Magikarp
Base Set 2 · 050/130 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Number
050/130
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
What Is Magikarp Worth?
Magikarp is an Uncommon from Base Set 2, card number 050/130. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Magikarp Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Magikarp (Base Set 2, 050/130) is worth around $1.56 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.56, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.30. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.56, Lightly Played $0.78, Moderately Played $0.59, Heavily Played $0.45, Damaged $0.30 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $62.49 — about 40x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $60.00.
Is It Worth Grading Magikarp?
Grading Magikarp can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.56) and a PSA 10 ($62.49) is about $60.93 — a 40x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $60.00, CGC 10 $26.00, CGC 9.5 $26.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.74 | $1.74 | $1.74 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.73 | $0.73 | $0.73 | 5 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.35 | $1.35 | $1.35 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.85 | $1.85 | $1.85 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $6.86 | $6.86 | $6.86 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.06 | $10.06 | $10.06 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $62.49 | $62.49 | $62.49 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $18.25 | $18.25 | $18.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $60.00 | $60.00 | $60.00 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.30 | $0.15 | $0.15 | 118 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.45 | $0.46 | $0.64 | 137 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.78 | $0.45 | $0.99 | 567 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.59 | $0.58 | $0.75 | 291 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.56 | $0.99 | $1.98 | 457 |
Is Magikarp a Good Buy?
Magikarp is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Magikarp's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
