Dark Gyarados #8

Celebrations: Classic Collection entered circulation in 2021. It belongs to the Sword & Shield series.

The checklist contains 25 cards, placing it in a compact expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window.

Within this set, Dark Gyarados is card number 8 with a Classic Collection designation.

Dark Gyarados appears in Celebrations: Classic Collection, released in 2021. The printed flavor text states: "Normally found only in the deep ocean, it has recently been seen in shallow waters as well." Its card type is Pokémon.

The rarity label is Classic Collection. Printed HP is 70.

Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print.

This card evolves from Magikarp. Printed ability include "Final Beam".

Current market pricing for Dark Gyarados (Celebrations: Classic Collection) sits near $5.39. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only -1.8%.

Current value trails the 30-day mean ($5.92) by 8.9%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $3.59 to $8.22 (86% spread), a high-volatility profile.

This version is categorized as Classic Collection.

Other Dark printings create a useful comparison set for Dark Gyarados. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 3 cards, 2 distinct sets.

Comparable prices currently cover $15.57-$127.95, a 722% band. Against the sample mean of $56.51, this card is -90%.

Notable alternatives include Dark Gyarados #36 (Team Rocket Returns) at $26.01, Dark Gyarados #25 (Team Rocket) at $15.57, and Dark Gyarados #8 (Team Rocket) at $127.95.

Market structure summary: Weekly drift is minimal (-1.8%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $3.59 and $8.22 create a 86% band, matching a high-volatility profile.

Versus the 30-day average ($5.92), the card is trading 8.9% lower. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +1359% above raw pricing.

PSA 9 is currently around $22.14, while PSA 10 is $78.63.