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Magikarp
Paldea Evolved · 203/193
Key facts
- CardVolume lists 57 verified sales of the Magikarp 203/193 (Paldea Evolved) as of November 12, 2026.
- The Illustration Rare PSA 10 market price is $3,700, the median of 21 verified sales between August 17, 2026 and November 8, 2026.
- The Illustration Rare PSA 9 market price is $450.00, the median of 21 verified sales between September 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026.
- The highest verified sale on record is $4,277 for an Illustration Rare PSA 10 on August 17, 2026 at eBay.
- The graded market value of tracked grades (market price × graded population) is $20,573,400.
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Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, PSA 10): $3,700 market price, median of 21 verified sales between Aug 17, 2026 and Nov 8, 2026 (range $3,359–$4,277). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, PSA 9): $450.00 market price, median of 21 verified sales between Sep 9, 2026 and Nov 8, 2026 (range $350.00–$561.84). Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, PSA 8): last verified sale $375.00 on Sep 12, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, PSA 7): last verified sale $23.18 on Oct 6, 2023 (Goldin). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, CGC 10): last verified sale $1,100 on Sep 9, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, CGC 10 Pristine): last verified sale $4,250 on Aug 18, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, CGC 9.5): last verified sale $521.40 on Aug 30, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, BGS 9.5): last verified sale $1,050 on Jul 2, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, SGC 10): last verified sale $1,160 on Jan 17, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Magikarp 203/193 (Illustration Rare, TAG 10): last verified sale $3,850 on Aug 17, 2026 (eBay). Not enough verified sales in the last 90 days for a market price. Source: CardVolume, cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/, as of Nov 12, 2026.
Values as of Nov 12, 2026 in USD. Market price = median of at least 5 qualifying sales of this exact version and grade in the last 90 days. Methodology
Magikarp price by grade
| Grade | Price | Basis | Verified sales | Last sale | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $3,700 | 90-day median of 21 sales | 22 | $3,359 · Nov 8, 2026 | $4,277 |
| PSA 9 | $450.00 | 90-day median of 21 sales | 26 | $350.00 · Nov 8, 2026 | $561.84 |
| PSA 8 | $227.76 | median of the last 2 sales | 2 | $375.00 · Sep 12, 2026 | $375.00 |
| PSA 7 | $23.18 | last verified sale | 1 | $23.18 · Oct 6, 2023 | $23.18 |
| CGC 10 | $1,100 | last verified sale | 1 | $1,100 · Sep 9, 2026 | $1,100 |
| CGC 10 Pristine | $4,250 | last verified sale | 1 | $4,250 · Aug 18, 2026 | $4,250 |
| CGC 9.5 | $521.40 | last verified sale | 1 | $521.40 · Aug 30, 2026 | $521.40 |
| BGS 9.5 | $1,050 | last verified sale | 1 | $1,050 · Jul 2, 2026 | $1,050 |
| SGC 10 | $1,160 | last verified sale | 1 | $1,160 · Jan 17, 2026 | $1,160 |
| TAG 10 | $3,850 | last verified sale | 1 | $3,850 · Aug 17, 2026 | $3,850 |
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 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $399.99 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $5.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $350.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $7.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,359 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $44.56 not included | Verified | Open |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,600 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $5.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,400 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $5.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $360.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $5.00 not included | Verified | Open |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $350.77 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $6.00 not included | Verified | Open |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $372.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $9.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Oct 16, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $404.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $5.50 not included | Verified | Open |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,700 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $29.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,550 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $400.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $5.27 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $465.33 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $38.28 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $561.84 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $25.19 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 141411689 | $464.08 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 800694841975 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 24, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 114358793 | $3,550 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 800662923612. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,380 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 123198688 | $482.77 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 318905826218 | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 23, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 169714793 | $485.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed PSA cert page search result reported this sale. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,760 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,676 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,553 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 22, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 109503420 | $365.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 366669518110 | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $367.49 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $8.60 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 21, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 141352039 | $405.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 198640303438 | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $425.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $6.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 17, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $478.32 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $38.73 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $450.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $5.58 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $525.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $5.72 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $505.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $4,036 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $4,150 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $19.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 12, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 8 · cert 101231724 | $375.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Lot 278366473092. Reported as a record for this grade | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $425.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $5.34 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,366 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $10.60 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 10, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $475.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $5.27 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $517.50 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed | Verified | Open |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Illustration Rare | CGC 10 | $1,100 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer | Verified | Open |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 8 · cert 134994755 | $349.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Lot 206540173449 | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 115924965 | $4,010 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 377468126531. | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 9, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 81168692 | $3,500 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 128059669634. | Cross-checked | Open |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $4,010 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,500 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 8, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 125541776 | $3,575 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 128054777507 | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 8 · cert 158776250 | $350.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 407175243175 | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 7, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 · cert 127816000 | $4,000 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Lot 307152718077 | Excluded | Open |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,900 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,850 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Sep 6, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,700 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $4,184 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $6.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Illustration Rare | CGC 9.5 | $521.40 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed | Verified | Open |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 142741539 | $394.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 800552892551. | Excluded | Open |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 · cert 157146586 | $380.00 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction PSA cert page sales of similar items; lot 336755017144. | Excluded | Open |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $4,176 hammer, excl. premium | eBay auction Shipping $4.99 not included | Verified | Open |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Illustration Rare | CGC 10 Pristine | $4,250 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $4,277 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Shipping $183.33 not included | Verified | Open |
| Aug 17, 2026 | Illustration Rare | TAG 10 | $3,850 hammer, excl. premium | eBay fixed Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Illustration Rare | BGS 9.5 | $1,050 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $1,760 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $1,419 + 24% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Illustration Rare | SGC 10 | $1,160 hammer, excl. premium | eBay best offer Reported as a record for this grade | Verified | Open |
| May 31, 2024 | Illustration Rare | PSA 8 | $80.52 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $66 + 22% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Mar 29, 2024 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $61.00 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $50 + 22% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $51.24 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $42 + 22% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Dec 29, 2023 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $46.36 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $38 + 22% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $97.60 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $80 + 22% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Oct 6, 2023 | Illustration Rare | PSA 7 | $23.18 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $19 + 22% buyer's premium | Verified | Open |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $59.78 incl. buyer's premium | Goldin auction Hammer $49 + 22% buyer's premium | 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. 10 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.
