Challenge from the Darkness · Normal

Giovanni's Magikarp #129, Normal, Challenge from the Darkness

Japanese edition

Card number: #129
Rarity: Common
Finish: Non-Holo

Challenge from the Darkness NormalGCJ129:JA

TKRGCJ129:JA-P9

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TCGBerg fair value· PSA 9

$49

Our estimate of this card's fair value, calculated from recorded sales.

Sales evidenceStrong

30D performance0.6%

30D: ↓ 0.6%
YTD: ↑ 76.8%
Market cap: $15.5K
Volatility: 1.0%

Last sale (Sep 21, 2026)Last sale

$36

PSA 9 · Sep 21, 2026

26.0% below TCGBerg fair value

5-sale avg

$55

last 5 sales

Population · PSA 9

318

graded copies

TCGBerg fair value · PSA 9

$49

30D0.6%YTD76.8%

Sales evidenceStrong

Market cap

$15.5K

fair value x population

Population

318

graded copies

Last sale

$36

-26.0% vs fair

5-sale avg

$55

recent sales

GradingPro

Price history

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Weekly fair value for PSA 9. Shaded area is the confidence band: how precisely we can pin the value; it tightens as more sales confirm it. Dots are individual sales.

TCGBerg fair value · PSA 9Sale below fairSale above fairOutlier

Oct 5, 202552 weekly points · 26 salesSep 27, 2026

Behind the scenes

What goes into this price, and how much we know.

Recent sales10 tracked

Most recent transactions. From public auction comps and dealer reporting. Showing 10 of 10; delta vs fair value is the difference between the sale price and the grade's quoted fair value on that date.

Date	Grade	Price	Source	vs TCGBerg FV
Sep 21, 2026	PSA9	$36	ebay	26.0%
Sep 19, 2026	PSA9	$64	ebay	32.3%
Sep 19, 2026	PSA9	$55	ebay	13.7%
Sep 10, 2026	PSA10	$600	ebay	13.1%
Sep 6, 2026	PSA8	$34	ebay	37.2%
Sep 1, 2026	PSA7	$30	fanatics_collect	28.7%
Aug 26, 2026	PSA9	$89	ebay	82.3%
Aug 24, 2026	PSA8	$29	ebay	13.6%
Aug 24, 2026	PSA9	$32	ebay	34.4%
Aug 24, 2026	PSA9	$39	ebay	20.1%

$36
Sep 21, 2026 · via ebay
PSA9versus fair value, down 26.0%
$64
Sep 19, 2026 · via ebay
PSA9versus fair value, up 32.3%
$55
Sep 19, 2026 · via ebay
PSA9versus fair value, up 13.7%
$600
Sep 10, 2026 · via ebay
PSA10versus fair value, down 13.1%
$34
Sep 6, 2026 · via ebay
PSA8versus fair value, up 37.2%
$30
Sep 1, 2026 · via fanatics_collect
PSA7versus fair value, up 28.7%
$89
Aug 26, 2026 · via ebay
PSA9versus fair value, up 82.3%
$29
Aug 24, 2026 · via ebay
PSA8versus fair value, up 13.6%
$32
Aug 24, 2026 · via ebay
PSA9versus fair value, down 34.4%
$39
Aug 24, 2026 · via ebay
PSA9versus fair value, down 20.1%

All grades matrix

Every grade we track for this printing. Click any column header to sort; the rightmost column jumps you to listings for that grade.

PSA10$806
1d 0.2%7d 3.2%30d 8.5%
Pop
171
Mcap
$137.8K
Evidence
Moderate
Last
$600
PSA9$49
1d 0.1%7d 0.5%30d 0.6%
Pop
318
Mcap
$15.5K
Evidence
Strong
Last
$36
PSA8$28
1d 0.1%7d 1.9%30d 10.3%
Pop
96
Mcap
$2.7K
Evidence
Strong
Last
$34


PSA10	$806	171	$137.8K	0.2%	3.2%	8.5%	2.7%	-	Moderate	$6003w ago
PSA9	$49	318	$15.5K	0.1%	0.5%	0.6%	11.4%	-	Strong	$361w ago
PSA8	$28	96	$2.7K	0.1%	1.9%	10.3%	11.5%	-	Strong	$343w ago
PSA7	$26	36	$923	0.3%	0.4%	14.7%	16.5%	-	Strong	$304w ago
PSA6	$24	16	$379	0.3%	0.5%	24.8%	18.0%	-	Limited	$316mo ago
Raw	$3	-	-	0.0%	5.6%	4.8%	21.7%	-	-	-

TCGBerg fair value by grade

Value at each grade and ungraded condition, on a log scale that spans the full range from raw (Heavily Played) at $0.80 up to gem-mint at $806. Log scale. Tap a row to switch the whole page.

