Magikarp, XY Black Star Promos XY143/211, promo

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Magikarp

XY Black Star Promos XY143/211 • promo

Set: XY Black Star Promos
Number: XY143/211
Rarity: Promo
Released: 2013
Energy type: Water
Market price: $85.86

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$85.86market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$69.69 – $85.86 over the tracked period

$85.86Aug 6, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

This Magikarp promo, part of the XY Black Star series, is a notable collector’s piece due to its unique horizontal "splash" illustration by artist Kouki Saitou. It remains a fan favorite because it elevates the notoriously weak Magikarp into a dynamic, artistic centerpiece that stands out within the broader XY-era card catalog.

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Card face

What it does

30 HPBasic

Cost: water energyEpic Splash30

Flip 2 coins. If either of them is tails, this attack does nothing.

Weaknesslightning energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Magikarp card numbered XY143 was released in 2016 as part of the XY Black Star Promos set. It was distributed specifically as a promotional item included in the Pokémon TCG: Generations Mythical Pokémon Collection—Shaymin box. This set was designed to commemorate the twentieth anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, aiming to highlight iconic creatures from the series' history while offering players unique, alternate-art versions of established cards.

The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who is well-regarded in the trading card game community for his dynamic and expressive depictions of Pokémon. In this iteration, Saitou focused on a whimsical, high-energy aesthetic that emphasizes the character's signature splash move. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors for its availability and its contribution to the celebratory nature of the twentieth-anniversary product line.

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