Question 1

What is the current market value of Magikarp #72?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Magikarp (HeartGold & SoulSilver) sits near $0.88. Week-over-week movement is lower by 22.1%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $1.06, this card is now 16.7% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.07 to $1.27 (136% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Common.

Question 2

Is Magikarp #72 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 22.1% over 7 days, with the card now 31% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $0.07 to $1.27 (136% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 16.7% below its 30-day reference ($1.06). Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Magikarp #72 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2010, HeartGold & SoulSilver introduced this print of Magikarp. The printed flavor text states: "For no reason, it jumps and splashes about, making it easy for predators like Pidgeotto to catch it mid-jump." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Water. This gives collectors a clear identity footprint for the print. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Attack line includes "Splash". The card has a weakness to Lightning. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Magikarp cards available?

Accepted Answer

Magikarp sits within a broader pool of Magikarp variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.36 and $4.44 (1133% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($2.82), this card is -69%. Notable alternatives include Magikarp #35 (Base) at $4.44, Magikarp #50 (Base Set 2) at $1.36, Magikarp #47 (Team Rocket) at $3.77, and Magikarp #52 (Legendary Collection) at $3.26.

Question 5

What set is Magikarp #72 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

HeartGold & SoulSilver entered circulation in 2010. HeartGold & SoulSilver is grouped under the HeartGold & SoulSilver era. Set size is 124 cards, which categorizes HeartGold & SoulSilver as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 16 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the HeartGold & SoulSilver checklist, Magikarp occupies position #72 as a Common card.

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