Dark Gyarados Team Rocket Returns #36
Recently sold raw ~$278 (mixed cond.)
4 grading companies tracked
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Dark Gyarados is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (#36), illustrated by Nakaoka. It's a Stage 1 Water/Darkness-type Pokémon with 80 HP, evolving from Magikarp, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $271.64 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $6,999 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 26× 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 | 3 sold$6,999$5,949–$8,049 | |
| PSA 9 | 5 sold$62$53–$72 | |
| PSA 2 | $58$58–$58 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed eBay sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title. Implausibly priced listings (lots, proxies, empty slabs) and wrong-variant sales are filtered out. Links to eBay are affiliate links — we may earn a commission.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$489.99 grading fee → 25.8× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $6,999.00 | $489.99 | +$6,237 | 25.8× |
| PSA 9 | $62.34 | $70.61 | −$280 | 0.2× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 628 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 9.7% | $6,999.00 |
| PSA 9 | 31.2% | $62.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 59.1% | $272.00 |
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
Cross-market prices
12% spreadCurrently 12% 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.
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Card text
Evolves from Magikarp.
This Pokémon is both Water Darkness type.
About the Pokémon
Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.
Card details
Other Dark Gyarados cards
There are 4 different Dark Gyarados printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Team Rocket Returns #36 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Dark Gyarados (Team Rocket Returns #36) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Dark Gyarados from Team Rocket Returns is worth approximately $271.64 ungraded (near-mint), and around $6,999 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 Dark Gyarados?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Dark Gyarados from Team Rocket Returns is worth around $6,999 — roughly 26× the raw ungraded value of $271.64.
Should I grade my Dark Gyarados?
A PSA 10 sells for about $6,999 versus $271.64 raw — roughly a 26× 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 Dark Gyarados rare?
Dark Gyarados is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket Returns (card #36), illustrated by Nakaoka. Its current blended market value is $271.64 ungraded.