Magikarp Expedition Base Set Common Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the Reverse Holofoil printing.

Magikarp

Expedition Base Set · Common
Pokémon pkm:ecard1-118 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value low confidence
$158.29
Rough estimate from 2 market price guides. Likely $120.02 – $202.45.
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Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$145.34
Never pay above $152.46
Optimal sell
$167.00
Never sell below $160.90
Buy this card · aim to pay under $152.46
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
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Selling this card
Optimal sell $167.00 · never below $160.90. 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
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 Magikarp worth?

Magikarp from Expedition Base Set has a fair market value of about $158.29 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Magikarp?

List around $167.00 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $139.89 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Magikarp?

A disciplined buy target is about $145.34 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $152.46.

Where can I buy Magikarp?

Magikarp is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $158.29 and aim to pay under $152.46 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Magikarp?

Magikarp is trending stable lately. A disciplined entry is under $152.46; paying near or below $145.34 keeps a margin of safety versus the $158.29 fair value.

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