{"product_id":"magikarp-xy143-promo-pr","title":"Magikarp - XY143 Promo (PR)","description":"Now I have comprehensive research. Here is the product description:\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Shiny Magikarp XY Black Star Promo — one of the most distribution-restricted, fan-beloved cards of the entire XY era.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released in 2016 as card \u003cem\u003e#XY143\u003c\/em\u003e in the Pokémon XY Black Star Promos series, this gold-hued Shiny Magikarp Holo arrived as an exclusive inclusion inside the European \u003cem\u003eShiny Mega Gyarados Box\u003c\/em\u003e — a box that notoriously \u003cstrong\u003edid not ship\u003c\/strong\u003e this promo in the American version of the product. That region-restricted origin is exactly what ignited collector demand the moment it appeared on PTCGO, and the secondary market has never looked back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by \u003cstrong\u003eSaya Tsuruta\u003c\/strong\u003e, the card presents a full holofoil treatment on a Water-type Basic Pokémon (Pokédex #129, 30 HP) with the \u003cem\u003eEpic Splash\u003c\/em\u003e attack — coin-flip mechanic and all. It is numbered out of the 211-card XY Black Star Promo run, carries the official XY Promo stamp, and is currently \u003cstrong\u003eout of print\u003c\/strong\u003e with no reprint path in sight. The Expanded format legality keeps it on the radar of competitive PC builders, while the shiny colorway ties it directly to the iconic Shiny Mega Gyarados product line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you're hunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Sealed copies\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gold standard for submission; sealed examples routinely trade in the $105–$120+ range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSA 10 Gem Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e — the top of the census and the trophy grade for this card\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePSA 9 \/ CGC 8.5+\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong mid-tier grades with active secondary market movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGalaxy Swirl holofoil pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e — raw copies with premium swirl placement command immediate attention from top-tier collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the XY era entering its full vintage appreciation cycle and Magikarp's cultural permanence in the Pokémon franchise, the Shiny Magikarp XY143 Black Star Promo is a \u003cstrong\u003emust-own\u003c\/strong\u003e for any serious XY collector or Kanto binder builder. Sealed supply is genuinely scarce — don't wait for a PSA 10 pop to make the decision for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collector Station","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49075537477884,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/IMG_3855.heic?v=1780424126","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/magikarp-xy143-promo-pr","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}