Magikarp - Team Up Set (Common) [38/181]

Name: Magikarp - Team Up Set (Common) [38/181]
Brand: Momofthecircus
Availability: InStock

Pokémon TCG Magikarp card from the Team Up set, artwork depicting Magikarp mid-air, with details on HP, attacks, and set number.

Estimated value

Up to $1

Rarity

Common(2/10)

MAGIKARP - TEAM UP SET (COMMON) [38/181]: IDENTIFICATION

This is a non-Holo Magikarp card, specifically from the Pokémon TCG 'Team Up' expansion. The artwork features Magikarp mid-leap, a classic depiction of its signature splash. As a Basic Pokémon, it has 30 HP and a single attack, 'Flail,' which deals damage based on existing damage counters. The card number 38/181 is visible, indicating its position within the set.

Compare with other trading cards in the archive: Charizard - 20th Anniversary Expansion Pack (Holo Rare) [011/087 R CP6], Charizard - Base Set (1st Edition Holo) [4/102], Charizard - Base Set (1st Edition Holofoil) [4/102].

SET RELEASE & PRINT RUN

The 'Team Up' expansion, released in 2019, focused on introducing 'TAG TEAM' Pokémon-GX cards, featuring two Pokémon sharing a card for increased power. This Magikarp, however, is a common-rarity single Pokémon card, representing the more foundational elements of the game. Magikarp consistently appears in various sets as a base Pokémon known for its potential to evolve into the formidable Gyarados, making it a recognizable and somewhat figure within the franchise despite its low raw power.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%

CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 197 trading cards items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Mass produced historically
High survival rate
Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

This is a common card, making it an unlikely target for sophisticated counterfeiting due to its low market value.
The card's text, font, and artwork style are consistent with official Pokémon TCG releases.

How does authenticity detection work?

GRADING EXPERT'S TAKE

Trading Card Market Analyst

Card Specialist

The card's identity as a Magikarp from the Team Up set (38/181) is strongly supported by visible text, artwork, and set information. Confidence remains high despite minor condition assessment limitations due to image quality.

KEY EVIDENCE

1The card clearly displays 'Magikarp' as the Pokémon name, 'BASIC' as its stage.
2The set code can be partially identified as 'SM9' (Team Up) from the copyright '©2019 Pokémon' and the set symbol in the bottom left, alongside the card number 38/181.
3The lack of a holographic pattern on the artwork confirms its non-holo, common rarity.
4Artist credit 'Illus. Mitsuhiro Arita' is clearly visible at the bottom left.

UNCERTAINTIES

•The image quality and lighting are sub-optimal for a precise condition assessment, making it difficult to detect subtle surface imperfections or edge wear.

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Provide clear, high-resolution images of the front and back of the card, taken in good, even lighting.
→Include close-up photos of all four corners and the edges to assess potential wear.
→Provide an angled shot to check for any surface scratching or indents.
→Measure and photograph the front and back centering for grading accuracy.

CONDITION & GRADE

Condition

Visually, the card appears to be in decent condition with no obvious creasing, tears, or major surface abrasions. The corners and edges seem reasonably sharp, though minor wear cannot be ruled out without closer inspection. Centering appears slightly bottom-heavy but within acceptable manufacturing tolerances for a non-graded card.