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Gyarados
Base Set · 6/102
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 60 verified sales of the Gyarados 6/102 (Base Set) as of November 11, 2026.
- The Unlimited PSA 9 market price is $251.77, the median of 8 verified sales between August 22, 2026 and November 8, 2026.
- The Shadowless PSA 9 market price is $775.00, the median of 6 verified sales between August 16, 2026 and November 8, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $56,000 for a 1st Edition PSA 10 on September 18, 2026 at Fanatics Collect.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $1,726,628.
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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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, PSA 9): last verified sale $7,500 on Oct 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 Nov 11, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Shadowless, PSA 9): $775.00 market price, median of 6 verified sales between Aug 16, 2026 and Nov 8, 2026 (range $700.00–$800.00). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Unlimited, PSA 10): last verified sale $3,000 on Oct 30, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Unlimited, PSA 9): $251.77 market price, median of 8 verified sales between Aug 22, 2026 and Nov 8, 2026 (range $210.50–$347.15). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/, as of Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, PSA 8.5): last verified sale $1,300 on May 16, 2025 (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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, PSA 8): last verified sale $1,675 on Sep 30, 2025 (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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, PSA 7): last verified sale $1,275 on Sep 21, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, PSA 5): last verified sale $405.00 on Feb 19, 2025 (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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, PSA 4): last verified sale $690.00 on Aug 17, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Shadowless, PSA 8): last verified sale $350.00 on Sep 23, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Shadowless, PSA 5): last verified sale $70.00 on Sep 19, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Unlimited, PSA 8): last verified sale $125.00 on Aug 20, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Unlimited, PSA 7): last verified sale $48.00 on Mar 2, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Unlimited, PSA 6): last verified sale $63.00 on Jul 6, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Unlimited, PSA 5): last verified sale $35.00 on Jan 2, 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (1st Edition, CGC 10): last verified sale $21,080 on Feb 16, 2026 (Goldin). 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Gyarados 6/102 (Shadowless, PSA 7): last verified sale $97.60 on Dec 5, 2025 (Goldin). 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 Nov 11, 2026.
Values as of Nov 11, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Gyarados price by grade
| Version | Grade | Price | Basis | Verified sales | Last sale | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition | PSA 10 | $23,755 | median of the last 5 sales | 6 | $40,000 · Sep 20, 2026 | $56,000 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $5,520 | median of the last 5 sales | 7 | $7,500 · Oct 28, 2026 | $7,500 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 6 | $666.00 | median of the last 2 sales | 2 | $785.00 · Sep 15, 2026 | $785.00 |
| Shadowless | PSA 9 | $775.00 | 90-day median of 6 sales | 7 | $726.00 · Nov 8, 2026 | $800.00 |
| Unlimited | PSA 10 | $2,650 | median of the last 5 sales | 6 | $3,000 · Oct 30, 2026 | $3,000 |
| Unlimited | PSA 9 | $251.77 | 90-day median of 8 sales | 10 | $274.69 · Nov 8, 2026 | $347.15 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 8.5 | $1,448 | median of the last 2 sales | 2 | $1,300 · May 16, 2025 | $1,596 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 8 | $1,415 | median of the last 2 sales | 2 | $1,675 · Sep 30, 2025 | $1,675 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 7 | $1,426 | median of the last 2 sales | 2 | $1,275 · Sep 21, 2026 | $1,576 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 5 | $405.00 | last verified sale | 1 | $405.00 · Feb 19, 2025 | $405.00 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 4 | $690.00 | last verified sale | 1 | $690.00 · Aug 17, 2026 | $690.00 |
| Shadowless | PSA 8 | $337.50 | median of the last 4 sales | 4 | $350.00 · Sep 23, 2026 | $405.00 |
| Shadowless | PSA 5 | $85.00 | median of the last 2 sales | 2 | $70.00 · Sep 19, 2026 | $100.00 |
| Unlimited | PSA 8 | $98.50 | median of the last 2 sales | 2 | $125.00 · Aug 20, 2026 | $125.00 |
| Unlimited | PSA 7 | $48.00 | last verified sale | 1 | $48.00 · Mar 2, 2026 | $48.00 |
| Unlimited | PSA 6 | $63.00 | last verified sale | 1 | $63.00 · Jul 6, 2026 | $63.00 |
| Unlimited | PSA 5 | $35.00 | last verified sale | 1 | $35.00 · Jan 2, 2026 | $35.00 |
| 1st Edition | CGC 10 | $21,080 | last verified sale | 1 | $21,080 · Feb 16, 2026 | $21,080 |
| Shadowless | PSA 7 | $83.00 | median of the last 2 sales | 2 | $97.60 · Dec 5, 2025 | $97.60 |
Price: the 90-day market price where there is one (median of at least 5 verified sales), otherwise the median of the last 5 verified sales. Each version and grade is priced on its own; nothing is averaged across grades.
