Gyarados #20
Gyarados #20 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $6.05, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Gyarados #20. Sell on your own schedule.
Gyarados at a glance
- Ancient Origins, XY series, 2015.
- No published price history.
- Trades around $6.05 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Gyarados price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gyarados #20.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.12
- Mid
- $6.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.25
- Mid
- $0.94
- High
- —
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About Gyarados #20
Printed as #20 in Ancient Origins, Gyarados belongs to the XY series and dates to 2015. A Water-type (130 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Shin Nagasawa and currently trades at $6.05 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $2.12 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Ancient Origins
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #20 / 98
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Magikarp
- Released
- 2015/08/12
Gyarados attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Gyarados #20 — the playability layer behind the price.
Berserker Splash
This attack does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Aqua Tail
Flip a coin for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Gyarados price analysis
What drives the current market value of Gyarados #20.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($6.05), Normal ($0.90) — 2 versions in total.
In the $6.05 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $6.05 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
Cardmarket does not list Gyarados, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Gyarados price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $5.52–$6.05. The most recent snapshot of $6.05 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Gyarados?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $6.05 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.95 via eBay's default tier, $4.98 on TCGplayer, $5.40 on Cardmarket, $5.09 on Whatnot and $6.05 selling directly — a $1.10 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Gyarados sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Gyarados #20.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Gyarados?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Gyarados #20 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $6.05 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $52.02 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-63.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Gyarados within Ancient Origins
Gyarados ranks #32 of 35 tracked Ancient Origins cards by market value, against a set median of $24.31.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 11%.
The set's top card is M Rayquaza EX (#98), valued at $1,172.00.
What makes Gyarados valuable
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Modern (2015) sets are heavily collected, making Gyarados's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Its Water typing means Gyarados has a dual collector-and-player audience.
Buying & selling Gyarados
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Gyarados can realise well above the $2.12 low end.
- Bulk lots of Gyarados can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $6.05 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Gyarados has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Gyarados, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Gyarados value questions
What is Gyarados #20 worth?
Gyarados trades near $6.05 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $2.12–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Should I buy Gyarados?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Gyarados rare?
Gyarados is a Rare card from Ancient Origins (XY series, 2015). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Gyarados have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.05), Normal ($0.90). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Gyarados?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.05. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Gyarados?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Shin Nagasawa also matters to collector demand.
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