Magikarp #72
📉 Dip AlertMagikarp is card #72 from HeartGold SoulSilver, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $52.87 for its Reverse 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 #72 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Magikarp at a glance
- From HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver), released 2010.
- Cardmarket trend price €0.57.
- Short-term trend -17.9% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $52.87 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Common.
Magikarp price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magikarp #72.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $14.00
- Mid
- $35.66
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.20
- Mid
- $1.86
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Magikarp #72
Magikarp is the #72 of 123 card in HeartGold SoulSilver, a classic-era set released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. The card carries 30 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $52.87, spanning $14.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like Pidgeotto to catch it mid-jump.”
Printed flavour text on the HeartGold SoulSilver #72 card.
Card facts
- Set
- HeartGold SoulSilver
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #72 / 123
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2010/02/10
Magikarp attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magikarp #72 — the playability layer behind the price.
Splash
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Magikarp price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magikarp #72.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $52.87, Normal at $2.06.
A $52.87 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $52.87 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
In EUR, Magikarp trends at €0.57 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.82, lowest NM €0.02).
Magikarp price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.64 over 7 days versus €0.78 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-17.9%).
Latest daily average €0.45 against a trend price of €0.57.
Magikarp has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $52.87 to $52.87; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 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 $52.87 market translates to a net of about $45.56 (eBay), $45.83 (TCGplayer), $49.88 (Cardmarket), $46.81 (Whatnot) or $52.87 (direct). That $7.31 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a common 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 #72.
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 #72 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 $52.87 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $97.99 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $5.99. You need a graded sale of $98.85 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $32.69 (35.2% 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.
Magikarp within HeartGold SoulSilver
By market value Magikarp sits at #18 of 106 in HeartGold SoulSilver (set median $20.68).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 84%.
The set's top card is Gyarados (#123), valued at $499.99.
What makes Magikarp valuable
- At Common rarity, Magikarp is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- A $52.87 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Magikarp is a Water card with 30 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Classic-era (2010) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
Buying & selling Magikarp
- For Magikarp, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $52.87 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.64 and €0.78) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Magikarp can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- HeartGold SoulSilver was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Magikarp value questions
How much is Magikarp worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $52.87 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $14.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.57.
Will Magikarp hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-17.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Magikarp rare?
Magikarp is a Common card from HeartGold SoulSilver (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). 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 ($52.87), Normal ($2.06). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Magikarp sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $52.87. 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 classic-era HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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