Gyarados
Gyarados is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Generations (#23). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.25 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2016. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Gyarados suits collectors working on Generations who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Gyarados from Generations?
Gyarados is a Pokémon card in Generations numbered 23. Rarely seen in the wild. Huge and vicious, it is capable of destroying entire cities in a rage. 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 $5.25 for Gyarados. Low and high spread runs $2.94 to $99.99. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $5.25; Normal: $1.04. 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 | Generations |
|---|---|
| Number | 23 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.25 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €1.81 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $5.25 |
| Normal | $1.04 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 130 |
|---|---|
| Types | Water |
| Evolves from | Magikarp |
| Berserker Splash | WaterColorlessColorless 80 This attack does 10 damage to each Benched Pokémon (both yours and your opponent's). (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) |
| Aqua Tail | WaterColorlessColorlessColorless 90+ Flip a coin for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads. |
| Weakness | Lightning ×2 |
How collectible is Gyarados?
Gyarados is listed as Rare in Generations. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. 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 Generations, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Shin Nagasawa. Format status: Expanded. 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 from Generations should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Gyarados is catalogued as Rare printing in Generations, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $5.25 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $5.25; Normal: $1.04).
- Illustrator Shin Nagasawa has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $5.25 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 $5.25 for ungraded Gyarados from Generations. 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 Generations (XY) as card #23. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Gyarados?
Our catalog lists Gyarados as Rare in Generations. 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 Generations. 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.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Gyarados?
Finish variants of Gyarados carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $5.25; Normal: $1.04 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.