Magikarp
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 042/193 · Common
Current Prices
Number
042/193
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
106
Last Updated
Mar 7, 2026
About Magikarp
Magikarp is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 042/193 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Magikarp Price Analysis
The current market price for Magikarp from SV02: Paldea Evolved is $0.11 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.01 to a high of $0.36. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $13.00 — approximately 118.2x the ungraded market price. The card has seen a -8.3% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 106 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Magikarp
Professional grading is available for Magikarp and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: NEAR MINT, LIGHTLY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | 0 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.11 | $0.01 | $0.36 | 85 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $0.70 | $3.36 | $3.36 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $13.00 | $37.95 | $37.95 | 3 |
Is Magikarp a Good Investment?
As a common card, Magikarp's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
