Magcargo
Great Encounters · #45 · Uncommon
Current Market Prices
| Variant | Low | Market | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.22 | $0.49 | $19.98 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $0.68 | $1.89 | $29.50 |
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Over the last 90 days, Magcargo has traded between $0.46 and $0.50, averaging $0.48. The price is up 8.7% over the full 90-day window, up 6.4% in the last 30 days and up 2% in the last 7 days.
Magcargo Investment Analysis & Market Insights
Market Snapshot
- Current value: $1.89
- Price range: $0.22 – $29.50
- 90-day volatility: 2.2%
- 30-day trend: +6.4%
Market Factors
- Card age: 18 years (2008)
- Rarity: Uncommon
- Set: Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl series)
- Set rank: #94 of 106 priced cards in Great Encounters
Card Details
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Fire
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Evolves From
- Slugma
- Set
- Great Encounters (2008)
- Number
- #45/106
Attacks
- Lava Plume60
You may discard the top card of your deck. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Magcargo is a Pokemon card from Great Encounters, released in 2008. This Uncommon card is numbered 45/106 in the set, with artwork illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its current market price is $1.89, based on live TCGplayer data updated daily.
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Magcargo — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Magcargo Great Encounters #45 worth?
Magcargo from Great Encounters is worth $1.89 today (raw, near mint), based on live TCGplayer market data updated August 2026. Recent listings range from $0.22 to $29.50 depending on condition and variant.
Is the price of Magcargo going up or down?
Over the last 30 days the market price has risen 6.4%, and over the last 7 days it has risen 2%. The 90-day chart on this page shows the full trend.
Is Magcargo worth grading?
All prices on this page are for raw (ungraded) near-mint copies. Grading usually makes financial sense when a card's raw value comfortably exceeds the grading fee and the copy is in mint condition. See our PSA grading cost guide for the break-even math. At $1.89 raw, grading fees would eat most of this card's value unless the copy is flawless and the market moves up. PSA grading cost guide →
What is Magcargo worth in PSA 10?
The $1.89 price on this page is for a raw (ungraded) near-mint copy. PSA 10 gem-mint copies typically sell at a premium over raw prices, but the size of that premium varies card by card with age, print run and population. We don't track graded sale prices yet. Check recent PSA 10 sales on eBay for this specific card before buying or grading.
Where can I sell Magcargo?
Singles in this range sell most reliably on TCGplayer at market price. See our where-to-sell guide for fees and venue comparison. A local game store pays instantly but well below market. Where to sell Pokemon cards →
Where can I check the price of Magcargo?
This page tracks the live TCGplayer market price with a 90-day history chart, refreshed daily. You can also scan the physical card with the Ripdex app to identify the exact variant and get its current value instantly.
Looking for Magcargo prices and values? This page shows current market prices per variant, a 90-day price history chart, card details and related cards for this Uncommon card from Great Encounters. Prices come from live TCGplayer market data and refresh daily.