Magikarp #22
📉 Dip AlertAs card #22 in Generations, Magikarp is a Common Pokémon card worth about $6.50 ungraded.
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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 #22 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Magikarp at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.13.
- Rarity: Common.
- Live market value $6.50 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- From Generations (XY), released 2016.
- Short-term trend -60.7% (7d vs 30d).
Magikarp price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magikarp #22.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.80
- Mid
- $6.49
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.31
- Mid
- $0.60
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Magikarp #22
Printed as #22 in Generations, Magikarp belongs to the XY series and dates to 2016. The card carries 30 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Miki Tanaka illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $6.50, with listings from $2.80 to —.
“In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today.”
Printed flavour text on the Generations #22 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Generations
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #22 / 83
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #129
- Released
- 2016/02/22
Magikarp attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magikarp #22 — 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 #22.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($6.50), Normal ($0.68) — 2 versions in total.
$6.50 gives Magikarp real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $6.50 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.13, with an average sold price of €1.18 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Magikarp price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.35, 60.7% below the 30-day average of €0.89.
Latest daily average €0.32 against a trend price of €2.13.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $6.38–$6.63. The most recent snapshot of $6.50 sits 48% up that range, 2% under the October 15, 2026 high.
Daily moves average a volatility of 2.3%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 3.8%.
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.
The $6.50 market translates to a net of about $5.34 (eBay), $5.37 (TCGplayer), $5.83 (Cardmarket), $5.49 (Whatnot) or $6.50 (direct). That $1.16 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
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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 #22 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 $6.50 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 $52.48 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-61.8% 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 Generations
By market value Magikarp sits at #50 of 61 in Generations (set median $14.12).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 20%.
The set's top card is Flareon EX (#RC28), valued at $190.64.
What makes Magikarp valuable
- Modern (2016) sets are heavily collected, making Magikarp's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Artwork by Miki Tanaka is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Magikarp is a Common, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Magikarp is a Water card with 30 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Magikarp
- Generations was released in 2016; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $6.50 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- 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 (€0.35 and €0.89) to time entries and exits.
Magikarp value questions
What is the value of Magikarp?
Magikarp trades near $6.50 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $2.80–—; Cardmarket shows €2.13.
Is Magikarp a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Magikarp?
Magikarp is a Common 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 Magikarp have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($6.50), Normal ($0.68). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Magikarp?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $6.50. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Magikarp cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
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