Magikarp
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 203/193 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Nummer
203/193
Seltenheit
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Mar 24, 2026
About Magikarp
Magikarp is an ultra-rare chase card and one of the most desirable pulls from SV02: Paldea Evolved, numbered 203/193 in the expansion. This is the Holofoil variant. As a premium-valued card, Magikarp is worth protecting in a sleeve and top-loader at minimum — professional grading may further enhance its value.
Magikarp Price Analysis
The current market price for Magikarp from SV02: Paldea Evolved is $302.56 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $302.08 to a high of $330.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $2,500 — approximately 8.3x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $420.00.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | PSA 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 55 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $329.99 | $329.99 | $329.99 | 15 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $309.99 | $309.99 | $309.99 | 91 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $1,115 | $1,049 | $1,180 | 9 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $364.20 | $364.20 | $364.20 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $229.99 | $229.99 | $229.99 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $979.00 | $979.00 | $979.00 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | 36 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $331.56 | $331.56 | $331.56 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $239.99 | $239.99 | $239.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $349.99 | $349.99 | $349.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $353.00 | $353.00 | $353.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $204.66 | $204.66 | $204.66 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $305.00 | $305.00 | $305.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 | 55 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 | 107 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $1,160 | $1,160 | $1,160 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $2,629 | $2,629 | $2,629 | 7 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $144.66 | $144.66 | $144.66 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $231.37 | $231.37 | $231.37 | 257 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $191.04 | $191.04 | $191.04 | 59 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $302.56 | $302.08 | $330.00 | 1,136 |
Is Magikarp a Good Investment?
As an ultra-rare card, Magikarp is in the category most targeted by both collectors and investors. Cards at this rarity tier have historically shown strong long-term appreciation. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. Lower trading volume means fewer copies change hands, which can make timing important when buying or selling. 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.
