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Gyarados
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$47.24Market Price
Raw NM
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Gyarados Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Gyarados is one of the original English holo rares from the Pokémon TCG’s first U.S. expansion, giving this card instant status as part of the hobby’s foundation era.
In-Game
Its attacks, Dragon Rage and Bubblebeam, were pulled straight from the video games, and Bulbapedia notes that Bubble Beam was a Generation I TM option for Gyarados—making this card feel especially faithful to the Red and Blue era.
Artist
The card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining artists of early Pokémon, whose Base Set work helped shape the visual identity collectors still associate with the WotC era.
Cultural Impact
This card’s flavor text comes from the original Pokédex portrayal of Gyarados as a city-destroying force of rage, which is a huge part of why vintage collectors see Gyarados as one of Kanto’s most intimidating non-legendary holos.
Set Lore
Bulbapedia records that this artwork debuted in the Japanese Expansion Pack before becoming the English Base Set holo, tying the card directly to the very first generation of Pokémon TCG history in both Japan and the West.
Card Reference
About Gyarados
Gyarados is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 6. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $47.24, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #6
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Gyarados?
The current market price of Gyarados is $47.24. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Gyarados from?
Gyarados is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 6, released in 1999.
Is Gyarados worth grading?
Whether 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 Gyarados?
You can buy or sell 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.
Approximately 25,000 PSA graded copies tracked.