Magikarp Base Set Uncommon Pokémon card — value and price

Magikarp

Base Set · Uncommon
Pokémon pkm:base1-35 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$3.61
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $2.36 – $5.36.
▲ 12% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$3.32
Never pay above $3.48
Optimal sell
$4.17
Never sell below $3.78
Buy this card · aim to pay under $3.48
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $4.17 · never below $3.78. 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.Whatnot~8% + paymentLive-auction app; strong for breaks, lots, and fast sales.
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 $3.61 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Magikarp?

List around $4.17 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $2.23 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Magikarp?

A disciplined buy target is about $3.32 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $3.48.

Where can I buy Magikarp?

Magikarp is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $3.61 and aim to pay under $3.48 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Magikarp?

Magikarp is trending rising ~26% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $3.48; paying near or below $3.32 keeps a margin of safety versus the $3.61 fair value.

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