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Magikarp — 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 — AI Pre-Grade 9

Trading card · Public PreGradeCards report · September 22, 2026

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Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203, Illustration Rare — Mint
Magikarp — Illustration Rare
Magikarp 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203
me55c · Mega Evolution
TCG · PokemonIllustration Rare#203 / 302026Art: Shinji Kanda99% Confidence
CardGame
Set30th Celebration: Classic Collection
Set Codeme55c
SeriesMega Evolution
Card #203 / 30
RarityIllustration Rare
Year2026
SupertypePokémon
SubtypesBasic
TypesWater
HP30
Regulation MarkG
ArtistShinji Kanda
WeaknessLightning ×2
Pokédex#129
Attacks
Expert Splasher10+Flip 2 coins. If both of them are heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
AI Grading Results
Corners, edges, surface & centering — powered by computer vision.
9MintScale 1–10 · AI
Corners
9
Mint
Edges
9
Mint
Surface
8.5
Near Mint
Centering
9.5
Mint
CornersEdgesSurfaceCentering998.59.5
Side: Front (70%)Category: Card/Trading Card Game (100%)Damaged: OK (96%)Detection: 84% (Card)
Limiting factor

Surface is the weakest sub-grade at 8.5. SGC is strict; hurts all companies. Next concern: Edges 9.0

Individual Corner Grades

Top Left
9.0
Mint
Top Right
10.0
Pristine
Bottom Left
9.0
Mint
Bottom Right
7.5
Excellent

Individual Edge Grades

Left Edge
10.0
Pristine
Right Edge
10.0
Pristine
Top Edge
7.5
Excellent
Bottom Edge
9.0
Mint
Surface inspection

Surface Lab

Five ways to see why the surface scored what it did — magnify the marks, trace the scratches, rake light across the surface. Open any tool to inspect the card yourself.

Centering Details

9.5
Saved Centering Score
9.5 / 10
Excellent centering
Centering overlay
Centering overlay: green/red guides mark the measured printed borders; labels are the saved measurements.
44px42px34px40pxL/R46/54T/B51/49N0.9px
Border Measurements
Saved L/R Ratio46/54
Saved T/B Ratio51/49
Left34px
Top44px
Right40px
Bottom42px
The card is shifted left horizontally and shifted down vertically relative to the image frame.
Normalized offsets: 0.0313, 0.0302, 0.0366, 0.0287
Border widths as a fraction of the card's full dimension (0.05 = 5%). Lower = tighter.

Analysis Images

Original Image
Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 — Original Image
Cropped Card
Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 — Cropped Card
Centering Overlay
Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 — Centering Overlay
PGC Slab
Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 — PGC Slab

Corner Details

Top Left

Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 Top Left detail

Top Right

Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 Top Right detail

Bottom Left

Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 Bottom Left detail

Bottom Right

Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 Bottom Right detail

Edge Details

Left Edge

Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 Left Edge detail

Right Edge

Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 Right Edge detail

Top Edge

Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 Top Edge detail

Bottom Edge

Magikarp, 30th Celebration: Classic Collection #203 Bottom Edge detail
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Image Quality Analysis

Good — 75/100
Lighting: uneven
Photo issues
  • uneven lighting — part of the card sits in shadow
This Magikarp illustration rare card is captured in a sharp photo, though the lighting is somewhat uneven with illumination coming from above, which can create shadows that obscure fine details. The foil border shows normal specular reflection typical for this card type. To improve your imaging next time, use bright, even lighting on a contrasting flat surface to help our card-detection AI clearly isolate the edges and surface features.

Hybrid Grade Forecast™

Based on our AI sub-grade analysis, here is how we expect this card to perform across major grading companies.

PSA
9
Mint
Strong candidate
BGS
9
Mint
Lowest sub-grade limiting factor
SGC
8
NM-MT
Surface wear detected
CGC
9
Mint
Technical accuracy high
Grade Forecast Comparison
PSA
9
BGS
9
SGC
8
CGC
9
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Submit or Sell Raw?

