Magikarp Paldea Evolved #42
Magikarp is a Common Pokémon card from Paldea Evolved (#42), illustrated by HYOGONOSUKE. It's a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 30 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $0.31 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $50 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 162× the raw value. 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 10 | $50$50–$50 | |
| PSA 9 | $23$12–$25 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
No recent sold listings tracked.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.49 grading fee → 161.9× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $50.20 | $70.49 | −$21 | 161.9× |
| PSA 9 | $23.46 | $70.22 | −$47 | 75.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 43 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 30.2% | $50.00 |
| PSA 9 | 51.2% | $23.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 18.6% | $0.00 |
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. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
84% cheaper than the USCard text
“An underpowered, pathetic Pokémon. It may jump high on rare occasions but never more than seven feet.”
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 Paldea Evolved #42 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Magikarp (Paldea Evolved #42) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Magikarp from Paldea Evolved is worth approximately $0.31 ungraded (near-mint), and around $50 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Magikarp?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Magikarp from Paldea Evolved is worth around $50 — roughly 162× the raw ungraded value of $0.31.
Should I grade my Magikarp?
A PSA 10 sells for about $50 versus $0.31 raw — roughly a 162× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Magikarp rare?
Magikarp is a Common card from Paldea Evolved (card #42), illustrated by HYOGONOSUKE. Its current blended market value is $0.31 ungraded.