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Dark Gyarados
Sword & Shield•2021
$5.95Market Price
Raw NM
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Dark Gyarados Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Celebrations turned Dark Gyarados into a nostalgia chase by reprinting it in the Classic Collection, a mini-set built to honor iconic cards from Pokémon TCG history.
Card History
Dark Gyarados is one of the most recognizable Team Rocket throwbacks in Celebrations because the original card debuted in the 2000 Team Rocket expansion and was also famous as a prerelease promo.
In-Game
Surfing Pikachu V taps into one of Pikachu’s oldest side-legends, since Surfing Pikachu has appeared as a special variant across Pokémon games and promo history rather than as a standard battle form.
Card History
The surfing theme connects cleanly to the anime too, where Pikachu hit the waves in the Orange Islands episode "The Pi-Kahuna," making surf-ready Pikachu a long-running part of the franchise’s beachside charm.
Artist
This Celebrations print was illustrated by aky CG Works, a digital art name that has contributed extensively to the modern Pokémon TCG era and helps give this playful Pikachu concept its sleek V-card finish.
Card Reference
About Dark Gyarados
Dark Gyarados is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Celebrations set, card number 8. This card has a Classic Collection rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Sword & Shield era, and was released in 2021. The current market price is $5.95, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Celebrations
- Card Number
- #8
- Rarity
- Classic Collection
- Release Year
- 2021
- Language
- English
- Era
- Sword & Shield
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Gyarados?
The current market price of Dark Gyarados is $5.95. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Gyarados from?
Dark Gyarados is from the Pokemon Celebrations set, card number 8, released in 2021.
Is Dark Gyarados worth grading?
Whether Dark Gyarados 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 Dark Gyarados?
You can buy or sell Dark Gyarados 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.