Net profit after grading fees, shipping, and insurance

Submit to CGC (Economy)

Predicted 9 could net $198.30 after CGC fees, shipping, and insurance. Upside: if it grades 10, est. net $315.80.

Raw Value Est.
$117.50
Graded Value Est. (9)
$235.00
Upside if 10
$352.50
Net $315.80
CompanyTotal CostBest GradeNet ProfitROI
CGC Economy
90 working days
$36.709+$198.30540.3%
PSA Value
90-100 business days
reopened Oct 29 2026 at $39.99 (was $32.99 pre-pause); new Value subs queue behind existing backlog; max insured $500
$56.699+$178.31314.5%
BGS Express
15 business days
active via temporary submission form; includes subgrades
$96.659+$138.35143.1%
SGC Standard ($1,500)
40-50 business days
active; raised from $15 on Sep 2 2026
$66.708+$74.30111.4%
TAG Standard
45 business days
includes 1000-point Score + Card Rank; $1k coverage
$76.658+$64.3584.0%
🎚️ What if it grades differently?
Hypothetical grade9.0
Grading company & tier
Graded value
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Net after fees
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ROI
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*Estimates use live marketplace data and current service-tier fees from each grading company. Paused tiers are marked. Turnaround times are estimates published by the grading companies and may vary.

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Market Data

Scrydex

Raw prices (USD)
NM
$128.46
low $123.51
LP
$100.00
low $2,002.98
1D ▼ 10.7%
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Live Market Comps

Recent sales & marketplace listings

20 soldMedian: $117.50Range: $7.60 - $152.0020 activeAsking median: $140.00
Sold Price Distribution (USD)
1
$7
$25
$43
$61
$79
9
$97
8
$115
2
$133
Sold Price Trend · 20 sales, 2 days
▼ -6.1% last 1 day
$7.60$79.80$152.002026-09-20 00:00 UTC: $120.002026-09-20 00:00 UTC: $105.002026-09-20 00:00 UTC: $114.992026-09-20 00:00 UTC: $129.992026-09-20 00:00 UTC: $129.992026-09-20 00:00 UTC: $115.002026-09-20 00:00 UTC: $125.002026-09-20 00:00 UTC: $127.002026-09-20 00:00 UTC: $110.002026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $115.002026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $134.992026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $7.602026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $105.002026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $130.002026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $129.992026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $152.002026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $110.002026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $114.992026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $114.952026-09-21 00:00 UTC: $120.30$120.00$120.3009-20 00:0009-21 00:00
SOLD

