Magikarp HeartGold & SoulSilver #72
Magikarp is a Common Pokémon card from HeartGold & SoulSilver (#72), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It's a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 30 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $25.76 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $49$49–$49 | |
| PSA 8 | $14$14–$14 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed sale prices from Fanatics Collect — weekly and premier auctions plus marketplace Buy It Now sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.48 grading fee → 1.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $49.00 | $70.48 | −$47 | 1.9× |
| PSA 8 | $14.00 | $70.13 | −$82 | 0.5× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
25% spreadCurrently 25% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
“For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like Pidgeotto to catch it mid-jump.”
About the Pokémon
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
Card details
Other Magikarp cards
There are 9 different Magikarp printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is HeartGold & SoulSilver #72 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Magikarp (HeartGold & SoulSilver #72) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Magikarp from HeartGold & SoulSilver is worth approximately $25.76 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Magikarp rare?
Magikarp is a Common card from HeartGold & SoulSilver (card #72), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its current blended market value is $25.76 ungraded.