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Magikarp [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$6.99Market Price
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Magikarp [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Team Rocket Magikarp is a memorable oddball from the set because its Rapid Evolution attack can jump straight into either Gyarados or Dark Gyarados, perfectly matching Team Rocket’s twisted evolution theme.
Set Lore
Team Rocket was the fifth main Pokémon TCG expansion in English and the first to introduce Dark Pokémon, which makes this Magikarp part of the original villain-era set that changed how collectors viewed Kanto cards.
In-Game
Magikarp’s entire identity is built on one of Pokémon’s most famous payoffs: the weak fish that evolves into Gyarados, a concept tied to the Chinese legend of carp leaping the Dragon Gate and becoming dragons.
Card History
Magikarp became an anime icon through Team Rocket’s misadventures, especially when James’s useless purchase evolved into a raging Gyarados after being kicked overboard.
Artist
Kagemaru Himeno is one of the defining illustrators of vintage Pokémon cards, contributing artwork since the early expansions and becoming instantly recognizable to long-time TCG collectors.
Card Reference
About Magikarp [1st Edition]
Magikarp [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 47. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $6.99, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #47
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Magikarp [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Magikarp [1st Edition] is $6.99. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Magikarp [1st Edition] from?
Magikarp [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Team Rocket set, card number 47, released in 2000.
Is Magikarp [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Magikarp [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Magikarp [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Magikarp [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 1,500 PSA graded copies tracked.