Recent Sold Comps

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Magikarp 203/193 Me: 30th Celebration EX-01 Booster: Classic Collection Holo
Sold 2026-09-21
$115.00Sold ↗
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Magikarp Classic Collection 203/193
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$134.99Sold ↗
Magikarp Holo Classic Collection ME: 30th Celebration Classic Collection 203/193
Sold 2026-09-21
$7.60Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193 Me: 30th Celebration EX-01 Booster: Classic Collection Holo
Sold 2026-09-21
$105.00Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193 30th Celebration Classic Collection Holo Pokemon Card
Sold 2026-09-21
$130.00Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193 Me: 30th Celebration EX-01 Booster: Classic Collection Holo
Sold 2026-09-21
$129.99Sold ↗
2026 Pokemon 30th Celebration Magikarp 203/193 Classic Collection Holo Mint
Sold 2026-09-21
$152.00Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193 NM ME: 30th Celebration Classic Collection
Sold 2026-09-20
$120.00Sold ↗
2026 Pokemon 30th Celebration Magikarp 203/193 Classic Collection Holo No Reserv
Sold 2026-09-21
$110.00Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193 Me: 30th Celebration EX-01 Booster: Classic Collection Holo
Sold 2026-09-20
$105.00Sold ↗
2026 Pokemon 30th Celebration Magikarp 203/193 Classic Collection Holo NM
Sold 2026-09-20
$114.99Sold ↗
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Magikarp Classic Collection 203/193 NM
Sold 2026-09-21
$114.99Sold ↗
2026 Pokemon 30th Celebration Magikarp 203/193 Classic Collection Holo NM
Sold 2026-09-20
$129.99Sold ↗
Pokemon 30th Celebration Classic Collection Magikarp Illustration Rare 203/193
Sold 2026-09-20
$129.99Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193 - ME: 30th Celebration Classic Collection (30C)
Sold 2026-09-21
$114.95Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193 Illustration Rare 30th Celebrations Pokemon Tcg Mint Condition
Sold 2026-09-21
$120.30Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193 - ME: 30th Celebration Classic Collection (30C)
Sold 2026-09-20
$115.00Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193: 30th Pokémon Celebration-Classic Collection Illustration Rare
Sold 2026-09-20
$125.00Sold ↗
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Magikarp Classic Collection 203/193
Sold 2026-09-20
$127.00Sold ↗
Magikarp 203/193 - ME: 30th Celebration Classic Collection (30C)
Sold 2026-09-20
$110.00Sold ↗
ACTIVE

Live eBay Listings

ListingPriceSource
Pokemon 30th Celebration Classic Collection Magikarp #203/193
UngradedBINOBO
$110.00eBay ↗
Magikarp 203/193 30th Celebration Classic Collection Holo Mint Pokemon TCG
UngradedBIN
$115.00eBay ↗
2026 Pokemon 30th Celebration Magikarp 203/193 Classic Collection Holo NM
UngradedBINOBO
$135.00eBay ↗
Pokemon 30th Celebration Classic Collection Magikarp #203/193
UngradedBIN
$121.50eBay ↗
Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration EX SIR Illustration Rare Classic Collection | NM
UngradedBIN
$149.99eBay ↗
Magikarp 203/193 Me: 30th Celebration EX-01 Booster: Classic Collection Holo
UngradedBIN
$115.00eBay ↗
Magikarp 203/193 Me: 30th Celebration EX-01 Booster: Classic Collection Holo
UngradedBIN
$150.00eBay ↗
NM/MINT Magikarp #203/193 30th Celebration: Classic Collection
UngradedBINOBO
$139.99eBay ↗
Pokémon Magikarp 203/193 30th Celebration Classic Collection *NM*
UngradedBIN
$120.00eBay ↗
Magikarp - 203/193 - ME: 30th Celebration Classic Collection - Holofoil - NM
UngradedBIN
$139.99eBay ↗
ME: 30th Celebration Classic Collection #203/193 Magikarp
UngradedBINOBO
$157.00eBay ↗
Pokemon TCG Magikarp 203/193 30th Celebration Gold Border Classic Collection
UngradedBINOBO
$140.00eBay ↗
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Magikarp Classic Collection 203/193
UngradedBIN
$125.00eBay ↗
Magikarp 203/193 NM/M 30th Celebration Classic Collection Pokemon T00520
UsedBIN
$155.88eBay ↗
Magikarp 203/193 Classic Collection 30th Celebration Pokemon NM + 30th Sleeve
UngradedBIN
$150.00eBay ↗
Magikarp 203/193 Me: 30th Celebration Booster: Classic Collection Holo
UngradedBINOBO
$120.00eBay ↗
Pokemon 30th Celebration Magikarp 203/193 Classic Collection NM
UngradedBIN
$175.00eBay ↗
Pokemon 30th Celebration Classic Collection Magikarp Illustration Rare 203/193
UngradedBINOBO
$140.00eBay ↗
Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Anniversary Classic Collection: Magikarp 203/193
UngradedBIN
$200.00eBay ↗
Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Magikarp 203/193 Classic Collection NM
UngradedBINOBO
$300.00eBay ↗
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