Magikarp

Expedition Base Set · #118 · Common

$157US · TCGplayer

$6.44EU · Cardmarket

+8%7-day (EU)

+10%30-day (EU)

CommonRarity

#26 of 165Rank in set

Price detail

Market read: flat this week; a top chase card in its set; notably pricier in the US.

TCGplayer (US) (reverseHolofoil)

Tier	USD
Low	$200
Market	$157
Mid	$1,005
High	$1,545

Every print variant (2)

Variant	Market	Low – High
Reverse Holofoil	$157	—
Normal	$30.81	$17.99 – $167

The same card, different print: $157 vs $30.81 — a 5.1× spread. Check which variant a listing actually is before you judge the price.

Cardmarket (EU)

Metric	EUR
Trend	€5.96
Avg 1-day	€3.99
Avg 7-day	€5.52
Avg 30-day	€5.40
Low	€0.50

Authenticity check

At $157, Magikarp is in the price tier counterfeiters actually print. Before paying for a raw copy, run the quick physical checks — and be suspicious of any copy offered well under market.

Light test: real cards have an opaque middle layer — shine a phone light through the card; if it glows through easily, walk away.
Texture & print: under magnification real cards show a fine rosette dot pattern; fakes look flat, blurry, or oversaturated (the back's blue is a common tell).
Font & layout: compare the HP, energy symbols and set number against the card image above — fakes routinely get spacing and symbols subtly wrong.
The price itself: a raw Magikarp offered under about $78.44 is where fakes and bait listings live — run the exact price through our deal checker.

→ Full spot-a-fake checklist → Verifying graded slabs

FAQ

How much is Magikarp (Expedition Base Set #118) worth?

As of our 2026-08-07 data, Magikarp from Expedition Base Set is worth about $157 (TCGplayer US market) and around €6.44 (Cardmarket EU). Prices move constantly — check the live links before buying or selling.

Is Magikarp rare?

Its rarity is listed as Common and it ranks #26 of 165 by value in Expedition Base Set. Rarity is the printed classification — it does not by itself guarantee value.

What's the most valuable card in Expedition Base Set?

By current US market price, it's Gengar at $800.

Is Magikarp's price going up or down?

On the Cardmarket (EU) trend it's +8% over 7 days, +10% over 30 days. That's an early momentum signal, not a guarantee — collectible prices are volatile and can reverse quickly.

Where can I check Magikarp's live price?

See the current TCGplayer (US) market price here: Magikarp on TCGplayer ↗.

How can I tell if a Magikarp is fake?

Because it trades at $157, Magikarp is a counterfeit target. The fast checks: the light test (real cards have an opaque middle layer), print texture under magnification, and font/symbol accuracy — full checklist in the Authenticity section above. And sanity-check the price: a copy offered far below $157 is the classic fake/bait pattern — check any asking price here.