Magikarp
XY - Ancient Origins · 19/98 · Common
Current Prices
Number
19/98
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 XY - Ancient Origins set, card number 19/98. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Magikarp Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Magikarp (XY - Ancient Origins, 19/98) is worth around $1.17 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.17, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.22. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $1.17, Lightly Played $0.73, Moderately Played $0.59, Heavily Played $0.21, Damaged $0.22 — 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 $400.00 — about 342x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $28.79.
Is It Worth Grading Magikarp?
Grading Magikarp can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.17) and a PSA 10 ($400.00) is about $398.83 — a 342x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $28.79, PSA 8 $5.50. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.87 | $2.87 | $2.87 | 13 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $400.00 | $400.00 | $400.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $28.79 | $28.79 | $28.79 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.22 | $0.25 | $0.25 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.21 | $0.21 | $0.21 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.73 | $0.54 | $0.54 | 170 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.59 | $0.59 | $0.59 | 57 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.17 | $1.27 | $1.27 | 152 |
Is Magikarp a Good Buy?
As a common, Magikarp holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Magikarp's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