Sales history
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| Date | Version | Grade | Price | Venue | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $347.15 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $73.06 not included | Verified | Open |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $726.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $12.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $274.69 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $5.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $3,000 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $5.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $7,500 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $3.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $299.99 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $31.70 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 7 · cert 99764292 | $165.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 327370147878 | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 8 · cert 90787553 | $350.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 318901004826 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 8 · cert 115598252 | $405.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 267785448519 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 7 · cert 161112306 | $153.50 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 307174832985 | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 8 · cert 166880774 | $325.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 336804393422 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 7 · cert 169691793 | $1,275 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 128081318133 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 10 · cert 87308469 | $2,650 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 336571301763. | Cross-checked | 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 19, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 5 · cert 98730354 | $70.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 336802732848 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 8 · cert 41737080 | $285.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Lot 178374353544 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 · cert 64199032 | $56,000 | Fanatics Collect fixed Lot cac46a28-a435-4c1e-a02c-7a2c2155688d. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 5 · cert 156333433 | $100.00 | Fanatics Collect fixed Lot 9f05c88c-bfdd-4b35-9f6d-e823456dfcaa | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 · cert 20635574 | $4,000 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Lot 267749954032 | 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 7, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 7 · cert 160437182 | $225.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 278151340636 | Excluded | 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. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 5, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $250.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed | Verified | Open |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $246.50 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction | Verified | Open |
| Sep 4, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 9 · cert 133656102 | $750.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 298636998043 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 9 · cert 78356011 | $800.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Lot 206484564320 | Cross-checked | 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. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $800.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $39.74 not included | Verified | Open |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 · cert 140823579 | $5,520 | Fanatics Collect auction Lot 6375675 | Cross-checked | 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 26, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $253.53 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $28.09 not included | Verified | Open |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $210.50 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $23.75 not included | Verified | Open |
| Aug 20, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 8 | $125.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed | Verified | Open |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 4 · cert 129264143 | $690.00 | Fanatics Collect auction Lot 6305191. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Aug 17, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 7 · cert 122035792 | $1,576 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 206471366901. Reported as a record for this grade | 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 |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $299.99 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $29.13 not included | Verified | Open |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $2,850 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $6.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Jul 8, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 · cert 64310509 | $6,600 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 206384923515. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Jul 6, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 6 · cert 147804489 | $63.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 800252923843 | Verified | Open |
| May 4, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 10 · cert 64295636 | $2,425 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 406881842800 | Verified | Open |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 7 · cert 102867678 | $48.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 406709575219 | Verified | Open |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 8 · cert 55540374 | $72.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 406709478190 | Verified | Open |
| Feb 16, 2026 | 1st Edition | CGC 10 | $21,080 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $17,000 + 24% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Jan 23, 2026 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 · cert 63579778 | $3,536 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 206002208690 | Verified | Open |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Unlimited | PSA 5 · cert 86557241 | $35.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 389414540619 | Verified | Open |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Shadowless | PSA 7 | $97.60 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $80 + 22% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Sep 30, 2025 | 1st Edition | PSA 8 · cert 93716277 | $1,675 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 376573444512. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Unlimited | PSA 9 · cert 42024578 | $167.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 177427943338 | Verified | Open |
| Sep 22, 2025 | Unlimited | PSA 10 · cert 52605174 | $1,350 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 286815133914 | Verified | Open |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Unlimited | PSA 10 · cert 28266232 | $875.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 286826104484 | Verified | Open |
| Aug 31, 2025 | 1st Edition | PSA 8 · cert 22715350 | $1,154 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 286778155351 | Verified | Open |
| Jul 20, 2025 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 · cert 17736193 | $9,433 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 167652724888 | Verified | Open |
| Jul 11, 2025 | 1st Edition | PSA 6 · cert 72248319 | $547.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 396822321150. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| May 16, 2025 | 1st Edition | PSA 8.5 · cert 26592660 | $1,300 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 365590221323 | Verified | Open |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 · cert 27068558 | $11,111 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 335887919214 | Verified | Open |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 · cert 16870073 | $11,900 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 297127767198 | Verified | Open |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 1st Edition | PSA 5 · cert 47796757 | $405.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 387925801351 | Verified | Open |
| Sep 1, 2023 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $1,170 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $975 + 20% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Apr 14, 2023 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $216.00 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $180 + 20% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Mar 31, 2023 | Shadowless | PSA 7 | $68.40 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $57 + 20% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Dec 7, 2020 | 1st Edition | PSA 8.5 · cert 20692172 | $1,596 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 193785249334. Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
Verified: an editor or automated check confirmed the figure on the source page. Cross-checked: an independent second research pass reopened the source and confirmed it. Reported: cited by research but not re-checked; never used in metrics. 3 sales were excluded (reasons on hover). Asking prices are never listed here.
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
1st Edition · PSA 6
Shadowless · PSA 9
Unlimited · PSA 10
Unlimited · PSA 9
1st Edition · PSA 8.5
1st Edition · PSA 8
1st Edition · PSA 7
1st Edition · PSA 5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 5; no chart.
1st Edition · PSA 4
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 4; no chart.
Shadowless · PSA 8
Shadowless · PSA 5
Unlimited · PSA 8
Unlimited · PSA 7
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 7; no chart.
Unlimited · PSA 6
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 6; no chart.
Unlimited · PSA 5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 5; no chart.
1st Edition · CGC 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 10; no chart.
Shadowless · PSA 7
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
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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
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Frequently asked questions
How do I tell 1st Edition Gyarados from Unlimited?
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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 Nov 9, 2026. Found an error? Report it.