Raw NM$2.64Ungraded · market price
Raw LP$1.77Ungraded · market price
Raw Damaged$1.27Ungraded · market price
Raw MP$1.14Ungraded · market price
Raw HP$0.80Ungraded · market price

hatched = market price, not a TCGBerg fair value

Population & rarity

637 graded copies of Giovanni's Magikarp Normal across 5 grades. The selected grade is highlighted.

PSA 10

171 · 27%

PSA 9

318 · 50%

PSA 8

96 · 15%

PSA 7

36 · 5.7%

PSA 6

16 · 2.5%

PSA 9 makes up 50% of graded copies: 318 of 637. It’s the most common grade for this card.

Relative valuation vs. index

How PSA 9 has moved relative to Challenge from the Darkness · Normal · Composite since May 17, 2026. Both indexed to 100 at the index’s inception. Card outperformed by 31.9 pp.

About Challenge from the DarknessParent set

This printing in the context of its parent set: total set cap and this printing's share of it.

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Set total cap

$58.14M

across all printings

This printing's share

0.3%

of total set cap

Implied printing cap

$157.3K

share × set cap

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Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal at PSA 10 carries a TCGBerg fair value of $806 as of 2026-09-27. We track a TCGBerg fair value across 5 grades from Challenge from the Darkness, from PSA 6 up to PSA 10. A graded population of 171 copies sits behind the PSA 10 grade. The PSA 10 valuation rests on moderate sales evidence. Over the past 30 days, the PSA 6 TCGBerg fair value has risen 24.8%.

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PSA 10 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 10 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal is $806 as of 2026-09-27. 171 copies have been graded at this level. This valuation rests on moderate sales evidence. Over the past 30 days the TCGBerg fair value has risen 8.5%. The most recent recorded sale was $600 on 2026-09-10.

PSA 10 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 10 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

$806 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 10 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.

How rare is a PSA 10 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

171 copies have been graded at PSA 10, the graded population behind this atom.

How has the PSA 10 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?

Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 8.5% over the past 30 days.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 10 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: $806 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 10 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.
How rare is a PSA 10 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: 171 copies have been graded at PSA 10, the graded population behind this atom.
How has the PSA 10 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?: Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 8.5% over the past 30 days.

PSA 9 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 9 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal is $49 as of 2026-09-27. 318 copies have been graded at this level. This valuation rests on strong sales evidence. Over the past 30 days the TCGBerg fair value has fallen 0.6%. The most recent recorded sale was $36 on 2026-09-21.

PSA 9 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 9 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

$49 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 9 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.

How rare is a PSA 9 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

318 copies have been graded at PSA 9, the graded population behind this atom.

How has the PSA 9 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?

Its TCGBerg fair value has fallen 0.6% over the past 30 days.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 9 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: $49 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 9 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.
How rare is a PSA 9 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: 318 copies have been graded at PSA 9, the graded population behind this atom.
How has the PSA 9 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?: Its TCGBerg fair value has fallen 0.6% over the past 30 days.

PSA 8 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 8 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal is $28 as of 2026-09-27. 96 copies have been graded at this level. This valuation rests on strong sales evidence. Over the past 30 days the TCGBerg fair value has risen 10.3%. The most recent recorded sale was $34 on 2026-09-06.

PSA 8 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 8 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

$28 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 8 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.

How rare is a PSA 8 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

96 copies have been graded at PSA 8, the graded population behind this atom.

How has the PSA 8 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?

Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 10.3% over the past 30 days.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 8 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: $28 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 8 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.
How rare is a PSA 8 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: 96 copies have been graded at PSA 8, the graded population behind this atom.
How has the PSA 8 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?: Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 10.3% over the past 30 days.

PSA 7 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 7 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal is $26 as of 2026-09-27. 36 copies have been graded at this level. This valuation rests on strong sales evidence. Over the past 30 days the TCGBerg fair value has risen 14.7%. The most recent recorded sale was $30 on 2026-09-01.

PSA 7 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 7 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

$26 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 7 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.

How rare is a PSA 7 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

36 copies have been graded at PSA 7, the graded population behind this atom.

How has the PSA 7 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?

Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 14.7% over the past 30 days.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 7 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: $26 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 7 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.
How rare is a PSA 7 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: 36 copies have been graded at PSA 7, the graded population behind this atom.
How has the PSA 7 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?: Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 14.7% over the past 30 days.

