---
title: "Gyarados 6/102 (Base Set) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-11-09
as_of: 2026-11-11
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Gyarados 6/102 (Base Set): price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## 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.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| 1st Edition | PSA 10 | — | 2 | $40,000 (2026-09-20) | $56,000 (2026-09-18) | 89 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 9 | — | 4 | $7,500 (2026-10-28) | $7,500 (2026-10-28) | 503 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 6 | — | 1 | $785.00 (2026-09-15) | $785.00 (2026-09-15) | — |
| Shadowless | PSA 9 | $775.00 | 6 | $726.00 (2026-11-08) | $800.00 (2026-09-01) | 768 |
| Unlimited | PSA 10 | — | 2 | $3,000 (2026-10-30) | $3,000 (2026-10-30) | 533 |
| Unlimited | PSA 9 | $251.77 | 8 | $274.69 (2026-11-08) | $347.15 (2026-11-08) | 4,494 |
| 1st Edition | PSA 8.5 | — | 0 | $1,300 (2025-05-16) | $1,596 (2020-12-07) | — |
| 1st Edition | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $1,675 (2025-09-30) | $1,675 (2025-09-30) | — |
| 1st Edition | PSA 7 | — | 2 | $1,275 (2026-09-21) | $1,576 (2026-08-17) | — |
| 1st Edition | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $405.00 (2025-02-19) | $405.00 (2025-02-19) | — |
| 1st Edition | PSA 4 | — | 1 | $690.00 (2026-08-17) | $690.00 (2026-08-17) | — |
| Shadowless | PSA 8 | — | 4 | $350.00 (2026-09-23) | $405.00 (2026-09-22) | — |
| Shadowless | PSA 5 | — | 2 | $70.00 (2026-09-19) | $100.00 (2026-09-16) | — |
| Unlimited | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $125.00 (2026-08-20) | $125.00 (2026-08-20) | — |
| Unlimited | PSA 7 | — | 0 | $48.00 (2026-03-02) | $48.00 (2026-03-02) | — |
| Unlimited | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $63.00 (2026-07-06) | $63.00 (2026-07-06) | — |
| Unlimited | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $35.00 (2026-01-02) | $35.00 (2026-01-02) | — |
| 1st Edition | CGC 10 | — | 0 | $21,080 (2026-02-16) | $21,080 (2026-02-16) | — |
| Shadowless | PSA 7 | — | 0 | $97.60 (2025-12-05) | $97.60 (2025-12-05) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-08 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $347.15 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/257807100077) |
| 2026-11-08 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $726.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/287692900460) |
| 2026-11-08 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $274.69 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/900049125181) |
| 2026-10-30 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $3,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/900033857273) |
| 2026-10-28 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $7,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/128148983767) |
| 2026-09-26 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $299.99 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/377518339839) |
| 2026-09-23 | Shadowless | PSA 8 | $350.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/112000421/psa) |
| 2026-09-22 | Shadowless | PSA 8 | $405.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/112000421/psa) |
| 2026-09-21 | Shadowless | PSA 8 | $325.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/112000421/psa) |
| 2026-09-21 | 1st Edition | PSA 7 | $1,275 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/52037859/psa) |
| 2026-09-21 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $2,650 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/87308469/psa) |
| 2026-09-20 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 | $40,000 | excluded | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/22776529/psa) |
| 2026-09-19 | Shadowless | PSA 5 | $70.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/72257777/psa) |
| 2026-09-19 | Shadowless | PSA 8 | $285.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/112000421/psa) |
| 2026-09-18 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 | $56,000 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/22859120/psa) |
| 2026-09-16 | Shadowless | PSA 5 | $100.00 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/72257777/psa) |
| 2026-09-16 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $4,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/46880881/psa) |
| 2026-09-15 | 1st Edition | PSA 6 | $785.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/166299512/psa) |
| 2026-09-06 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $250.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/83210388/psa) |
| 2026-09-05 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $250.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/307120131338) |
| 2026-09-04 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $246.50 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/257708429635) |
| 2026-09-04 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $750.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/111249879/psa) |
| 2026-09-01 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $800.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/111249879/psa) |
| 2026-09-01 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $4,250 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/40840842/psa) |
| 2026-08-31 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $800.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/206484564320) |
| 2026-08-31 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $5,520 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/46880881/psa) |
| 2026-08-28 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $700.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/74228759) |
| 2026-08-26 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $253.53 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/158203671866) |
| 2026-08-22 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $210.50 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/128028641442) |
| 2026-08-20 | Unlimited | PSA 8 | $125.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/318755550596) |
| 2026-08-17 | 1st Edition | PSA 4 | $690.00 | not stated | Fanatics Collect | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/144349235/psa) |
| 2026-08-17 | 1st Edition | PSA 7 | $1,576 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/147383668/psa) |
| 2026-08-16 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $799.99 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/74228759) |
| 2026-08-12 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 | $23,755 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/22776529/psa) |
| 2026-08-11 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $299.99 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/117325594452) |
| 2026-08-02 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $2,850 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.ebay.com/itm/287481270211) |
| 2026-07-08 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $6,600 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/64310509/psa) |
| 2026-07-06 | Unlimited | PSA 6 | $63.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-6/605258) |
| 2026-05-04 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $2,425 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-6/605258) |
| 2026-03-02 | Unlimited | PSA 7 | $48.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-6/605258) |
| 2026-03-02 | Unlimited | PSA 8 | $72.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-6/605258) |
| 2026-02-16 | 1st Edition | CGC 10 | $21,080 | included | Goldin | [link](https://goldin.co/auctions/1999-pokemon-1st-edition-base-set-holo-6-gyarados-cgc-pristine-10b4kbt) |
| 2026-01-23 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $3,536 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |
| 2026-01-02 | Unlimited | PSA 5 | $35.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-6/605258) |
| 2025-12-05 | Shadowless | PSA 7 | $97.60 | included | Goldin | [link](https://goldin.co/auctions/1999-pokemon-base-set-shadowless-rare-holofoil-6-gyarados3up7g) |
| 2025-09-30 | 1st Edition | PSA 8 | $1,675 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |
| 2025-09-28 | Unlimited | PSA 9 | $167.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-6/605258) |
| 2025-09-22 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $1,350 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-6/605258) |
| 2025-09-21 | Unlimited | PSA 10 | $875.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-6/605258) |
| 2025-08-31 | 1st Edition | PSA 8 | $1,154 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |
| 2025-07-20 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 | $9,433 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |
| 2025-07-11 | 1st Edition | PSA 6 | $547.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |
| 2025-05-16 | 1st Edition | PSA 8.5 | $1,300 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |
| 2025-04-07 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 | $11,111 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |
| 2025-03-25 | 1st Edition | PSA 10 | $11,900 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |
| 2025-02-19 | 1st Edition | PSA 5 | $405.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |
| 2023-09-01 | 1st Edition | PSA 9 | $1,170 | included | Goldin | [link](https://goldin.co/auctions/1999-pokemon-base-set-1st-edition-6-gyarados-psa-mint-9p1hsz) |
| 2023-04-14 | Shadowless | PSA 9 | $216.00 | included | Goldin | [link](https://goldin.co/auctions/1999-pokemon-game-shadowless-6-gyarados-holo-psa-91rtco) |
| 2023-03-31 | Shadowless | PSA 7 | $68.40 | included | Goldin | [link](https://goldin.co/auctions/1999-pokemon-game-shadowless-6-gyarados-holo-psa-7ztpcq) |
| 2020-12-07 | 1st Edition | PSA 8.5 | $1,596 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) |

