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Magikarp 118/165

Name: Magikarp #118 - Expedition Base Set | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard1-118
Price: 26.66 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Expedition Base Set Released: Sep 15, 2002

Pokémon

Water Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 10.5 packs (9.5%) Evolves To: Gyarados

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26.66 $0.84 (3.25%)

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156.87 $3.12 (1.95%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	279.85	—	x10
PSA9	192.92	21.14%	x7.2
PSA8	83.82	24.16%	x3.1
PSA7	45.00	—	x1.7

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	997.06	—	x6.4
PSA9	541.26	4.91%	x3.5
PSA8	321.95	187.48%	x2.1
PSA7	67.33	233.65%	x0.4

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Magikarp
National Pokédex #129
Card Number 118/165
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorTomokazu Komiya
Release Date15/09/2002
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Expedition Base Set
Evolves To
Gyarados
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points30 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Flail10×
This attack does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Magikarp.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts a Magikarp struggling to leap out of turbulent water, surrounded by splashes and other Magikarp heads, as a frog-like creature watches from the cascading waterfall edge.

Playability Overview

Magikarp can serve as a humorous setup card, relying on damage counters for its Flail attack, but its low HP and limited damage potential make it more of a strategic novelty than a core attacker.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Splash ZoneThis Magikarp is a classic! The splashing water really captures that chaotic energy of a fish trying to swim upstream. It would fit well on a "Water Adventures" page alongside cards featuring aquatic landscapes or sea creatures. Pair it with some other whimsical water types to enhance that playful vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Playful / Bright Blue / Fish Out of Water / River Life