Question 1

What is the current market value of Magikarp #52?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Magikarp (Legendary Collection) sits near $2.97. Its 7-day trend is negative at 4.8%. Current value is elevated versus the 30-day mean ($2.64), by 12.4%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $2.30 to $3.51 (41% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Magikarp #52 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Week-over-week movement is negative (4.8%); this leaves value 15% under the 90-day peak. With a 41% 90-day spread ($2.30-$3.51), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($2.64), the card is trading 12.4% higher. Without a consistent graded comp in the current snapshot, live listings are still required for reliable condition-based valuation.

Question 3

What is Magikarp #52 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Magikarp appears in Legendary Collection, released in 2002. Card flavor text reads: "In the distant past, it was stronger than its horribly weak descendants that exist today." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Water. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Tackle" and "Flail". The card has a weakness to Lightning. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Magikarp cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Magikarp printings create a useful comparison set for Magikarp. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 6 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.40 to $4.47 (1017% spread). The current card sits +16% versus the sampled alternative average of $2.56. Notable alternatives include Magikarp #35 (Base) at $4.47, Magikarp #50 (Base Set 2) at $1.03, Magikarp #47 (Team Rocket) at $4.19, and Magikarp #30 (Legendary Treasures) at $3.74.

Question 5

What set is Magikarp #52 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Legendary Collection is 2002. Legendary Collection is grouped under the Other era. The checklist contains 110 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 24 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Magikarp (#52) is one of the Uncommon prints in this expansion.

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