Shining Magikarp
Rotated OutA rare card that helps you find a powerful evolution.
What this card does
The Gold Scale attack lets both players draw two cards.
The Dragon Bond attack searches your deck for a specific Gyarados card and puts it in your hand.
Gold Scale
Your opponent may draw 2 cards. Either way, you may draw 2 cards.
The key feature is the Dragon Bond attack. It allows you to find a powerful evolution from your deck instead of relying on luck to draw it naturally.
Attacks
Your opponent may draw 2 cards. Either way, you may draw 2 cards.
Search your deck for a card named Gyarados, Dark Gyarados, or Shining Gyarados. Show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Which deck it belongs in
This card suits decks that aim to evolve Magikarp into Gyarados quickly. It works best when paired with cards that support Water or Psychic energy types.
- •Consistent evolution search
- •Card advantage for both players
- •Rare collectible status
- •Very low health points
- •Weak to Lightning attacks
- •Requires specific energy types
Use the Gold Scale attack early to ensure you have enough cards to use Dragon Bond later in the game.
Magikarp is known for being unable to swim well but is famous for its legendary evolution into Gyarados.
Explain to your child that drawing extra cards can be helpful but also gives their opponent more options.
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