Magikarp (Japanese)
Pokemon Web · 035/048 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Pokemon WebNumber
035/048
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Magikarp (Japanese) Worth?
Magikarp (Japanese) is a Rare card in the Pokemon Web set, card number 035/048. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Magikarp (Japanese) (Pokemon Web, 035/048) is worth around $449.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $449.99, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $339.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $999.99 — about 2.2x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $399.99.
Is It Worth Grading Magikarp (Japanese)?
Grading Magikarp (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($449.99) and a PSA 10 ($999.99) is about $550.00 — a 2.2x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $399.99, CGC 10 $1,457, BGS 9.5 $385.00. 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 | $339.00 | $339.00 | $339.00 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $449.99 | $449.99 | $449.99 | 4 |
| ebay | BGS 8 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $385.00 | $385.00 | $385.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,457 | $1,457 | $1,457 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $549.99 | $549.99 | $549.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $999.99 | $999.99 | $999.99 | 36 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $240.00 | $240.00 | $240.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $399.99 | $399.99 | $399.99 | 22 |
Is Magikarp (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Magikarp (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Premium cards like this are where most genuine appreciation happens — condition and grade decide the ceiling. 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.
