Magikarp #72

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".

Latest market snapshots place Magikarp in HeartGold & SoulSilver at roughly $0.76. Price action is stable over 7 days, moving only 0.0%.

Against its 30-day baseline of $0.74, this card is pricing 2.4% higher. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.73 and $0.79, producing a 8% range and low-volatility behavior.

Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Market structure summary: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 8% 90-day spread ($0.73-$0.79), this card currently tracks as low-volatility.

Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.74), pricing is near equilibrium. The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $49.00, or +6347% relative to raw.

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.

A wider Magikarp checklist helps contextualize this specific Magikarp print. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets.

Observed alternatives run from $0.20 to $302.08 (150940% spread). The current card sits -99% versus the sampled alternative average of $60.32.

Notable alternatives include Magikarp #XY143 (XY Black Star Promos) at $58.51, Magikarp #19 (Ancient Origins) at $0.24, Magikarp #33 (Evolutions) at $0.23, and Magikarp #39 (Rebel Clash) at $0.69.