Steph's Magikarp Collection!

[null_user]

@e110omega

What are the left and center cards on the bottom row of the first image from? Like what set? The art is cool I’d like to see the other Pokemon cards in that set.

I honestly have no idea what the sets are called… I just picked em up from ebay cause it had magikarp on it.Sorry I can’t be of any help.

[shadowless]

great collection!

[e110omega]

@stephneechan

@e110omega

What are the left and center cards on the bottom row of the first image from? Like what set? The art is cool I’d like to see the other Pokemon cards in that set.

I honestly have no idea what the sets are called… I just picked em up from ebay cause it had magikarp on it.Sorry I can’t be of any help.

Ah that’s fine I was just curious.

[pichufan]

You have a fantastic collection @stephneechan, great work.

@e110omega

What are the left and center cards on the bottom row of the first image from? Like what set? The art is cool I’d like to see the other Pokemon cards in that set.

I can’t give you a complete answer, but from what I’ve found they appear to be known as zukan (図鑑) cards, but that’s very vague as “zukan” translates as: “an illustrated reference book, such as a field guide, bestiary, guide book, or picture book”. It’s the latter part of that translation that these cards seem to be known as: they’re “picture book cards”, but they appear to be much more commonly known as “zukan cards” in English. Here is a Google image result for “zukan cards”, and it’s possible to find them on eBay using that as a search term (there aren’t many of the listed at the moment).

What ‘picture book’ are they from? No idea.
Who made them? Bandai.
When are the cards from? ~2004-5.
How many cards are there? At least 400, maybe upward of 600.

I have 2 Pichu cards from this collection, and interestingly one of them is marked “P” instead of having a number and has a lenticular effect. I’m missing at least 1 other card (#133), but it looks like there are only 2 of each card in the set, so I have the feeling both Magikarps are listed here - the reason there are more Pichus is because one of them is a Pichu Bros. card.

[e110omega]

@pichufan

You have a fantastic collection @stephneechan , great work.

@e110omega

What are the left and center cards on the bottom row of the first image from? Like what set? The art is cool I’d like to see the other Pokemon cards in that set.

I can’t give you a complete answer, but from what I’ve found they appear to be known as zukan (図鑑) cards, but that’s very vague as “zukan” translates as: “an illustrated reference book, such as a field guide, bestiary, guide book, or picture book”. It’s the latter part of that translation that these cards seem to be known as: they’re “picture book cards”, but they appear to be much more commonly known as “zukan cards” in English. Here is a Google image result for “zukan cards”, and it’s possible to find them on eBay using that as a search term (there aren’t many of the listed at the moment).

What ‘picture book’ are they from? No idea.
Who made them? Bandai.
When are the cards from? ~2004-5.
How many cards are there? At least 400, maybe upward of 600.

I have 2 Pichu cards from this collection, and interestingly one of them is marked “P” instead of having a number and has a lenticular effect. I’m missing at least 1 other card (#133), but it looks like there are only 2 of each card in the set, so I have the feeling both Magikarps are listed here - the reason there are more Pichus is because one of them is a Pichu Bros. card.

Hey thanks! I’ll have to look into some of them, the art is amazing

[brindlebull]

Awesome collection, very unique =P

[null_user]

Thanks to a certain member here, I was able to add this beauty to my collection Thank you again @masonkampe!

[null_user]

Finally was able to add this bby to my collection so happy with this one.
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I am now also poor, so bring on them instant noodles XD

[nateg]

@stephneechan

Finally was able to add this bby to my collection so happy with this one.
…
I am now also poor, so bring on them instant noodles XD

Congratulations! I know you’ve been after this card for awhile. Looks great!

[0ean]

All hail the Karp!

[queendrifloon]

@stephneechan

Finally was able to add this bby to my collection so happy with this one.
…
I am now also poor, so bring on them instant noodles XD

Congratulations! But what is this card, exactly? (Besides a Japanese shining Magikarp)

[lucid]

Lol, i love it! Such a nice collection! Magi-karp-karp!

[youngbambino]

@queendrifloon

@stephneechan

Finally was able to add this bby to my collection so happy with this one.
…
I am now also poor, so bring on them instant noodles XD

Congratulations! But what is this card, exactly? (Besides a Japanese shining Magikarp)

It’s a Fan Club Magikarp. Scott has a video explaining some of the details behind the Fan Club for 1999-2001.

[exomemphiz]

@queendrifloon

@stephneechan

Finally was able to add this bby to my collection so happy with this one.
…
I am now also poor, so bring on them instant noodles XD

Congratulations! But what is this card, exactly? (Besides a Japanese shining Magikarp)

As was stated above, it’s the Fan Club Magikarp, easy way to spot it is that it’s missing the 3-star rarity symbol at the bottom right, and that it has a different holo pattern than the actual Shining Magikarp ^^

[queendrifloon]

Thanks for the explanations; holy cow congrats! Now I understand why you’re living off instant noodles

[xzini]

Images of Steph receiving her Karp:

[null_user]

It took me AGES to do but I’ve finally updated the first post again XD lots of new stuff added since the last update to it.

[rustedharmony]

Cool additions!!!

[null_user]

Will take better photo’s at some later time but…

[melchior]

@stephneechan

Will take better photo’s at some later time but…

Amazing acquisition. Congratulations!