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Card details
In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Water
- Artist
- Saya Tsuruta
- Released
- 2013/10/12
- Set size
- 211 cards
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Frequently asked
- What is Magikarp #XY143 worth?
- Magikarp (XY Black Star Promos) currently sells for about $86.69 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Up 14.3% over the last 30 days. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Magikarp from?
- Magikarp is from the XY Black Star Promos Pokemon TCG set released in 2013, collector number XY143. This card sits in the mid-modern era of Pokemon TCG.
- How rare is Magikarp?
- Magikarp is classified as Promo in the XY Black Star Promos 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 $86.69; PSA 10 examples sell for $2,414.96 — about 27.9× 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 Saya Tsuruta for the XY Black Star Promos Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
