Gyarados Holo (Holographic Rare) - XY Evolutions 34/108
Pokémon / Nintendo / The Pokémon Company / Wizards of the Coast Style · Collectibles & Antiques > Trading Cards > Pokémon TCG
Era / Decade
2016 (Modern Era, 20th Anniversary Series)
Material
Cardstock with holographic foil layer. This is a "reverse-compatible" style card mimicking the 1999 Base Set printing techniques.
Condition
Good to Very Good. The card shows visible whitening and silvering along the front bottom right edge. The centering is slightly off toward the left. Surface appears clean through the sleeve, but edge wear is the primary detractor.
Demand Level
Strong. Gyarados is a fan-favorite, and the XY Evolutions set remains one of the most popular 'modern-vintage' sets for collectors and flippers.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$2.00 - $5.00 (Unset/Ungraded); $20.00 - $50.00 (If Graded PSA 9-10)
Estimated Retail Value
$4.00 - $6.00 (Original pack price context; the card is an individual pull from a booster pack)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sold listings for 'Gyarados 34/108 Holo' range from $1.50 for heavily played copies to $6.50 for near-mint raw copies. PSA 10 gem mint copies have historically reached $100+, but this specific card is not a candidate for a 10 due to edge wear.
Description
2016 Pokémon TCG XY Evolutions Gyarados 34/108 Holo Rare. This card features the iconic Mitsuhiro Arita artwork originally seen in the 1999 Base Set. It is a nostalgic reprint released for the 20th anniversary, featuring updated HP and attack damage values (130 HP, 180 Dragon Rage) to match modern gameplay standards.
Key Features
Holographic finish; high nostalgia factor; features original Mitsuhiro Arita art; popular 'Gen 1' Pokémon; part of the highly sought-after XY Evolutions set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct font styles and spacing; copyright date '©2016 Pokémon' is present; expansion icon (Evolutions logo) is correct at bottom right. Confidence Level: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant 'silvering' or chipping on the bottom right edge where the yellow border meets the blue core; minor corner wear; centering is heavy on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for trading cards), TCGPlayer (industry standard for singles), or Mercari. Local selling via Facebook Marketplace is possible but may yield lower prices.
Selling Tips
Take high-resolution photos of the front and back OUT of the sleeve to show surface condition. Mention 'XY Evolutions' and 'Holographic' in the title. Ship in a penny sleeve inside a top loader protected by cardboard to prevent bending.