Gyarados
Trading Card Game (Pokémon) • Ancient Origins
Sport & Year
Trading Card Game (Pokémon) • 2015
Brand & Set
The Pokémon Company - Ancient Origins
Card Number
21/98
Card Type
Stage 1 Pokémon
Rarity
Rare Holo
Parallel Variant & Language
Base Holo • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7)
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 (Raw); $40.00 - $70.00 (PSA 9)
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $12 to $22 depending on condition. PSA 10 copies have historically sold for over $150, but this card shows too much wear for that grade.
Condition Details
Visible edge wear and whitening on the yellow borders, particularly on the left side and corners. Possible surface scratches consistent with binder storage without sleeves. Centering appears slightly shifted to the right.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless for personal collection. The visible edge wear and whitening likely cap the grade at a PSA 7 or 8, making the grading fees higher than the potential value increase.
Card Description
Water-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 130 HP. Design features a 'Half-Art' style where the illustration of Gyarados and a Fisherman trainer breaks out of the frame. Mentions attacks 'Full Retaliation' and 'Thrash'. Includes Ancient Trait 'Θ Double'.
Notable Features
Ancient Trait (Theta Double) which allows the Pokémon to have 2 Pokémon Tool cards attached. Features artwork by TOKIYA. Distinctive 'Half-Art' layout unique to the XY Era.
Authentication Notes
Font, holographic pattern, and card stock appear consistent with authentic 2015 XY Ancient Origins production. No signs of common inkjet spotting or 'proxy' fonts.
Scanned: 2026-05-07T23:59:10.026597