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title: "Magikarp 203/193 (Paldea Evolved) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/
category: Pokémon
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Magikarp 203/193 (Paldea Evolved): price, verified sales and population

> 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.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 11 verified sales of the Magikarp 203/193 (Paldea Evolved) as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $464.08 for an Illustration Rare PSA 9 on September 24, 2026 at eBay.
- The highest verified sale on record is $4,250 for an Illustration Rare CGC 10 Pristine on August 18, 2026 at eBay.

## 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 |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | — | 1 | $3,500 (2026-09-09) | $3,500 (2026-09-09) | 3,981 |
| Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | — | 3 | $464.08 (2026-09-24) | $485.00 (2026-09-23) | 12,986 |
| Illustration Rare | PSA 8 | — | 1 | $375.00 (2026-09-12) | $375.00 (2026-09-12) | — |
| Illustration Rare | CGC 10 | — | 1 | $1,100 (2026-09-09) | $1,100 (2026-09-09) | — |
| Illustration Rare | CGC 10 Pristine | — | 1 | $4,250 (2026-08-18) | $4,250 (2026-08-18) | — |
| Illustration Rare | CGC 9.5 | — | 1 | $521.40 (2026-08-30) | $521.40 (2026-08-30) | — |
| Illustration Rare | BGS 9.5 | — | 1 | $1,050 (2026-07-02) | $1,050 (2026-07-02) | — |
| Illustration Rare | SGC 10 | — | 0 | $1,160 (2026-01-17) | $1,160 (2026-01-17) | — |
| Illustration Rare | TAG 10 | — | 1 | $3,850 (2026-08-17) | $3,850 (2026-08-17) | — |

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $464.08 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/102227762/psa) |
| 2026-09-23 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $482.77 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/102227762/psa) |
| 2026-09-23 | Illustration Rare | PSA 9 | $485.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/114926766/psa) |
| 2026-09-12 | Illustration Rare | PSA 8 | $375.00 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/93787105/psa) |
| 2026-09-09 | Illustration Rare | CGC 10 | $1,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-paldea-evolved/magikarp-203?q=pokemon+paldea) |
| 2026-09-09 | Illustration Rare | PSA 10 | $3,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/130005565/psa) |
| 2026-08-30 | Illustration Rare | CGC 9.5 | $521.40 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-paldea-evolved/magikarp-203?q=pokemon+paldea) |
| 2026-08-18 | Illustration Rare | CGC 10 Pristine | $4,250 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-paldea-evolved/magikarp-203?q=pokemon+paldea) |
| 2026-08-17 | Illustration Rare | TAG 10 | $3,850 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-paldea-evolved/magikarp-203?q=pokemon+paldea) |
| 2026-07-02 | Illustration Rare | BGS 9.5 | $1,050 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-paldea-evolved/magikarp-203?q=pokemon+paldea) |
| 2026-01-17 | Illustration Rare | SGC 10 | $1,160 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.pricecharting.com/game/pokemon-paldea-evolved/magikarp-203?q=pokemon+paldea) |

## How to identify each version

- **Illustration Rare**: English Paldea Evolved card 203/193, Illustration Rare rarity, Magikarp artwork by Shinji Kanda; keep separate from standard Magikarp 042/193 and non-English copies.

**Identity note:** Seed identity is correct; official Pokémon database identifies the card as Magikarp 203/193 Illustration Rare.

## Why this card matters

The 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.

## Identifying the exact version

Start 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.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

Recent 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.

## Authenticity checks

Compare 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.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Magikarp 203/193 comps can be mixed with ordinary Paldea Evolved Magikarp. **What the evidence says:** The official database separates 203/193 as Illustration Rare; ch02 requires exact card number and version before pricing.
- **Myth:** PSA population tells the print run. **What the evidence says:** Population is only the count of copies graded by PSA in that category, not the number printed or still available raw.
- **Myth:** A raw copy is worth the PSA 10 price if it looks clean in photos. **What the evidence says:** The grading chapter warns that centering, surface, corners, and manufacturing defects can prevent a high grade even on attractive cards.
- **Myth:** One outlier sale should define the card's value. **What the evidence says:** The pricing procedure calls for sold comparables, exclusions, and grade-specific ranges rather than a single headline comp.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 10 Magikarp 203/193 worth?

Recent PSA-reported eBay PSA 10 sales included $3,550.00 on 2026-09-24 and $3,500.00 on 2026-09-09; use them as dated comps, not a guaranteed price. Sources: 3, 4.

### How much is a PSA 9 Magikarp 203/193 worth?

A PSA cert page reported PSA 9 eBay sales including $485.00 on 2026-09-23 and several $380-$482 sales around 2026-08-28 to 2026-08-30. Sources: 5.

### How many PSA 10 copies exist?

PSA's cert page displayed a PSA 10 population of 3,999 for this card when accessed for this batch on 2026-09-26. Sources: 3.

### Who illustrated Magikarp 203/193?

The official Pokémon database credits Shinji Kanda as the illustrator. Sources: 1.

### Is Magikarp 203/193 a secret rare?

It is an Illustration Rare in Paldea Evolved and is numbered beyond the 193-card main set. Sources: 1.

### Can Japanese or other-language Magikarp sales be used for this English card?

No; the direct comp set here is English Paldea Evolved 203/193, with other languages treated separately. Sources: 1, 3.

## Sources

1. [Magikarp \| Paldea Evolved \| TCG Card Database](https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/pokemon-cards/series/sv02/203/) (The Pokémon Company International)
2. [Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved Card List](https://assets.pokemon.com/assets/cms2/pdf/trading-card-game/checklist/pal_web_cardlist_en.pdf) (The Pokémon Company International)
3. [PSA Cert Verification 110448666](https://www.psacard.com/cert/110448666/psa) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification 130005565](https://www.psacard.com/cert/130005565/psa) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification 112311455](https://www.psacard.com/cert/112311455) (PSA)
6. [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)
7. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Magikarp 203/193 (Paldea Evolved). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/pokemon/paldea-evolved/magikarp-203-193/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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