Magikarp Pokémon card #65
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Stormfront·Diamond & Pearl series·#65

Magikarp #65

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Magikarp #65 sits in the Diamond & Pearl series and carries a live market value of $19.99, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$19.99
Cardmarket (EUR)
€1.66
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 81.3%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Magikarp #65 today, you'd net about
$19.99after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $19.99Cardmarket $18.64Whatnot $17.51TCGplayer $17.14eBay $17.04

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 81.3%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Magikarp #65 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Magikarp at a glance

  • Recent averages: €3.50 (7d), €1.93 (30d).
  • Live market value $19.99 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
  • From Stormfront (Diamond & Pearl), released 2008.
  • Rarity tier — Common.
  • Cardmarket values it at €1.66 (EUR).
Market prices

Magikarp price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magikarp #65.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$19.99
TCGplayer market
Low
$150.00
Mid
$499.99
High
—
Normal
$5.94
TCGplayer market
Low
$2.00
Mid
$5.85
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€1.66
Avg sold
€1.50
Lowest NM
€0.02
7-day avg
€3.50
30-day avg
€1.93

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Magikarp #65

Printed as #65 in Stormfront, Magikarp belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series and dates to 2008. The card carries 30 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.

The card is illustrated by Tomokazu Komiya and currently trades at $19.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $150.00 to —.

Card lore
“It is said to be the world's weakest Pokémon. No one knows why it has managed to survive.”

Printed flavour text on the Stormfront #65 card.

Card facts

Set
Stormfront
Series
Diamond & Pearl
Number
#65 / 100
Rarity
Common
Illustrator
Tomokazu Komiya
HP
30
Type
Water
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#129
Released
2008/11/01
Card text

Magikarp attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Magikarp #65 — the playability layer behind the price.

Sea Spray

Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, draw a card.

Water

Splash

10

Battle stats

Weakness
Lightning +10
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Magikarp price analysis

What drives the current market value of Magikarp #65.

TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($19.99), Normal ($5.94).

At $19.99 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

At $19.99 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.

In EUR, Magikarp trends at €1.66 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.50, lowest NM €0.02).

Price trend

Magikarp price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $17.50▲ 14.2% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $19.99

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €3.50 against a 30-day average of €1.93 (+81.3%).

Single-day average: €7.23; Cardmarket trend price €1.66.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Magikarp, with a recorded low of $17.50 and high of $19.99; current value is at 100% of that band.

Recorded volatility runs near 6.2% 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

1-day avg€7.23
7-day avg€3.50
30-day avg€1.93
Trend price€1.66

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $2.49 (+14.2%)New recorded high
All-time high
$19.99
All-time low
$17.50
Off all-time high
-0%
0 days since high
Since first snapshot
+14.2%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
6.2%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$19.99
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $17.50high $19.99

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

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 $19.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $17.04 via eBay's default tier, $17.14 on TCGplayer, $18.64 on Cardmarket, $17.51 on Whatnot and $19.99 selling directly — a $2.95 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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Magikarp #65.

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Best net payout$19.99
Spread across platforms$2.95
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.9514.8%$17.04Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.8514.3%$17.14Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.356.8%$18.64Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$19.99Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.4812.4%$17.51Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Magikarp?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magikarp #65 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Magikarp #65.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Not worth grading

At $19.99 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 $65.97 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-29.7% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$17.39
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$12.17
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$65.97
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-29.7% ROI

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.

Set context

Magikarp within Stormfront

Magikarp ranks #30 of 63 tracked Stormfront cards by market value, against a set median of $19.81.

That is 1% above the middle of the set — a top-54% position.

The set's top card is Charizard (#103), valued at $699.99.

Rank in set
#30
of 63 tracked
Set median
$19.81
Rarity
Common
Series
Diamond & Pearl
Full Stormfront report →
Value drivers

What makes Magikarp valuable

  • Its Water typing means Magikarp has a dual collector-and-player audience.
  • Magikarp comes from the classic era (2008), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
  • The Tomokazu Komiya artwork gives Magikarp appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
  • steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Magikarp

  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $19.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Magikarp can realise well above the $150.00 low end.
  • For Magikarp, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Bulk lots of Magikarp 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 $19.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Magikarp value questions

What is Magikarp #65 worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $19.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $150.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.66.

Will Magikarp hold its value?

Short-term momentum is rising (+81.3%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

Is Magikarp rare?

Magikarp is a Common card from Stormfront (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). 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 ($19.99), Normal ($5.94). 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 $19.99. 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 Common rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Tomokazu Komiya also matters to collector demand.

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