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Magikarp #52 Legendary Collection Pokemon card

Set	Legendary Collection
Card number	52
Rarity	Uncommon
Type	Pokémon
HP	30
Artist	Mitsuhiro Arita
Released	May 2002

Magikarp #52 Value (Legendary Collection)

$598.28 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Magikarp #52 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $598.28, the Cardmarket low is €3.95. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Magikarp #52 brings Mitsuhiro Arita’s familiar early artwork into 2002’s Legendary Collection as an uncommon Pokémon. In a release best known for its bold fireworks reverse holos, a modest species from the original era becomes a serious condition rarity. Its set ranking places it just outside the ten most valuable entries, with recent sales momentum moving upward.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$598.28
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€3.95
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€31.99
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€10.84
Cardmarket listings available	75

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What sets the price of Magikarp #52

Magikarp #52 is an Uncommon Pokémon card from Legendary Collection, a 2002 release. It ranks as number 35 by price out of 110 cards in the set. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($598.28 to $598.28). The illustration is by Mitsuhiro Arita.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
BGS	8	$3,793	-
PSA	9	$1,311	-

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Given the strong raw range, certification is reasonable for a clean example, although no reliable top-grade multiple is supplied here. The dense reverse-holo pattern readily shows scratches and print lines, while dark borders can expose small edge chips that sharply limit the final grade.

Magikarp price history

Dec 1, 2025Low $3.36 · High $598.28Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€3.95	$598.28
Oct 2026	€3.52	$598.28
Sep 2026	€3.49	$598.28
Aug 2026	€3.51	$598.28
Jul 2026	€3.93	$598.28
May 2026	€3.49	$3.77
Apr 2026	€3.50	$3.77
Mar 2026	€2.63	$3.61
Feb 2026	€1.00	$3.41
Jan 2026	€1.00	$3.44
Dec 2025	€1.76	$3.39

Arita’s original-era illustration gives the card a direct link to the hobby’s earliest English releases. Magikarp specialists also like the contrast between a famously weak game character and one of Legendary Collection’s more expensive reverse-holo slots.

Frequently asked questions

What is Magikarp #52 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $598.28, the Cardmarket low is €3.95. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Magikarp #52 rare?

Magikarp #52 is printed at Uncommon rarity and ranks number 35 by price among the 110 cards in Legendary Collection. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Magikarp #52 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $598.28.

How do I check which printing of Magikarp I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (52) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.