Magikarp
Base Set · 035/102 · Uncommon
Current Prices
Set
Base SetNumber
035/102
Rarity
Uncommon
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Magikarp Worth?
Magikarp is an Uncommon from Base Set, card number 035/102. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Magikarp Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Magikarp (Base Set, 035/102) is worth around $3.23 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.23, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.37. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.23, Lightly Played $0.97, Moderately Played $0.90, Heavily Played $0.52, Damaged $0.37 — 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 $300.00 — about 93x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $54.54.
Is It Worth Grading Magikarp?
Grading Magikarp can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.23) and a PSA 10 ($300.00) is about $296.77 — a 93x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $54.54, CGC 10 $125.00, CGC 9.5 $26.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $5.49 | $5.49 | $5.49 | 20 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.49 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 15 |
| ebay | BGS 7 5 | $13.82 | $13.82 | $13.82 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $125.00 | $125.00 | $125.00 | 11 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.99 | $26.99 | $26.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $29.42 | $29.42 | $29.42 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $7.50 | $7.50 | $7.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.67 | $19.67 | $19.67 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $54.54 | $54.54 | $54.54 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $38.50 | $38.50 | $38.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $189.99 | $189.99 | $189.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $29.95 | $29.95 | $29.95 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.37 | $0.15 | $0.50 | 401 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.52 | $0.19 | $1.70 | 503 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.97 | $0.33 | $2.76 | 2,048 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.90 | $0.37 | $1.87 | 1,296 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.23 | $2.45 | $3.99 | 1,458 |
Is Magikarp a Good Buy?
Magikarp is an uncommon — steady set-filler value rather than an investment piece. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Magikarp's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
