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Modern · 2023
Magikarp (Illustration Rare) 203/193
Paldea Evolved · 2023
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What is Magikarp (Illustration Rare) 203/193 worth?
The Magikarp (Illustration Rare) 203/193 is a Paldea Evolved 2023 graded card. Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, recent graded examples have sold for $496 to $4,400. PSA 10 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recent median around $4,300.
Before you buy
Confirm the exact edition and card number, verify the slab certification with the grader, inspect centering and surface quality, then compare recent sold listings.
The Magikarp (Illustration Rare) 203/193 in context
Why collectors care
The Paldea Evolved Magikarp Illustration Rare (2023) is one of the most beloved modern art cards. Its scene of Magikarp leaping up a cascading waterfall alongside others became a standout of the Scarlet and Violet era despite Magikarp's humble reputation.
How to identify it
Number 203/193, an Illustration Rare (number above the printed set size) from Paldea Evolved. Confirm the set and the full-art waterfall scene.
Common mistakes
There are multiple Magikarp cards; match the 203/193 Illustration Rare specifically. Modern surfaces mark easily, so inspect before assuming gem condition.
Grade considerations
Modern centering standards are strict, and PSA 10 rates on Illustration Rares run lower than collectors expect. Centering and edge whitening are the usual 10-blockers.
Sold price summary
6 verified eBay sales from the last 90 days, grouped by grade.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 6 sales
- Window
- Last 90 days
- Last checked
- Jun 30, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 3 | $4,300 | $4,261 to $4,400 |
| ACE 10 | 1 | $1,942 | N/A |
| PSA 9 | 2 | $508 | $496 to $520 |
How this summary is built+
Inclusion
All 6 eBay sold (completed) listings we have for this item from the last 90 days, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| PSA 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| ACE 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary traces to an individual eBay listing, shown in the sold-listings table lower on this page. Methodology version 2026.1. Read the full methodology.
Magikarp (Illustration Rare) 203/193 value FAQ
What is Magikarp (Illustration Rare) 203/193 worth?+
Based on 6 verified eBay sold listings from the last 90 days, graded examples have recently sold for $496 to $4,400.
What grade sells most often for Magikarp (Illustration Rare) 203/193?+
PSA 10 is the most actively traded grade in the current sample, with 3 sales and a recent median around $4,300.
What is the highest median grade for Magikarp (Illustration Rare) 203/193?+
PSA 10 has the highest median in the current sample at about $4,300. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Magikarp (Illustration Rare) 203/193 worth grading?+
For this card, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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