| Set | Paldea Evolved |
| Card number | 203 |
| Rarity | Illustration Rare |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 30 |
| Artist | Shinji Kanda |
| Released | Jun 2023 |
Magikarp #203 Value (Paldea Evolved)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
At the top of Paldea Evolved's value rankings sits Magikarp 203, a Shinji Kanda Illustration Rare from June 2023. Its unusual status as the set's leading card, despite featuring a traditionally humble Pokémon, has made it a defining collectible of the Scarlet and Violet era and a major target for complete-set builders.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $246.66 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €239.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €219.87 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €272.71 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 372 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $2,778 |
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Magikarp #203: rarity, grading and trend
Magikarp #203 is an Illustration Rare Pokémon card from Paldea Evolved, the Scarlet & Violet era (2023). It ranks as the most valuable card out of 279 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 11x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -22%, from $315.17 to $246.66. The illustration is by Shinji Kanda.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $1,125 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $292.08 | 5 |
| ACE | 8 | $260.70 | 3 |
| ACE | 7 | $254.06 | 2 |
| BGS | 9 | $400.03 | 5 |
| CGC | 10 | $1,156 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $381.36 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $279.99 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $2,778 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $395.58 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $311.13 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $233.35 | 5 |
| SGC | 8 | $238.64 | 1 |
| TAG | 10 | $2,600 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Magikarp price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €239.00 | $246.83 |
| Oct 2026 | €244.16 | $290.84 |
| Sep 2026 | €260.63 | $320.76 |
| Aug 2026 | €277.98 | $309.45 |
| Jul 2026 | €283.05 | $265.33 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Magikarp #203 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $246.66, a PSA 10 sells for around $2,778 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €239.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Magikarp #203 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Magikarp #203 sells for about $2,778 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $246.66 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Magikarp #203 rare?
Magikarp #203 is printed at Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 1 by price among the 279 cards in Paldea Evolved. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Magikarp #203 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -22% to about $246.66. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Magikarp #203 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 11.3x raw ($2,531 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Magikarp I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (203) 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.
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