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Card details
In the distant past, it was stronger than its horribly weak descendants that exist today.
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Water
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Released
- 2000/02/24
- Set size
- 130 cards
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Frequently asked
- What is Magikarp #50/130 worth?
- Magikarp (Base Set 2) currently sells for about $2.01 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Down 6.1% over the last 30 days. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Magikarp from?
- Magikarp is from the Base Set 2 Pokemon TCG set released in 2000, collector number 50/130. This is a Wizards of the Coast vintage-era card.
- How rare is Magikarp?
- Magikarp is classified as Uncommon in the Base Set 2 set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.
- Should I grade my Magikarp?
- Raw Magikarp sells for $2.01; PSA 10 examples sell for $308.62 — about 153.5× the raw price. There's a strong PSA 10 premium here — grading typically pays off if the raw card is Mint.
- Who illustrated Magikarp?
- Magikarp was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita for the Base Set 2 Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
- Is Magikarp a 1st Edition card?
