Magikarp
Base Set · 035/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
About Magikarp
Magikarp is an Uncommon card with moderate availability among collectors, numbered 035/102 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 Price Analysis
The current market price for Magikarp from Base Set is $3.23 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $2.45 to a high of $3.99. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $300.00 — approximately 92.9x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $54.54.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.49 | $5.49 | $5.49 | 20 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $13.82 | $13.82 | $13.82 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $29.42 | $29.42 | $29.42 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.67 | $19.67 | $19.67 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $54.54 | $54.54 | $54.54 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $189.99 | $189.99 | $189.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.37 | $0.15 | $0.50 | 401 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.52 | $0.19 | $1.70 | 503 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.97 | $0.33 | $2.76 | 2,048 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.90 | $0.37 | $1.87 | 1,296 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.23 | $2.45 | $3.99 | 1,458 |
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. 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.
