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Giovanni’s Magikarp 73/132

Name: Giovanni's Magikarp #73 - Gym Challenge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: gym2-73
Price: 15.75 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Gym Challenge Released: Oct 16, 2000

Pokémon

Water Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 7.2 packs (13.9%) Evolves To: Gyarados

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first Edition

Found in Booster Packs

15.75 $1.19 (8.17%)

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unlimited

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3.51 $0.16 (4.78%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	500.59	—	x32
PSA9	92.89	5.03%	x5.9
PSA8.5	28.00	—	x1.8
PSA8	41.90	5.67%	x2.7
PSA7	21.91	2.43%	x1.4

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	372.88	—	x106
PSA9	25.01	—	x7.1
PSA8	18.55	4.33%	x5.3
PSA7	18.36	—	x5.2

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Diancie, Magikarp
National Pokédex #129
Card Number 73/132
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date16/10/2000
SeriesGym
Expansion Gym Challenge
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

Ancestral Memory40
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. Either way, you can't use this attack again as long as Giovanni's Magikarp stays in play (even putting Giovanni's Magikarp on the Bench won't let you use it again).
Flail Around10×
Flip 3 coins. This attack does 10 damage times the number of heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts three Magikarp swimming rapidly through clear, blue water, their mouths open in animated expressions, with bubbles rising around them, capturing a lively underwater scene full of motion and energy.

Playability Overview

Giovanni’s Magikarp offers high-risk, coin-dependent attacks that can deliver surprising damage bursts but lack reliability for consistent strategic play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Nostalgic SplashThis Magikarp brings back memories with its vintage design and playful vibe. It deserves a spot on a "Throwback" page, surrounded by other classic Pokémon from the '90s. The blue background and whimsical art style can pair well with other water-themed cards, especially those with a retro flair.Additional Binder Suggestions: Riverbank / Playful / Retro / Classic Pokémon / Water Fun