Magikarp
SV02: Paldea Evolved · 203/193 · Illustration Rare
Current Prices
Number
203/193
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Magikarp Worth?
Magikarp (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SV02: Paldea Evolved, card number 203/193. 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 (SV02: Paldea Evolved, 203/193) is worth around $302.56 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $302.56, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $144.66. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $302.56, Lightly Played $231.37, Moderately Played $191.04, Heavily Played $125.80, Damaged $144.66 — 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 $2,500 — about 8.3x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $420.00.
Is It Worth Grading Magikarp?
Grading Magikarp can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($302.56) and a PSA 10 ($2,500) is about $2,197 — a 8.3x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $420.00, CGC 10 $1,300, CGC 9.5 $353.00. 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 | PSA 1 | $230.00 | $230.00 | $230.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 55 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 1 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 | 3 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $329.99 | $329.99 | $329.99 | 15 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $309.99 | $309.99 | $309.99 | 91 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $1,115 | $1,049 | $1,180 | 9 |
| ebay | ACE 9 | $364.20 | $364.20 | $364.20 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 8 5 | $229.99 | $229.99 | $229.99 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $979.00 | $979.00 | $979.00 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1,300 | 36 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $331.56 | $331.56 | $331.56 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $239.99 | $239.99 | $239.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $349.99 | $349.99 | $349.99 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $353.00 | $353.00 | $353.00 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $204.66 | $204.66 | $204.66 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $305.00 | $305.00 | $305.00 | 25 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 | 55 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $420.00 | $420.00 | $420.00 | 107 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $1,160 | $1,160 | $1,160 | 6 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $2,629 | $2,629 | $2,629 | 7 |
| ebay | TAG 7 5 | $155.00 | $155.00 | $155.00 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 8 5 | $299.99 | $299.99 | $299.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 9 | $500.00 | $500.00 | $500.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $144.66 | $144.66 | $144.66 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $125.80 | $125.80 | $125.80 | 19 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $231.37 | $231.37 | $231.37 | 257 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $191.04 | $191.04 | $191.04 | 59 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $302.56 | $302.08 | $330.00 | 1,136 |
Is Magikarp a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Magikarp is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. 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.
