evolving this Pokémon from your hand.
    • Attack: Hyper Beam — deals 200 damage and discards an Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokémon.
    • Flavor Text: “Once it appears, it goes on a rampage. It remains enraged until it demolishes everything around it.”
    • Regulation Mark: G
    • Set Code: sv3pt5
    • Series: scarlet_violet
    • Card ID: sv3pt5-130
    • Image:

    Key Printings

    This Gyarados is a rare Stage 1 Pokémon from the Scarlet & Violet “151” set. It stands out for its high HP and a strong attack that can disrupt the opponent’s Energy resources. Illustrator Kouki Saitou delivers dynamic, intense artwork that complements the card’s aggressive gameplay profile.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sv3pt5,” card number 130, and the distinctive artwork by Kouki Saitou. The regulation mark “G” and the “scarlet_violet” series label further help distinguish this printing.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability requires a significant deck cost when evolving, which may influence deck-building strategies. The powerful Hyper Beam attack can be a game-changer by removing opponent Energy.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork, handle with clean hands and store in a rigid top-loader or binder.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • 151 (scarlet_violet): This set features Gyarados as a rare Stage 1 Water-type with a high HP pool and a disruptive ability. It emphasizes aggressive playstyles with a costly evolution mechanic balanced by a powerful attack.

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    Gyarados (151) #130

  • Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Paldea Evolved #43)

    Collector’s Guide: Gyarados Paldea Evolved 43

    Character Intro

    In the expansive Paldea Evolved set, the menacing Rare Pokémon Gyarados (No. 43) takes center stage with an impressive HP of 180. Known for its signature Berserker Tackle attack, this fearsome Water/Flying type is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

    Quick Facts

    • Type: Water
    • HP: 180
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Yuya Oka
    • Image URL: /images/sv2/sv2-43.jpg

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the Paldea Evolved printing of Gyarados (set_code: sv2).

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Paldea Evolved 43 Rare 180 Yuya Oka

    Variants & Identifiers

    No print variants are known for this card. (Data(JSON)/notes)

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store your Gyarados Paldea Evolved 43 in a protective sleeve and top-loader to prevent damage from handling, shuffling, and exposure to elements. Keep the collection away from direct sunlight and maintain a stable temperature and humidity level. (Not provided)

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    This guide does not include set-by-set micro-summaries as the data provided only includes the Paldea Evolved printing. For more information on other sets, consult additional resources.

    Gyarados (Paldea Evolved) #43

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    Gyarados (Paldea Evolved) #43

  • Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Paldea Evolved #43)

    Collector’s Guide: Gyarados Paldea Evolved 43

    Character Intro

    In the expansive Paldea Evolved set, the menacing Rare Pokémon Gyarados (No. 43) takes center stage with an impressive HP of 180. Known for its signature Berserker Tackle attack, this fearsome Water/Flying type is a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.

    Quick Facts

    • Type: Water
    • HP: 180
    • Rarity: Rare
    • Illustrator: Yuya Oka
    • Image URL: /images/sv2/sv2-43.jpg

    Key Printings

    This guide focuses on the Paldea Evolved printing of Gyarados (set_code: sv2).

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Paldea Evolved 43 Rare 180 Yuya Oka

    Variants & Identifiers

    No print variants are known for this card. (Data(JSON)/notes)

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    Store your Gyarados Paldea Evolved 43 in a protective sleeve and top-loader to prevent damage from handling, shuffling, and exposure to elements. Keep the collection away from direct sunlight and maintain a stable temperature and humidity level. (Not provided)

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    This guide does not include set-by-set micro-summaries as the data provided only includes the Paldea Evolved printing. For more information on other sets, consult additional resources.

    Gyarados (Paldea Evolved) #43

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    Gyarados (Paldea Evolved) #43

  • Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Legendary Collection #12)

    Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Legendary Collection #12)

    Gyarados (Legendary Collection #12) – Collector’s Guide

    Quick Facts

    This Gyarados card from the Legendary Collection set is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon evolving from Magikarp. It features 100 HP, two attacks—Dragon Rage dealing 50 damage and Bubblebeam which can paralyze the opponent—and a Fighting resistance (-30). The card has a retreat cost of 3 and a Grass weakness (×2). Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, it is classified as a Rare Holo. The card’s flavor text highlights Gyarados as a rare and destructive Pokémon capable of city-wide devastation.

