Question 1

What is the current market value of Magikarp #XY143?

Accepted Answer

Magikarp from XY Black Star Promos is currently trading around $157.23. Compared with last week, pricing is 71.0% higher. Against its 30-day baseline of $107.18, this card is pricing 46.7% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $3.14 and a peak around $167.66 (105% total spread), which maps to high-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Promo.

Question 2

Is Magikarp #XY143 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly movement is positive (71.0%), and value remains materially above its recent low (4907%). The 90-day range spans $3.14 to $167.66 (105% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($107.18), the card is trading 46.7% higher. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Magikarp #XY143 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Magikarp appears in XY Black Star Promos, released in 2013. Card flavor text reads: "In the distant past, it was somewhat stronger than the horribly weak descendants that exist today." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 30. Energy typing is Water. Card subtype classification is Basic. Attack line includes "Epic Splash". It is weak to Lightning type energy. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

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 $0.40 and $4.47 (1017% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($2.80), this card is +5515%. 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 #52 (Legendary Collection) at $2.97.

Question 5

What set is Magikarp #XY143 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for XY Black Star Promos is 2013. Series classification for this set is XY. With 216 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Magikarp is card number XY143 with a Promo designation.

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