Gyarados is a fan-favorite with one of the most iconic shiny cards ever made. Here are its best cards — with the cheapest raw copy and the cheapest PSA 10 on eBay for each.
1. Shining Gyarados (Neo Revelation, 2001)
The grail — the red Shining Gyarados is one of the most beloved vintage chase cards, the highlight of the Neo era and a centerpiece in high grade. See its value guide.
2. Base Set Gyarados Holo (1999)
A classic — the Base Set holo Gyarados (#6/102) is a must-have vintage piece, with 1st Edition and Shadowless prints worth far more than Unlimited.
3. Mega Gyarados EX (Ancient Origins, 2015)
A standout from the XY era — the Mega Gyarados EX full arts are popular with Mega Evolution collectors.
4. Radiant Gyarados (Pokémon GO, 2022)
The shiny Radiant Gyarados from the Pokémon GO set is a popular, affordable modern pickup that nods to the classic red Gyarados.
5. Gyarados-EX (Full Art, XY era)
The XY-era Gyarados-EX full arts round out the modern chase list with strong artwork.
Raw or PSA 10?
Raw is the affordable way to collect; a PSA 10 commands a major premium and is the store of value for the Shining and Base Set grails. Buy graded for vintage to remove authenticity risk — see how to spot fakes. Buying raw to grade? Read how to grade and check the grading calculator.