Gyarados Base Set Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Gyarados

Base Set · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base1-6 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$32.63
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $17.95 – $55.08.
▼ 18% · 32d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$28.22
Never pay above $30.65
Optimal sell
$35.72
Never sell below $33.56
Buy this card · aim to pay under $30.65
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $35.72 · never below $33.56. 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
Sleeve + toploader in a team bag, taped inside a bubble mailer, shipped with tracking.
Penny sleevesToploadersTeam bagsBubble mailersPainter’s tape
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Common questions
How much is Gyarados worth?

Gyarados from Base Set has a fair market value of about $32.63 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Gyarados?

List around $35.72 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $25.68 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Gyarados?

A disciplined buy target is about $28.22 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $30.65.

Where can I buy Gyarados?

Gyarados is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $32.63 and aim to pay under $30.65 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Gyarados?

Gyarados is trending falling ~10% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $30.65; paying near or below $28.22 keeps a margin of safety versus the $32.63 fair value.

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