Gyarados
Gyarados is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Mysterious Treasures (#26). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $29.99 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2007. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Gyarados suits collectors working on Mysterious Treasures who need the Rare slot. Treat $29.99 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Gyarados from Mysterious Treasures?
Gyarados is a Pokémon card in Mysterious Treasures numbered 26. Once it appears, its rage never settles until it has razed the fields and mountains around it. National Pokédex #130. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Gyarados worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $29.99 for Gyarados. Low and high spread runs $40.94 to $168.10. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $29.99; Normal: $8.50. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Mysterious Treasures |
|---|---|
| Number | 26 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $29.99 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.02 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $29.99 |
| Normal | $8.50 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 120 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Magikarp |
| Enrage | WaterWaterColorlessColorless 80 Flip a coin until you get tails. For each heads, choose 1 card from your opponent's hand without looking and discard it. If the first coin is tails, Gyarados is now Confused. |
| Dragon DNA | Gyarados can use any attack from its Basic Pokémon. (You still have to pay for that attack's Energy cost.) If Gyarados uses any attack from its Basic Pokémon, that attack does 30 more damage to the Defending Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance). |
| Weakness | Lightning +30 |
How collectible is Gyarados?
Gyarados is listed as Rare in Mysterious Treasures. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Gyarados?
Catalog fields: set Mysterious Treasures, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Gyarados (#26) is a chase-tier Rare printing in Mysterious Treasures. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Gyarados is catalogued as Rare printing in Mysterious Treasures, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $29.99 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $29.99; Normal: $8.50).
- Illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $29.99 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Gyarados worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $29.99 for ungraded Gyarados from Mysterious Treasures. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Gyarados from?
Gyarados is listed in Mysterious Treasures (Diamond & Pearl) as card #26. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Gyarados?
Our catalog lists Gyarados as Rare in Mysterious Treasures. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Gyarados good for collectors or players?
Gyarados includes gameplay stats in Mysterious Treasures. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Should I grade Gyarados?
Grading only makes sense when Gyarados appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $29.99, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Gyarados?
Finish variants of Gyarados carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $29.99; Normal: $8.50 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.