Magikarp (Japanese)
S1a: VMAX Rising · 020/070 · Common
Current Prices
Édition
S1a: VMAX RisingNuméro
020/070
Rareté
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
42
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Magikarp (Japanese)
Magikarp (Japanese) is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 020/070 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Magikarp (Japanese) Price Analysis
The current market price for Magikarp (Japanese) from S1a: VMAX Rising is $9.00 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $8.00 to a high of $8.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $142.50 — approximately 15.8x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $120.99. Over the past 30 days, Magikarp (Japanese) has increased in value by +43.9%, indicating growing demand among collectors. Trading activity for this specific card is limited, so prices may fluctuate more between individual sales.
Grading Magikarp (Japanese)
Professional grading is available for Magikarp (Japanese) and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, PSA 10, PSA 9. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT. 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 | NEAR MINT | $9.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 21 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.98 | $5.98 | $5.98 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $10.69 | $10.69 | $10.69 | 12 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $142.50 | $142.50 | $142.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $120.99 | $120.99 | $120.99 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.75 | $0.75 | $0.75 | 2 |
Is Magikarp (Japanese) a Good Investment?
As a common card, Magikarp (Japanese)'s individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The upward price trend suggests increasing demand. However, short-term price movements do not always indicate long-term direction. 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.
