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Gyarados
Base Set · 6/102
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, PSA 10): last verified sale $40,000 on Sep 20, 2026 (Fanatics Collect). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, PSA 9): no verified sales on record. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, PSA 6): last verified sale $785.00 on Sep 15, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Shadowless, PSA 9): last verified sale $700.00 on Aug 28, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Unlimited, PSA 10): no verified sales on record. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Unlimited, PSA 9): no verified sales on record. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/, as of Sep 27, 2026.
Values as of Sep 27, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Sales history
| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 10 · cert 87308469 | $2,650 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 336571301763. | Reported | Open |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 · cert 17736193 | $40,000 hammer, excl. premium | Fanatics Collect best offer PSA cert page sales of similar items; buyer premium treatment not stated by PSA. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 6 · cert 119358076 | $785.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 287586674909. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 9 · cert 28830219 | $250.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 307120131338. | Reported | Open |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 · cert 22901045 | $4,250 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 800557910046. | Reported | Open |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 9 · cert 43212683 | $700.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer PSA cert page sales of similar items. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 9 · cert 112130938 | $799.99 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA cert page sales of similar items. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 · cert 15858313 | $23,755 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 800462506204. | Cross-checked | Open |
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Raw-condition estimates
Raw-condition estimates from Scrydex based on TCGplayer marketplace data, updated Sep 27, 2026. The method is not published, so these are shown separately and never used in CardVolume’s market price, which comes only from documented sales. Raw estimates are not comparable with graded sale prices.
firstEditionShadowlessHolofoil
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $4,987 | $30.01 | — | |
| Raw · LP | $2,380 | $600.00 | — | |
| Raw · MP | $2,000 | $566.25 | — | |
| Raw · HP | — | $299.99 | — | |
| Raw · DM | — | $111.61 | — |
unlimitedHolofoil
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $38.00 | $45.32 | — | |
| Raw · LP | $20.99 | $21.58 | — | |
| Raw · MP | $15.25 | $14.57 | — | |
| Raw · HP | $11.03 | $11.03 | — | |
| Raw · DM | $6.98 | $7.29 | — |
unlimitedShadowlessHolofoil
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $999.00 | $123.52 | — | |
| Raw · LP | $89.95 | $106.40 | — | |
| Raw · MP | $50.00 | $46.46 | — | |
| Raw · HP | $43.51 | $35.62 | — | |
| Raw · DM | $28.52 | $28.30 | — |
Data: Scrydex. Provider estimates are not sales records.
Price chart
1st Edition · PSA 10
1st Edition · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
1st Edition · PSA 6
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 6; no chart.
Shadowless · PSA 9
Unlimited · PSA 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 10; no chart.
Unlimited · PSA 9
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 9; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition | PSA | 10 | 89 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| 1st Edition | PSA | 9 | 503 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Shadowless | PSA | 9 | 768 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Unlimited | PSA | 10 | 533 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
| Unlimited | PSA | 9 | 4,494 | Sep 26, 2026 | Open |
Population counts copies graded by one company in one grade. It is not a print run and it grows with every submission. Why population is not print run
Grading math for this card
Prefilled with the latest qualifying sale for each grade where one exists. Replace any value with your own. We never suggest what grade your copy will get.
Formula from Grading: condition, uncertainty, and economics: grading pays only if your honest chance of the high grade exceeds (raw net + cost − other-outcome net) ÷ (high-grade net − other-outcome net). The 13% fee is an editable assumption, not a quoted tariff.
About Gyarados
Gyarados 6/102 is one of the original English Base Set holo cards. Collectors search for it because edition differences and condition create very different markets for the same Pokémon and artwork.
Why this card matters
Verified factPSA CardFacts separates Base Set Gyarados-Holo into distinct records and price histories, including 1st Edition and non-1st Edition records. That matters because the same Pokémon, artwork, and card number can represent very different collectible objects. The 1st Edition stamp, the Shadowless frame, and the later Unlimited frame should be treated as separate versions from the start of research, before comparing grades or prices. [1][2][3]
Identifying the exact version
AnalysisFirst check for the 1st Edition stamp. If it is present, the card belongs in the 1st Edition bucket. If it is absent, inspect the frame: Shadowless copies lack the later drop shadow around the art box, while Unlimited copies have the later Base Set look. Keep English Base Set Gyarados 6/102 separate from Base Set 2, Legendary Collection, Evolutions, Japanese Base, and any reprinted treatment. [1][2][3]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisThe largest price differences come from edition and grade. PSA pages show 1st Edition PSA 10 and PSA 9 sales far above Unlimited PSA 10 and PSA 9 sales, while Shadowless sits in its own middle market. Because vintage holos often show scratching, whitening, print defects, or edge wear, a photo-visible copy should not be assumed to match a slabbed comp unless grade, variant, and cert are aligned. [2][4][5][6][7]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; use multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. For Base Set Gyarados, confirm edition stamp, shadow status, copyright line, holo pattern, borders, back color, size, and wear. For slabs, compare the PSA cert record to the label and card, then inspect the holder and images. A correct-looking cert number is not a complete authentication protocol. [8][9]
Telling the versions apart
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| 1st Edition | Has the 1st Edition stamp on the left side of the card image and Base Set holo Gyarados #6/102 identity. |
| Shadowless | No 1st Edition stamp, but the card has the early Base Set shadowless frame without the later right-side drop shadow. |
| Unlimited | No 1st Edition stamp and uses the later Base Set frame with the right-side drop shadow. |
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Frequently asked questions
How do I tell 1st Edition Gyarados from Unlimited?
How much is a PSA 10 1st Edition Gyarados worth?
How much is a PSA 9 1st Edition Gyarados worth?
How much is a PSA 10 Unlimited Gyarados worth?
How many PSA 10 1st Edition Gyarados copies exist?
How many PSA 10 Unlimited Gyarados copies exist?
Is Shadowless the same as 1st Edition?
Sources
- 1999 Nintendo Pokemon Game Gyarados-Holo | PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 1999 Nintendo Pokemon Game Gyarados-Holo (1st Edition) | PSA CardFacts — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- 1999 Pokémon Game PSA Price Guide — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 22776529 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 40840842 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 87308469 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 74228759 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards? — Pokémon Support (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Certification Verification — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
Not yet established
- No official manufacturer page for the original 1999 English Base Set release was opened in this batch, so no supply event was recorded.
- Shadowless PSA 10 sale data were not established from an opened page in this batch.
- Fanatics Collect buyer-premium treatment was not stated on the PSA sales snippet.
Research: Codex research pass (live web) · automated source checks · independent cross-check · generated Sep 26, 2026 · reviewed by CardVolume editorial (owner-approved) on Sep 27, 2026 · updated Sep 27, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
