
Magikarp is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with an HP of 30. It is illustrated by artist Mizue and is card number 23 in the Dragons Exalted set from the Black &…
Magikarp is a Water-type Pokémon card with 30 HP from the Dragons Exalted set, part of the Black & White series. It carries the collector number 23/124 and is classified as Common. The Dragons Exalted set was released on August 15, 2012.
The card includes the flavor text: “A Magikarp living for many years can leap a mountain using Splash. The move remains useless, though.”.
Card name: Magikarp
Card number: 23/124
Set: Dragons Exalted
Series: Black & White
Rarity: Common
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 30
Artist: Mizue
Release date: August 15, 2012
National Pokédex number: 129
Magikarp is most often collected as part of a complete Dragons Exalted set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Magikarp was illustrated by Mizue.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Magikarp is about
For context, the Dragons Exalted set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Dragons Exalted set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Magikarp is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 25 copies of this card, of which 3 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 12.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As a Common card, Magikarp was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 25 copies to date.
Magikarp appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legendary Collection 52 (around $700), Paldea Evolved 203 (around $426) and Skyridge 75 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Magikarp pokémon card is a Common card from the Dragons Exalted set (Black & White series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Dragons Exalted set. Its current aggregated market price is about
Magikarp is from the Dragons Exalted set (Black & White series), numbered 23/124 with the Common rarity.
Magikarp is classified as Common.
The current aggregated market price is about
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 25 copies so far, with about 12.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 25 copies, of which 3 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 12.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As a Common card, Magikarp was printed at one of the highest frequencies in its set — commons form the base of a set's print run and are pulled most often from booster packs.
The Dragons Exalted set was released on August 15, 2012.
Yes. Magikarp appears on 44 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.