| Condition / grade | Low | Market | High | 30-day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw · NM | $360.00 | $368.75 | — | |
| Raw · LP | $273.51 | $329.25 | — | |
| Raw · MP | $250.00 | $256.81 | — | |
| Raw · HP | $225.92 | $254.49 | — | |
| Raw · DM | $192.03 | $193.06 | — |
Data: Scrydex. Provider estimates are not sales records.
Price chart
Illustration Rare · PSA 10
Illustration Rare · PSA 9
Illustration Rare · PSA 8
Illustration Rare · PSA 7
Fewer than two qualifying sales for PSA 7; no chart.
Illustration Rare · CGC 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 10; no chart.
Illustration Rare · CGC 10 Pristine
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 10 Pristine; no chart.
Illustration Rare · CGC 9.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for CGC 9.5; no chart.
Illustration Rare · BGS 9.5
Fewer than two qualifying sales for BGS 9.5; no chart.
Illustration Rare · SGC 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for SGC 10; no chart.
Illustration Rare · TAG 10
Fewer than two qualifying sales for TAG 10; no chart.
Graded population
| Version | Grader | Grade | Count | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illustration Rare | PSA | 10 | 3,981 | Sep 27, 2026 | Open |
| Illustration Rare | PSA | 9 | 12,986 | 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 Magikarp
Magikarp 203/193 is the English Paldea Evolved Illustration Rare. Collectors search for it because Shinji Kanda's artwork made it one of the most discussed modern Magikarp cards.
Why this card matters
Verified factThe official Pokémon card database identifies Magikarp 203/193 as an Illustration Rare from Paldea Evolved with artwork by Shinji Kanda. It is not the ordinary set Magikarp, which appears earlier in the checklist. The demand story is therefore mainly about exact artwork, language, and rarity treatment. Any price analysis should compare English 203/193 Illustration Rare copies only, with raw, PSA 9, and PSA 10 separated. [1][2]
Identifying the exact version
Verified factStart with the card number: the target is 203/193, not 042/193. The official record gives the Paldea Evolved set, Illustration Rare rarity, and Shinji Kanda illustrator credit. Raw listings should show front and back photos, readable collector number, and the textured illustration treatment. Slabbed listings should match the grader label to Magikarp, Paldea Evolved, #203, and Illustration Rare before using the sale as a comp. [1][3]
What moves the price between versions and grades
AnalysisRecent PSA cert pages show a large separation between PSA 10 and PSA 9 reported sales. That does not mean every raw copy should be treated as a future PSA 10. The grading chapter requires inspection for centering, surface, corners, edges, print lines, dents, and other defects before assigning grade probabilities. For this card, grade, cert, language, and exact Illustration Rare identity are all required comp filters. [3][4][5]
Authenticity checks
Verified factCompare against official references; use multiple checks; do not use destructive tests. Verify the exact Paldea Evolved 203/193 identity, artwork, English text, holo and texture, card size, edges, back design, and seller photos. For slabs, confirm the certification page matches the card and label, while remembering that copied cert numbers exist. A good cert lookup supports the listing but does not authenticate the physical item by itself. [1][6][7]
What people get wrong about this card
Based on the claims our guides decline to adopt: Risk and strategy · Case studies and corrections
Supply events
- Jun 9, 2023 · same packs new productThe Paldea Evolved expansion released as an English Scarlet & Violet-era booster set containing Magikarp 203/193. Source
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a PSA 10 Magikarp 203/193 worth?
How much is a PSA 9 Magikarp 203/193 worth?
How many PSA 10 copies exist?
Who illustrated Magikarp 203/193?
Is Magikarp 203/193 a secret rare?
Sources
- Magikarp | Paldea Evolved | TCG Card Database — The Pokémon Company International (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Card List — The Pokémon Company International (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 110448666 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 130005565 — PSA (accessed Sep 26, 2026)
- PSA Cert Verification 112311455 — 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 opened primary raw-sale page was established for this batch.
- Non-PSA population counts were not established.
- The exact English release-page source for the Paldea Evolved set launch date was not opened in this batch.
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.
