Dark Gyarados
Celebrations: Classic Collection · 8/82 · Classic Collection
Current Prices
Number
8/82
Rarity
Classic Collection
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Dark Gyarados Worth?
Dark Gyarados (Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Celebrations: Classic Collection set, card number 8/82. 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.
Dark Gyarados Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Dark Gyarados (Celebrations: Classic Collection, 8/82) is worth around $5.58 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.58, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.59. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.58, Lightly Played $4.67, Moderately Played $3.08, Heavily Played $0.96, Damaged $2.59 — 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 $67.00 — about 12x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $29.06.
Is It Worth Grading Dark Gyarados?
Grading Dark Gyarados can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.58) and a PSA 10 ($67.00) is about $61.42 — a 12x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $29.06, CGC 10 $54.99, CGC 9.5 $28.00. 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 | DAMAGED | $2.99 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.95 | $4.95 | $4.95 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $7.99 | $7.99 | $7.99 | 403 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $46.96 | $46.96 | $46.96 | 7 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $35.43 | $35.43 | $35.43 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $14.47 | $14.47 | $14.47 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $54.99 | $54.99 | $54.99 | 64 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $9.95 | $9.95 | $9.95 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $18.00 | $18.00 | $18.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 14 |
| ebay | GSG 8 5 | $47.18 | $47.18 | $47.18 | 1 |
| ebay | PCA 9 5 | $52.28 | $52.28 | $52.28 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $67.00 | $67.00 | $67.00 | 166 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $13.70 | $13.70 | $13.70 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $68.14 | $68.14 | $68.14 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $29.06 | $29.06 | $29.06 | 72 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 5 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $18.26 | $18.26 | $18.26 | 4 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | 16 |
| ebay | TAG 7 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.59 | $2.36 | $3.00 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.96 | $0.96 | $0.96 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.67 | $4.22 | $6.30 | 854 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.08 | $2.99 | $3.25 | 137 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.58 | $3.20 | $8.24 | 6,907 |
Is Dark Gyarados a Good Buy?
As a common, Dark Gyarados holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Dark Gyarados's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
