Kingdra 1st Edition #8 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 27 Aug 2026Related Kingdra & chase cards
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Kingdra 1st Edition #8 comes from the Neo Genesis set, one of the earliest expansions Pokemon fans got their hands on back in 2000, and it still turns heads today. It's a rare card with artwork from Ken Sugimori, and that combination of early set, 1st edition stamp, and clean design is exactly why people keep searching for the Kingdra value. Right now a raw, ungraded copy runs about $55, which makes it an approachable piece of that Neo Genesis era for collectors who want a real slice of history without spending a fortune.
Price history
InteractiveRaw value is $54, down 2% over the past year, with an all-time high of $71 in March 2026.
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Kingdra price at every grade
Market value at each grade, with how many exist (population). 2,755 graded, only 194 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population | PSA / CGC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $2.1k | 194 | 116 / 78 |
| PSA 9 | $261 | 974 | 866 / 108 |
| PSA 8 | $142 | 825 | 674 / 151 |
| PSA 7 | $105 | 362 | 304 / 58 |
| PSA 6 | $59 | 209 | 183 / 26 |
| PSA 5 | $57 | 128 | 111 / 17 |
| PSA 4 | $20 | 33 | 23 / 10 |
| PSA 3 | $17 | 12 | 10 / 2 |
| PSA 2 | $15 | 4 | 4 / - |
| PSA 1 | $82 | 14 | 13 / 1 |
| Raw / Ungraded | $54 | - | - |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Value shown is the PSA-grade market price; population is split by grading company (PSA / CGC).
Card details
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Card number
- 8 of 111
- Rarity
- Rare
- Type
- Water
- HP
- 90
- Stage
- Stage2
- Retreat cost
- 2
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- 2000
Attacks
- Agility30Water · Water · Colorless
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to Kingdra.
- Dragon Tornado50Water · Water · Water · Water
If this attack doesn't Knock Out the Defending Pokémon, and if there are any Pokémon on your opponent's Bench, choose 1 of them and switch it with the Defending Pokémon.
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The collector's take on Kingdra
Is Kingdra worth grading?
So is Kingdra worth grading? Here's the honest math: a raw copy sits around $55, a Grade 9 comes in at $866, and a PSA 10 lands at $116, with PSA 10 valued at roughly 2.1 times the raw price. That's a real jump, but grading costs money and time, and there's no guarantee your card comes back gem mint. Older cards like this one from 2000 often show print lines or edge wear that's easy to miss with the naked eye, so before you send one in, look closely under good light. If your copy is already sharp with clean corners and centering, grading can absolutely pay off. If it's got soft edges or surface scratches, it might be smarter to enjoy it raw or sell it as is.
How rare is Kingdra?
Across all grading companies, there are 2,743 graded copies of this card on record, and only 191 of those have earned a PSA 10. When you put those two numbers side by side, it's clear that gem mint copies are the minority, not the norm. That kind of population gap is a big part of why the top grade commands such a premium over the raw and mid grade market, scarcity at the very top always pulls value upward.
Where can you pull Kingdra?
We've tracked Kingdra being pulled 29 times across sites like Collector Crypt and Courtyard, with the biggest recorded pull landing at $411. It's shown up in packs like the Elite Pokemon Gacha Pack, The Amazing Chase Encore, Pokemon Starter Pack, Pokemon Pro Pack, and Pokemon Platinum Pack. That's useful to know because most price guides can only tell you what a card sells for, not where it's actually turning up in live pack breaks, and that's the gap PackSpy fills. Just remember, pulling packs is a gamble no matter how good the odds look on paper, most rips don't beat what you paid, so treat any pull as a bonus, not a plan.
Questions people ask
How much is Kingdra worth?+
A raw, ungraded Kingdra 1st Edition #8 is valued at $55. Graded copies climb from there, with a Grade 9 at $866 and a PSA 10 at $116, so condition and grading history make a real difference in what you'll pay or get paid.
Is Kingdra worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 sits at roughly 2.1 times the raw price. But only 191 of the 2,743 graded copies have hit that top grade, so gem mint is genuinely hard to land, and grading fees are a real cost to weigh against the potential payoff.
Why is the Kingdra 1st Edition #8 print worth more than the standard one?+
The 1st edition stamp marks it as part of the earliest print run from the Neo Genesis set's original 2000 release, and collectors have always paid more for that history and scarcity. Combined with Ken Sugimori's artwork and its rare status, it's a card that holds a special spot for anyone chasing early Pokemon sets.
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