Magikarp Base #35
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Magikarp is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Base (#35), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It's a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 30 HP, weak to Lightning ×2. Its current blended market value is $3.51 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $2,280 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 650× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 261 | 4 sold$2,280$1,938–$2,622 | |
| PSA 9pop 724 | 6 sold$76$64–$87 | |
| PSA 8pop 427 | 9 sold$34$29–$39 | |
| PSA 4pop 29 | $15$15–$20 |
Price history · Raw
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
Only 14% of 1,917 PSA-graded Magikarp copies are a gem-mint 10 (261 of 1,917) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (12 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 13.6% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case +$2,149); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $2,280.00 | $127.79 | +$2,149 | 649.6× |
| PSA 9 | $75.60 | $70.75 | +$1 | 21.5× |
| PSA 8 | $33.60 | $70.33 | −$40 | 9.6× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 1,917 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 13.6% | $2,280.00 |
| PSA 9 | 37.8% | $76.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 48.6% | $4.00 |
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 dataCross-market spread, EU price, momentum & community buzz
Cross-market prices
185% spreadCurrently 185% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. 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
“In the distant past, it was stronger than its horribly weak descendants that exist today.”
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 Base #35 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Magikarp (Base #35) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Magikarp from Base is worth approximately $3.51 ungraded (near-mint), and around $2,280 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 Base is worth around $2,280 — roughly 650× the raw ungraded value of $3.51.
Should I grade my Magikarp?
A PSA 10 sells for about $2,280 versus $3.51 raw — roughly a 650× 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 Uncommon card from Base (card #35), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its current blended market value is $3.51 ungraded.