Base Set (1999)Holo Rare#6/1021999Water

Gyarados (Base Set)

How much is Gyarados worth? — live price & value guide

The fearsome Atrocious Pokémon holo from the original Base Set.

Part of the Base Set set.

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The lowest listing we've tracked for Gyarados over time.

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$9.00

▲ 13.6% over 18d

Jul 8Aug 15

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Pokédex

Year: 1999
Card no.: 6/102
National Dex: #130
Type: Water
Illustrator: Mitsuhiro Arita
Language: English

A Base Set holo with the same printing hierarchy (1st Edition › Shadowless › Unlimited) and the usual scarcity of clean high grades.

Why Gyarados holds value

Gyarados pairs a striking, aggressive holo illustration with the enduring prestige of a 1999 Base Set rare, keeping it popular among collectors who want an iconic vintage holo beyond the starters. Original print runs are fixed and continue to thin out at gem grades where centering and surface flaws are common. Its recognizability as an evolution of the famously weak Magikarp adds a nostalgic hook.

+Holographic rare in the English Base Set, numbered #6/102.
+Available in 1st Edition, Shadowless, and Unlimited variants.
+The evolved form of Magikarp, a pairing well known to longtime players.

Grades to watch

PSA 10PSA 9BGS 9.5CGC 9

PSA 10 vs PSA 9 vs raw for Gyarados

Treat PSA 10, PSA 9, and raw near-mint as separate markets. Match grade in sold comps before you compare live asks. Canadians should add shipping before calling a US listing a deal.

Graded vs raw guide · PSA 10 vs raw for Canadians · How much is my card worth?

Variants & printings

The same card exists in more than one printing. Match the listing to the right one before you compare prices.

1st Edition

'1st Edition' stamp to the lower-left of the art; also shadowless.

Earliest, scarcest print — the top tier.

Shadowless

No drop-shadow on the right of the art frame; no stamp.

Early print, above standard Unlimited.

Unlimited

Grey drop-shadow on the right of the art frame. The common print.

The baseline printing.

From the Base Set set

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Venusaur (Base Set)

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Frequently asked

Is the Base Set Gyarados rarer than the starters?

All Base Set holos shared similar rarity slots, but demand differs. Charizard, Blastoise, and Venusaur draw the most attention, while Gyarados is a strong secondary holo prized for its artwork.