Magikarp [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #35
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Magikarp [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Magikarp is card 35/102, making this 1st Edition copy part of the very first English Pokémon TCG print run that collectors chase as a cornerstone of the hobby.
Artist
This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the defining early Pokémon TCG illustrators whose style helped shape the visual identity of the original Base Set era.
In-Game
Magikarp debuted in the original Pokémon Red and Blue era as the famously weak fish Pokémon, which makes its presence in Base Set feel like a direct snapshot of the earliest video game experience.
Card History
Its attack pair of Tackle and Flail perfectly captures Magikarp’s underdog theme, with Flail turning damage already on Magikarp into a chance to swing back harder than collectors expect from such a humble card.
Set Lore
Because it comes from Base Set, this Magikarp sits in the same historic release that introduced English collectors to iconic originals like Charizard, Blastoise, and Gyarados, giving even an Uncommon like Magikarp deep nostalgic weight.
Card Reference
About Magikarp [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #35)
Magikarp [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 35. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $194.75, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $181.72 to $194.75, with a median of $181.72.
Card details
- Card Number
- #35
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Magikarp [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #35?
The current market price of Magikarp [1st Edition] is $194.75. 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 Base Set set, card number 35, released in 1999.
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 2,000 PSA graded copies tracked.