Magikarp from the 1999–2000 Base Set is a nostalgic piece of Pokémon TCG history. Artist Mitsuhiro Arita’s classic illustration depicts a golden Magikarp leaping out of water with a bubble and worm lure in the background. This Water-type Basic Pokémon trading card (30 HP; attacks Tackle and Flail) retains its original blue color scheme and vintage flavor text – which cheekily mentions Magikarp’s “horribly weak” descendants – making it a fun collectible for fans of the classic era. As a common Base Set card, it’s still sought after by collectors and players completing their set or building a retro-themed deck.