Gyarados 21/98

Name: Gyarados #21 - Ancient Origins | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: xy7-21
Price: 31.48 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Ancient Origins Released: Aug 12, 2015

Pokémon

Water Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 51.4 packs (1.9%) Evolves From: Magikarp

Raw Prices

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normal

Found in Booster Packs

31.48 $1.01 (3.31%)

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

66.11 $1.68 (2.48%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

61.42 $2.71 (4.62%)

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cosmos Holofoil

Promotional / Event Release

68.21 $15.67 (29.82%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA9	167.27	—	x5.3
PSA8	75.59	—	x2.4
PSA7	50.99	1.98%	x1.6

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,947.46	19.08%	x45
PSA9	278.01	7.47%	x4.2
PSA8.5	204.00	—	x3.1
PSA8	126.68	48.94%	x1.9
PSA7	72.63	3.48%	x1.1

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	2,141.97	—	x35
PSA9	229.83	19.32%	x3.7
PSA8	108.80	17.71%	x1.8
PSA7	61.88	20.49%	x1.0

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
144
5.82%
$2,947.46
PSA 9 Mint
873
35.29%
$278.01
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
749
30.27%
$126.68
PSA 7 Near Mint
356
14.39%
$72.63
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
205
8.29%
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PSA 5 Excellent
62
2.51%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
29
1.17%
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PSA 3 Very Good
17
0.69%
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PSA 2 Good
4
0.16%
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PSA 1 Poor
18
0.73%
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Is Gyarados 21/98 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $66.11 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $108.17

$66.11

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$72.63

PSA 7 −$30.92

$126.68

PSA 8 +$16.10

$278.01

PSA 9 +$147.76

$2,947

PSA 10 +$2,470

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $66.11 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Population Report (PSA)

About Gyarados

Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Gyarados
National Pokédex #[130]
Card Number 21/98
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorTOKIYA
Release Date12/08/2015
SeriesXY
Expansion Ancient Origins
Evolves From
Magikarp
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Water
Health Points130 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Full Retaliation30+
This attack does 30 more damage for each damage counter on each of your Benched Magikarp.
Thrash100+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. If tails, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Gyarados roaring fiercely as it bursts from turbulent waters, causing a dramatic splash. A fisherman, startled and defensive, braces against the overwhelming power of the aquatic serpent.

Playability Overview

This Gyarados card offers strong potential with Full Retaliation, especially in decks that can stack damage counters on Magikarp, but its reliance on setup and coin flip risk with Thrash may limit consistent playability.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Ocean FuryPlace this Gyarados as the standout feature on an ocean-themed page. Its dynamic pose and powerful attack vibes make it a great anchor, surrounded by other Water-type Pokémon like Blastoise or Swampert. The blue tones will create an eye-catching display.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Intense / Deep Blue / Sea Legends / Water Warriors

Gyarados 21/98