## How to identify each version

- **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.

**Identity note:** Seed variants are correct, but sales and populations must be kept in three separate buckets: 1st Edition, Shadowless, and Unlimited.

## Why this card matters

PSA 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.

## Identifying the exact version

First 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** All Base Set Gyarados 6/102 copies are the same card for pricing. **What the evidence says:** The knowledge base requires edition and variant separation; 1st Edition, Shadowless, and Unlimited should never be merged as direct comps.
- **Myth:** Population counts prove how many Base Set Gyarados cards exist. **What the evidence says:** Population counts are only graded-copy counts in a grading database, not a census of raw or sealed copies.
- **Myth:** A lower-grade 1st Edition sale can price an Unlimited PSA 10. **What the evidence says:** The pricing procedure requires matching variant and grade; different variants and grades answer different valuation questions.
- **Myth:** A slab cert lookup is enough to authenticate an expensive vintage card. **What the evidence says:** PSA warns that valid cert numbers can be copied, so physical card and holder inspection still matters.

## FAQ

### How do I tell 1st Edition Gyarados from Unlimited?

A 1st Edition copy has the 1st Edition stamp, while Unlimited has no 1st Edition stamp and uses the later Base Set frame. Sources: 2, 3.

### How much is a PSA 10 1st Edition Gyarados worth?

Recent PSA-reported eBay and marketplace sales for PSA 10 1st Edition included $40,000.00 on 2026-09-20 and $23,755.00 on 2026-08-12, but source venues and terms must be checked individually. Sources: 4.

### How much is a PSA 9 1st Edition Gyarados worth?

A PSA cert page reported PSA 9 1st Edition sales including $4,250.00 on 2026-09-01 and $5,520.00 on 2026-08-31. Sources: 5.

### How much is a PSA 10 Unlimited Gyarados worth?

A PSA cert page reported Unlimited PSA 10 sales including $2,650.00 on 2026-09-21 and $2,500.00 on 2026-09-20. Sources: 6.

### How many PSA 10 1st Edition Gyarados copies exist?

PSA displayed 89 PSA 10 1st Edition copies when accessed for this batch on 2026-09-26. Sources: 4.

### How many PSA 10 Unlimited Gyarados copies exist?

PSA displayed 533 PSA 10 copies for the non-1st Edition Gyarados-Holo record when accessed for this batch on 2026-09-26. Sources: 6.

### Is Shadowless the same as 1st Edition?

No; Shadowless is a separate early Base Set variant and should not be merged with 1st Edition sales. Sources: 7.

## Sources

1. [1999 Nintendo Pokemon Game Gyarados-Holo \| PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-6/605258) (PSA)
2. [1999 Nintendo Pokemon Game Gyarados-Holo (1st Edition) \| PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/non-sports-cards/1999-nintendo-pokemon-game/gyarados-holo-1st-edition-6/605259) (PSA)
3. [1999 Pokémon Game PSA Price Guide](https://www.psacard.com/priceguide/non-sports-tcg-card-values/1999-poke-mon-game/2432) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 22776529](https://www.psacard.com/cert/22776529/psa) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification 40840842](https://www.psacard.com/cert/40840842/psa) (PSA)
6. [PSA Cert Verification 87308469](https://www.psacard.com/cert/87308469/psa) (PSA)
7. [PSA Cert Verification 74228759](https://www.psacard.com/en-CA/cert/74228759) (PSA)
8. [Did I purchase fake or counterfeit cards?](https://support.pokemon.com/hc/en-us/articles/360002068953-Did-I-purchase-fake-or-counterfeit-cards) (Pokémon Support)
9. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Gyarados 6/102 (Base Set). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/base-set/gyarados-6-102/ (accessed 2026-11-11).

Machine-readable: https://cardvolume.com/api/v1/cards/pokemon--base-set--gyarados-6-102.json · Method: https://cardvolume.com/methodology/