Magcargo #45/106
Pokemon card from Great Encounters · released 2008-02-01
Magcargo is a Uncommon Fire-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 45/106 of the Great Encounters set (released 2008-02-01), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its highest TCGplayer market price is ~$2.12 for the Reverse Holofoil finish, updated 2026-06-14.
Prices by finish
| Finish | Market price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.47 | $0.22 | $0.50 | TCGplayer ↗ |
| Reverse Holofoil | $2.12 | $0.50 | $1.97 | TCGplayer ↗ |
TCGplayer market prices per finish, updated 2026-06-14 — not appraisals. Condition and grading change real-world value.
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Card details
| Set | Great Encounters |
| Number | 45/106 |
| Rarity | Uncommon |
| Type | Fire |
| HP | 90 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Slugma |
| Artist | Mitsuhiro Arita |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | Normal · Reverse Holofoil |
Attacks & abilities
Poke-BODY: Magma ArmorMagcargo can't be Asleep or Paralyzed.
Lava Plume60You may discard the top card of your deck. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Weakness: Water +20 · Retreat cost: 3
Other Magcargo printings
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All Magcargo cards · Great Encounters price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated 2026-06-14; prices via TCGplayer via TCGCSV, updated 2026-06-14. Not official values.