Gyarados #12
📉 Dip AlertGyarados #12 sits in the Legendary Collection series and carries a live market value of $51.69, 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 #12 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Gyarados at a glance
- Set: Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection, 2002).
- 7-day average €19.23; 30-day average €23.79.
- Rare rarity.
- Live market value $51.69 for the Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €27.69.
Gyarados price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Gyarados #12.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $32.99
- Mid
- $37.55
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Gyarados #12
Printed as #12 in Legendary Collection, Gyarados belongs to the Legendary Collection series and dates to 2002. A Water-type (100 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $51.69 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $32.99 to —.
“Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.”
Printed flavour text on the Legendary Collection #12 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Legendary Collection
- Series
- Legendary Collection
- Number
- #12 / 110
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 100
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Magikarp
- Pokédex
- #130
- Released
- 2002/05/24
Gyarados attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Gyarados #12 — the playability layer behind the price.
Dragon Rage
Bubblebeam
Flip a coin. If heads, Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Resistance
- Fighting -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Gyarados price analysis
What drives the current market value of Gyarados #12.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($51.69).
At $51.69, Gyarados draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $51.69 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Gyarados at a trend of €27.69, an average sold price of €16.60 and a near-mint floor of €2.95.
Gyarados price history & movement
Recent sales average €19.23 over 7 days versus €23.79 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-19.2%).
Latest daily average €25.00 against a trend price of €27.69.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Gyarados, with a recorded low of $51.69 and high of $522.89; current value is at 0% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 42.5% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 90.1% 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 Gyarados?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $51.69 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $44.54 via eBay's default tier, $44.80 on TCGplayer, $48.76 on Cardmarket, $45.76 on Whatnot and $51.69 selling directly — a $7.15 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 #12.
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 #12 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Gyarados #12.
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 $51.69 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $94.91 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $4.97. You need a graded sale of $97.67 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $31.21 (34.0% 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 Legendary Collection
Gyarados ranks #15 of 44 tracked Legendary Collection cards by market value, against a set median of $14.42.
That is 259% above the middle of the set — a top-68% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#3), valued at $899.99.
What makes Gyarados valuable
- Priced at $51.69 with thin supply, Gyarados sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Its Water typing means Gyarados has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Gyarados is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Vintage (2002) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
Buying & selling Gyarados
- 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 $51.69 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€19.23 and €23.79) to time entries and exits.
- For Gyarados, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $51.69 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Gyarados value questions
What is Gyarados #12 worth?
Gyarados trades near $51.69 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $32.99–—; Cardmarket shows €27.69.
Should I buy Gyarados?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era Legendary Collection set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is Gyarados rare?
Gyarados is a Rare card from Legendary Collection (Legendary Collection series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Gyarados?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($51.69). 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 $51.69. 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 vintage-era Legendary Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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