Gyarados #23
Gyarados #23 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $10.11, 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.
Gyarados #23 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Gyarados at a glance
- From Generations (XY), released 2016.
- Current TCGplayer market value $10.11 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Cardmarket trend price €1.71.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Recent averages: €1.59 (7d), €1.68 (30d).
Gyarados price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gyarados #23.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.24
- Mid
- $10.71
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.34
- Mid
- $1.13
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Gyarados #23
Gyarados is the #23 of 83 card in Generations, a modern-era set released in 2016 as part of the XY series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP, printed as Stage 1.
Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $10.11, with listings from $4.24 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Generations
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #23 / 83
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Shin Nagasawa
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Magikarp
- Released
- 2016/02/22
Gyarados attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Gyarados #23 — 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 #23.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $10.11, Normal at $1.11.
In the $10.11 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $10.11 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €1.71, with an average sold price of €1.63 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.10.
Gyarados price history & movement
Recent sales average €1.59 over 7 days versus €1.68 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-5.4%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.90, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €1.71.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $9.41–$10.11. The most recent snapshot of $10.11 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.8% 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 $10.11 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $8.47 via eBay's default tier, $8.52 on TCGplayer, $9.25 on Cardmarket, $8.71 on Whatnot and $10.11 selling directly — a $1.64 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Gyarados #23.
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 #23 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 $10.11 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 $56.09 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-51.5% 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 Generations
Gyarados ranks #37 of 61 tracked Generations cards by market value, against a set median of $14.12.
That is 28% below the middle of the set — a top-41% position.
The set's top card is Flareon EX (#RC28), valued at $190.64.
What makes Gyarados valuable
- Shin Nagasawa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Modern (2016) sets are heavily collected, making Gyarados's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Gyarados is a Water card with 130 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Gyarados
- Generations was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Gyarados has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $10.11 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Gyarados can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Gyarados, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Gyarados value questions
How much is Gyarados worth?
Gyarados trades near $10.11 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $4.24–—; Cardmarket shows €1.71.
Is Gyarados a good investment?
Short-term momentum is softening (-5.4%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
What rarity is Gyarados?
Gyarados is a Rare card from Generations (XY series, 2016). 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 ($10.11), Normal ($1.11). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Gyarados?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.11. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Gyarados's value?
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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