PSA 6 commentary

The TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 6 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal is $24 as of 2026-09-27. 16 copies have been graded at this level. This valuation rests on limited sales evidence. Over the past 30 days the TCGBerg fair value has risen 24.8%. The most recent recorded sale was $31 on 2026-04-12.

PSA 6 - frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 6 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

$24 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 6 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.

How rare is a PSA 6 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?

16 copies have been graded at PSA 6, the graded population behind this atom.

How has the PSA 6 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?

Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 24.8% over the past 30 days.

Frequently asked

What is the TCGBerg fair value of a PSA 6 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: $24 as of 2026-09-27, our model-derived fair value for a PSA 6 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal based on recent graded sales.
How rare is a PSA 6 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal?: 16 copies have been graded at PSA 6, the graded population behind this atom.
How has the PSA 6 Giovanni's Magikarp - Normal price moved recently?: Its TCGBerg fair value has risen 24.8% over the past 30 days.

Every printing of Giovanni's Magikarp and the indices that include this card in their constituent basket.

Indices containing this card

Parent set

Challenge from the Darkness

Set total cap

$57.17M

Date

Grade

Price

Source

vs TCGBerg FV

Sep 21, 2026

PSA9

$36

ebay

26.0%

Sep 19, 2026

PSA9

$64

ebay

32.3%

Sep 19, 2026

PSA9

$55

ebay

13.7%

Sep 10, 2026

PSA10

$600

ebay

13.1%

Sep 6, 2026

PSA8

$34

ebay

37.2%

Sep 1, 2026

PSA7

$30

fanatics_collect

28.7%

Aug 26, 2026

PSA9

$89

ebay

82.3%

Aug 24, 2026

PSA8

$29

ebay

13.6%

Aug 24, 2026

PSA9

$32

ebay

34.4%

Aug 24, 2026

PSA9

$39

ebay

20.1%

PSA10

$806

171

$137.8K

0.2%

3.2%

8.5%

Moderate

$6003w ago

PSA9

$49

318

$15.5K

0.1%

0.5%

0.6%

Strong

$361w ago

PSA8

$28

$2.7K

0.1%

1.9%

10.3%

Strong

$343w ago

PSA7

$26

$923

0.3%

0.4%

14.7%

Strong

$304w ago

PSA6

$24

$379

0.3%

0.5%

24.8%

Limited

$316mo ago

Raw

0.0%

5.6%

4.8%

Giovanni's Magikarp #129, Normal, Challenge from the Darkness

Behind the scenesHow the published fair value for this grade was produced: the estimates that fed it, their share of the starting mix, and every recorded change afterwards. It describes one saved calculation, not a live recomputation.

Recent sales10 tracked

All grades matrix

Population & rarityHow Giovanni's Magikarp's graded copies are spread across grades. Each bar is the number of copies graded at that grade; the percentage is that grade's share of the total graded population. Fewer copies at a grade = scarcer = a scarcity premium.

Relative valuation vs. indexBoth series are indexed to 100 at May 17, 2026, the index’s inception date, not the start of the selected range. A divergence means the card has outperformed or underperformed the index since then, by exactly the percentage-point gap.

About Challenge from the DarknessParent set

Analysis

PSA 10 commentary

PSA 10 - frequently asked

PSA 9 commentary

PSA 9 - frequently asked

PSA 8 commentary

PSA 8 - frequently asked

PSA 7 commentary

PSA 7 - frequently asked

PSA 6 commentary

PSA 6 - frequently asked

Related

Indices containing this card

Parent set

Behind the scenesHow the published fair value for this grade was produced: the estimates that fed it, their share of the starting mix, and every recorded change afterwards. It describes one saved calculation, not a live recomputation.

Recent sales10 tracked

All grades matrix

Population & rarityHow Giovanni's Magikarp's graded copies are spread across grades. Each bar is the number of copies graded at that grade; the percentage is that grade's share of the total graded population. Fewer copies at a grade = scarcer = a scarcity premium.

Relative valuation vs. indexBoth series are indexed to 100 at May 17, 2026, the index’s inception date, not the start of the selected range. A divergence means the card has outperformed or underperformed the index since then, by exactly the percentage-point gap.

About Challenge from the DarknessParent set

Analysis

PSA 10 commentary

PSA 10 - frequently asked

PSA 9 commentary

PSA 9 - frequently asked

PSA 8 commentary

PSA 8 - frequently asked

PSA 7 commentary

PSA 7 - frequently asked

PSA 6 commentary

PSA 6 - frequently asked

Related

Indices containing this card

Parent set

Behind the scenes

Population & rarity

Relative valuation vs. index

Behind the scenes

Population & rarity

Relative valuation vs. index