Magikarp #XY143
📉 Dip AlertMagikarp is card #XY143 from XY Black Star Promos, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $88.78 for its Holofoil printing.
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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.
Magikarp #XY143 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Magikarp at a glance
- Live market value $88.78 for the Holofoil print.
- Short-term trend -29.5% (7d vs 30d).
- XY Black Star Promos, XY series, 2013.
- Unknown rarity.
- Cardmarket values it at €69.33 (EUR).
Magikarp price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magikarp #XY143.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $65.00
- Mid
- $92.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Magikarp #XY143
Magikarp is the #XY143 of 211 card in XY Black Star Promos, a modern-era set released in 2013 as part of the XY series. A Water-type (30 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Saya Tsuruta; the Holofoil printing sits around $88.78, spanning $65.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #XY143 / 211
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Saya Tsuruta
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2013/10/12
Magikarp attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magikarp #XY143 — the playability layer behind the price.
Epic Splash
Flip 2 coins. If either of them is tails, this attack does nothing.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Magikarp price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magikarp #XY143.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $88.78.
A $88.78 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $88.78, Magikarp draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Magikarp at a trend of €69.33, an average sold price of €62.99 and a near-mint floor of €30.99.
Magikarp price history & movement
Recent sales average €61.41 over 7 days versus €87.13 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-29.5%).
Latest daily average €85.00 against a trend price of €69.33.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $88.33–$88.78. The most recent snapshot of $88.78 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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 Magikarp?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $88.78 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $76.72 via eBay's default tier, $77.16 on TCGplayer, $83.99 on Cardmarket, $78.80 on Whatnot and $88.78 selling directly — a $12.06 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a unknown card, Magikarp 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 Magikarp #XY143.
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 Magikarp?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magikarp #XY143 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Magikarp #XY143.
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 $88.78 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $191.71 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $37.24. You need a graded sale of $134.76 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $77.99 (60.6% 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.
Magikarp within XY Black Star Promos
Magikarp ranks #26 of 178 tracked XY Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $25.58.
It sits in the top 86% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.
What makes Magikarp valuable
- Modern-era (2013) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- A $88.78 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Saya Tsuruta illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Its Water typing means Magikarp has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Unknown is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Magikarp
- XY Black Star Promos was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Magikarp can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Magikarp has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€61.41 and €87.13) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $88.78 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Magikarp value questions
What is the value of Magikarp?
The current TCGplayer market value is $88.78 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $65.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €69.33.
Will Magikarp hold its value?
As a modern-era Unknown card it is trending down in the short term (-29.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Magikarp?
Magikarp is a Unknown card from XY Black Star Promos (XY series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Magikarp are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($88.78). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Magikarp?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $88.78. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Magikarp's value?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Saya Tsuruta also matters to collector demand.
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