Magikarp
Expedition · 118/165 · Common
Current Prices
Set
ExpeditionNumber
118/165
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Magikarp Worth?
Magikarp (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Expedition set, card number 118/165. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is a premium card whose value justifies professional protection and, often, grading.
Magikarp Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Magikarp (Expedition, 118/165) is worth around $149.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $149.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $35.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $149.99, Lightly Played $89.10, Moderately Played $48.31, Heavily Played $37.99, Damaged $35.99 — 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 $1,100 — about 7.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $202.50.
Is It Worth Grading Magikarp?
Grading Magikarp can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($149.99) and a PSA 10 ($1,100) is about $950.01 — a 7.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $202.50, CGC 10 $329.99, CGC 9.5 $76.00. At this price grading is usually worth it: the value jump and authentication outweigh the cost.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $88.66 | $88.66 | $88.66 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $329.99 | $329.99 | $329.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $97.00 | $97.00 | $97.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $76.00 | $76.00 | $76.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $1,100 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $54.62 | $54.62 | $54.62 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $90.00 | $90.00 | $90.00 | 22 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $202.50 | $202.50 | $202.50 | 24 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | 9 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $89.10 | $89.10 | $89.10 | 15 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $48.31 | $48.31 | $48.31 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $149.99 | $149.99 | $149.99 | 33 |
Is Magikarp a Good Buy?
As a common, Magikarp holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. Whatever you decide, recheck Magikarp's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
