Magikarp Base Set Uncommon Pokémon card — value and price

Magikarp

Base Set · Uncommon
Pokémon pkm:base1-35 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$3.51
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $1.93 – $5.33.
▼ 27% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$3.02
Never pay above $3.29
Optimal sell
$3.79
Never sell below $3.59
Buy this card · aim to pay under $3.29
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $3.79 · never below $3.59. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
Low value — a sleeve in a plain/bubble mailer is plenty; tracking optional under ~$20.
Penny sleevesBubble mailers

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Common questions
How much is Magikarp worth?

Magikarp from Base Set has a fair market value of about $3.51 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Magikarp?

List around $3.79 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $1.90 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Magikarp?

A disciplined buy target is about $3.02 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $3.29.

Where can I buy Magikarp?

Magikarp is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $3.51 and aim to pay under $3.29 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Magikarp?

Magikarp is trending falling ~16% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $3.29; paying near or below $3.02 keeps a margin of safety versus the $3.51 fair value.

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