# Magikarp #035/102

The Magikarp (#035/102, Base Set, 1996) is a uncommon Pokemon card. Across 9 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.7/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/magikarp-base-set-035-102-shining

## Card details

- Set: Base Set
- Number: #035/102
- Year: 1996
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Variant: Shining
- Printing: Normal
- Set released: Jan 9, 1999
- Set size: 102 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $3
- 4-month change: +239.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 9
- Average overall grade: 8.7 / 10
- Average corners: 8.7
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 8.9
- Average centering: 8.9
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 67% | $3 |
| 8.5 | 11% | $5 |
| 8 | 22% | $3 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 11% of scans
- Lower Right Border (Front): 11% of scans
- Whitening: 11% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Magikarp carries a market value of $3. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $3, about 1.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Magikarp worth?

The Magikarp from Base Set has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Magikarp cards get?

Across 9 community scans on ZeroPop, the Magikarp averages a 8.7/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.7, edges 8.8, surface 8.9, centering 8.9.

### What are the most common defects on a Magikarp?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Magikarp cards are Whitening(Back) (11% of scans), Lower Right Border (Front) (11% of scans), Whitening (11% of scans).

### Is the Magikarp worth grading?

Whether the Magikarp is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app