Question 1

What is the current market value of Gyarados #21?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Gyarados in Ancient Origins at roughly $28.38. Week-over-week change is limited (+0.1%), indicating short-term stability. That is close to the 30-day average of $28.00. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $22.71 to $28.38 (20% spread), a low-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Rare Holo.

Question 2

Is Gyarados #21 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: The latest week is near flat (+0.1%), suggesting consolidation rather than breakout behavior. The 90-day range spans $22.71 to $28.38 (20% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($28.00), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +7390% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $205.61, while PSA 10 is $2125.61.

Question 3

What is Gyarados #21 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2015, Ancient Origins introduced this print of Gyarados. The printed flavor text states: "Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Holo. Printed HP is 130. Energy typing is Water. As an evolution, Gyarados develops from Magikarp. Notable move text references "Full Retaliation" and "Thrash". It is weak to Lightning type energy. It requires 3 energy to retreat. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Gyarados cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Gyarados often benchmark it against other Gyarados cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $1.44 to $48.54 (3271% spread). The current card sits +43% versus the sampled alternative average of $19.84. Notable alternatives include Gyarados #12 (Legendary Collection) at $44.92, Gyarados #31 (Legendary Treasures) at $1.44, Gyarados #24 (Dragons Exalted) at $1.98, and Gyarados #7 (Call of Legends) at $48.54.

Question 5

What set is Gyarados #21 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Origins entered circulation in 2015. Series classification for this set is XY. The checklist contains 100 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 11 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Gyarados is card number 21 with a Rare Holo designation.

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