Magikarp

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Magikarp - Base Set 2 (#50)

Pokémon Basic Uncommon HP 30
TCGplayer market reference
$1.69
normal
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Number
50
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Energy
Water
In the distant past, it was stronger than its horribly weak descendants that exist today.
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Magikarp - Base Set 2

Magikarp is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 50 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 30 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $1.69. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Magikarp has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#50 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 54Average

Strong grading upside, era strength. Weak market heat.

Market Heat 23

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 42

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

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$1.69 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$1.69
Low
$0.89
Nov 2021
High
$8.85
Dec 2020
Avg
$2.00
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
-80.9%
since first tracked
Tracked since Dec 1, 2020 · 242 data points

Sale History 232 sales · since 2020-12-01

PSA 10 high $89.99 PSA 9 high $57.50 Raw high $8.85
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $1.75
RAW $1.65
RAW $1.25
RAW $1.45
RAW $1.09
RAW $1.02
RAW $2.84
RAW $1.98
RAW $1.72
RAW $1.96
RAW $2.00
RAW $1.96
RAW $1.89
RAW $1.75
RAW $2.40
? Card FAQ

Magikarp FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Magikarp from Base Set 2 worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $1.69. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Magikarp?

This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Magikarp has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Magikarp?

Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Magikarp released?

The Base Set 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#50 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Magikarp?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Magikarp legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.