# Magikarp #203/193

The Magikarp (#203/193, Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved, 2023) is a illustration rare Pokemon card. Across 5 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.9/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $300.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/magikarp-scarlet-violet-paldea-evolved-203-193-illustration-rare-holofoil

## Card details

- Set: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved
- Number: #203/193
- Year: 2023
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Illustration Rare
- Variant: Illustration Rare
- Finish: Holofoil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $300

## Community grade population

- Scans: 5
- Average overall grade: 8.9 / 10
- Average corners: 8.6
- Average edges: 9.1
- Average surface: 9.2
- Average centering: 9.4
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 80% | $250 |
| 8.5 | 20% | $423 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 80% of scans
- Chipping: 20% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Magikarp carries a market value of $300. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $250, about 0.8× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Magikarp worth?

A raw (ungraded) Magikarp from Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved currently carries a market value of about $300. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

### What grade do most Magikarp cards get?

Across 5 community scans on ZeroPop, the Magikarp averages a 8.9/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.6, edges 9.1, surface 9.2, centering 9.4.

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

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Magikarp cards are Whitening (80% of scans), Chipping (20% 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