Magikarp (Japanese)
Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky · 016/092 · Common
Current Prices
Number
016/092
Rarity
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Magikarp (Japanese) Worth?
Magikarp (Japanese) (Unlimited variant) is a Common card from the Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky set, card number 016/092. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Magikarp (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Magikarp (Japanese) (Intense Fight in the Destroyed Sky, 016/092) is worth around $20.19 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $20.19, while a Heavily Played one drops to roughly $9.82. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $20.19, Lightly Played $9.99, Moderately Played $12.00, Heavily Played $9.82 — 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 $179.50 — about 8.9x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $35.60.
Is It Worth Grading Magikarp (Japanese)?
Grading Magikarp (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($20.19) and a PSA 10 ($179.50) is about $159.31 — a 8.9x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $35.60, CGC 10 $89.00, PSA 8 $20.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $9.82 | $9.82 | $9.82 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.99 | $8.99 | $8.99 | 5 |
| ebay | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $17.71 | $17.71 | $17.71 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $89.00 | $89.00 | $89.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $17.18 | $17.18 | $17.18 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $179.50 | $179.50 | $179.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $35.60 | $35.60 | $35.60 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $20.19 | $20.19 | $20.19 | 2 |
Is Magikarp (Japanese) a Good Buy?
As a common, Magikarp (Japanese) holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Magikarp (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
