Magikarp
Base Set (Shadowless) · 035/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Nummer
035/102
Seltenheit
Uncommon
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,152
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Magikarp
Magikarp is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 035/102 in the expansion. This is the Unlimited variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Magikarp Price Analysis
The current market price for Magikarp from Base Set (Shadowless) is $13.27 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $12.86 to a high of $12.86. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $425.00 — approximately 32.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $99.00. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +3.2% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,152+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Magikarp
Professional grading is available for Magikarp and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: BGS 5 5, BGS 9, CGC 10, CGC 3 5, CGC 4, CGC 5, CGC 6 5, CGC 7 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: HEAVILY PLAYED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.89 | $4.38 | $5.99 | 110 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.00 | $4.00 | $4.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $175.00 | 16 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.21 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 5 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $175.00 | $175.00 | $175.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 3 5 | $5.92 | $5.92 | $5.92 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 4 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $35.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.50 | $24.00 | $24.00 | 88 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $99.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 65 |
| ebay | TAG 6 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $13.27 | $12.86 | $12.86 | 119 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.20 | $5.72 | $6.49 | 178 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $10.42 | $5.37 | $19.28 | 191 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.08 | $2.86 | $2.86 | 64 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $12.50 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $425.00 | $340.00 | $340.00 | 88 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $50.00 | $44.80 | $44.80 | 73 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $32.00 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 43 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 9 |
Is Magikarp a Good Investment?
Uncommon cards like Magikarp typically hold steady value as part of complete set collections rather than as standalone investment pieces. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. 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.
