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Magikarp
EX Series•2004
$9.46Market Price
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Magikarp Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
This Magikarp is one of the low-number commons in EX Team Rocket Returns, a 2004 set that brought Team Rocket back into the spotlight and introduced Pokémon ☆ to the English EX era, giving even humble pulls like Magikarp a place in one of the era’s most nostalgic expansions.
Set Lore
EX Team Rocket Returns was released in English on November 8, 2004, and its reverse holo cards featured the set logo stamped in the artwork box, a detail collectors still love hunting in binder pages and graded copies.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Yukiko Baba, and the artwork leans into Magikarp’s underdog charm instead of power, which fits perfectly with a card whose only attack, Call for Friends, is all about setting up the Bench rather than fighting head-on.
In-Game
Magikarp’s whole collector appeal comes from one of Pokémon’s most famous transformations: the weak fish from the original games evolves into Gyarados, a payoff so iconic that writers have linked it to the Chinese carp-leaping-waterfall legend.
Cultural Impact
Magikarp is so recognizable that, despite being intentionally weak in battle, it has become one of the franchise’s best-known comic-relief and perseverance symbols, which gives even a common ex-era card like this one extra personality for longtime fans.
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About Magikarp
Magikarp is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Team Rocket Returns set, card number 65. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2004. The current market price is $9.46, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Team Rocket Returns
- Card Number
- #65
- Rarity
- Common
- Release Year
- 2004
- Language
- English
- Era
- EX Series
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Magikarp?
The current market price of Magikarp is $9.46. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Magikarp from?
Magikarp is from the Pokemon Team Rocket Returns set, card number 65, released in 2004.
Is Magikarp worth grading?
Whether Magikarp 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?
You can buy or sell Magikarp 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.