    Key Printings

    • Set: Legendary Collection (set code: base6)
    • Card Number: 12
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • HP: 100
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Image:

    Variants & Identifiers

    This exact printing has no known print variants. It is identified by the set code “base6” and card number “12”. The card is part of the “other” series and does not carry a regulation mark. Market references list it as “Gyarados Legendary Collection 12.”

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain card condition, store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, and handle the card by its edges to prevent fingerprints.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Legendary Collection: This set revisits classic cards with updated artwork and holofoil treatments. Gyarados #12 stands out as a powerful Stage 1 Water-type with strong attacks and notable resistance, making it a prized collectible for fans of early Pokémon TCG history.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Legendary Collection 12 Rare Holo 100 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Legality: unknown
    Image URL: /images/base6/base6-12.jpg

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    Gyarados (Legendary Collection) #12

  • Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Base Set 2 #7)

    Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Base Set 2 #7)

    Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Base Set 2 #7)

    Gyarados Base Set 2 #7

    Quick Facts

    Gyarados from Base Set 2 (#7) is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card with 100 HP. It evolves from Magikarp and features two attacks: Dragon Rage, dealing 50 damage for three Water Energy, and Bubblebeam, which deals 40 damage and has a chance to paralyze the opponent’s Pokémon. This card has a Retreat Cost of 3, a weakness to Grass (×2), and resistance to Fighting (-30). The card’s flavor text highlights Gyarados as a rare and destructive Pokémon capable of city-wide devastation.

    • HP: 100
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Magikarp)
    • Attacks: Dragon Rage (50 damage), Bubblebeam (40 damage, potential paralysis)
    • Weakness: Grass ×2
    • Resistance: Fighting -30
    • Retreat Cost: 3
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Legality: unknown

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the Base Set 2, identified by the set code base4 and card number 7. It is a holofoil rare card, making it a desirable collectible for fans of early Pokémon TCG sets and Gyarados enthusiasts.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Name: Base Set 2
    • Card Number: 7
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Stage 1
    • Print Variants: None listed for this printing
    • Regulation Mark: None
    • Legality: unknown

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, and consider using a top loader or a graded case for long-term protection.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    Base Set 2

    Base Set 2 reprints many iconic cards from the original Base Set and Jungle expansions, often with updated artwork or holofoil patterns. Gyarados #7 is a standout card due to its high HP, strong attacks, and classic Mitsuhiro Arita illustration. This set is popular among collectors for its nostalgic value and the inclusion of fan-favorite Pokémon.

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base Set 2 7 Rare Holo 100 Mitsuhiro Arita

    Note: The exact release date and tournament legality status of this card are unknown.

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    Gyarados (Base Set 2) #7

  • Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Base Set #6)

    Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Base Set #6)

    Collector’s Guide: Gyarados (Base Set #6) Rare Holo

    Gyarados Base Set #6

    Quick Facts

    • Pokémon: Gyarados
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Magikarp)
    • HP: 100
    • Type: Water
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Set: Base
    • Card Number: 6/102
    • Legality: unknown

    Gyarados is a powerful Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon known for its high HP and strong attacks. It features two attacks: Dragon Rage, dealing 50 damage, and Bubblebeam, which deals 40 damage and has a chance to paralyze the opponent. It has a Fighting-type resistance (-30) and a Grass-type weakness (×2). The card’s flavor text highlights Gyarados’s rarity and destructive rage.

    Key Printings

    This exact printing is from the original Base Set, identified by the set code “base1” and card number 6. It is a Rare Holo variant, featuring the classic holographic foil treatment on the Pokémon image. The artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is iconic and highly regarded among collectors.

    Variants & Identifiers

    • Set Name: Base
    • Set Code: base1
    • Card Number: 6
    • Rarity: Rare Holo
    • Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
    • Type: Water
    • Stage: Stage 1
    • Retreat Cost: 3
    • Resistance: Fighting (-30)
    • Weakness: Grass (×2)
    • Legality: unknown
    • Print Variants: None known for this exact printing

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the value and condition of this Rare Holo Gyarados card:
    – Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
    – Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the holographic foil and card colors.
    – Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
    – Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the surface.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Base Set: The original release featuring classic Pokémon cards. This Gyarados is a standout Stage 1 Water-type with strong attacks and a high HP pool, making it a sought-after card for collectors and nostalgic players alike.
    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Base 6 Rare Holo 100 Mitsuhiro Arita

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    Gyarados (Base Set) #6