Gyarados 21/98
Pokemon card from Ancient Origins · released Aug 12, 2015
Gyarados is a Rare Water-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 21/98 in Ancient Origins (released Aug 12, 2015), illustrated by TOKIYA. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$66.91 for the reverse holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its Reverse Holofoil TCGplayer market price was about the same, near ~$66.91.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holofoil | ~$65.01 | ~$34.99 | ~$60.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Reverse Holofoil | ~$66.91 | ~$39.00 | ~$62.59 | CardNexuseBayBuy Reverse Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, as of Oct 30, 2026. A guide, not an appraisal; condition and grading change real-world value. Buy links are affiliate links.
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Card details
| Set | Ancient Origins |
| Number | 21/98 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| Type | Water |
| HP | 130 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Magikarp |
| Artist | TOKIYA |
| Format legality | Expanded |
| Finishes | Holofoil · Reverse Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number21/98Card 21 of the 98 in the main Ancient Origins list.
- Set symbol
The small Ancient Origins symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityRare: a black star.
- Illustrator“Illus. TOKIYA” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Ability: {title}:{title}: This Pokémon may have up to 2 Pokémon Tool cards attached to it.
Full Retaliation30+This attack does 30 more damage for each damage counter on each of your Benched Magikarp.
Thrash100+Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage. If tails, this Pokémon does 30 damage to itself.
Weakness: Lightning ×2 · Retreat cost: 3
Other Gyarados printings
More Ancient Origins cards
All Gyarados cards · Ancient Origins price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.