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Dark Gyarados 8/82

Name: Dark Gyarados #8 - Team Rocket | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: base5-8
Price: 155.14 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Team Rocket Released: Apr 24, 2000

Pokémon

Water Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 54.2 packs (1.8%) Evolves From: Magikarp

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first Edition Holofoil

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155.14 $1.89 (1.23%)

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unlimited Holofoil

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70.03 $2.36 (3.49%)

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prerelease Stamp

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31.33 $1.54 (4.69%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	3,480.92	20.19%	x22
PSA9	434.38	3.42%	x2.8
PSA8.5	189.19	—	x1.2
PSA8	187.06	6.53%	x1.2
PSA7.5	125.00	—	x0.8
PSA7	180.13	17.80%	x1.2

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	144.89	—	x2.1
PSA9	149.93	24.71%	x2.1
PSA8.5	60.02	—	x0.9
PSA8	80.36	0.74%	x1.1
PSA7.5	44.00	—	x0.6
PSA7	53.52	0.85%	x0.8

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	86.60	9.08%	x2.8
PSA9	155.92	272.93%	x5.0
PSA8	85.24	18.08%	x2.7
PSA7	49.01	5.47%	x1.6

About Dark Gyarados

Normally found only in the deep ocean, it has recently been seen in shallow waters as well.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Gyarados
National Pokédex #130
Card Number 8/82
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKagemaru Himeno
Release Date24/04/2000
SeriesBase
Expansion Team Rocket
Evolves From
Magikarp
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Pokémon Power: Final Beam
When Dark Gyarados is Knocked Out by an attack, flip a coin. If heads, this power does 20 damage for each Water Energy attached to Dark Gyarados to the Pokémon that Knocked Out Dark Gyarados. Apply Weakness and Resistance. This power doesn't work if Dark Gyarados is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Ice Beam30
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Dark Gyarados menacingly coiled against a cosmic, starry background, its fierce expression and sharp teeth emphasizing raw power and darkness lurking within the depths of space and sea.

Playability Overview

Dark Gyarados offers strong strategic value with its Final Beam ability for potential high damage, but its reliance on coin flips and Water energy limits consistent playability.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Cosmic DepthsThis card's spacey background with star-like shapes makes it a great anchor for a cosmic or deep-water themed page. Pair it with other dark or deep-sea Pokémon for a strong contrast that highlights the mysterious vibe of the deep ocean and outer space blend.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Dark Blue / Space Voyage / Deep Sea