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Magcargo #219

Magcargo is the molten-shell snail whose body runs hotter than the sun's surface in lore — and whose cards run unexpectedly hot too, thanks to a pile of scarce Skyridge holos. One of the e-Card era's quiet value lines.

30Cards cataloged
~$187Top card (verified)
2001–2026Release span
21Sets

01Top 10 Notable Magcargo Cards

Magcargo is an e-Card holo specialist: a quartet of Skyridge prints and an ex lead a deep value stack. Priciest first.

Magcargo — Skyridge #H16
Rank 02

Magcargo — Skyridge #H16

A second crosshatch-holo Magcargo from the same scarce set, with alternate art. Two short-printed holos in one set is collector catnip — both are tough, and both command real money.

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Verified (May 2026) ~$175
Magcargo ex — Dragon #95
Rank 03

Magcargo ex — Dragon #95

The "ex" mechanic produced the EX era's ultra-rares, and Magcargo ex (2003) from EX Dragon is a big, foil chase. A fan-favorite oddball ex that has aged into steady demand.

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TCGplayer mkt ~$82
Magcargo — Skyridge #17
Rank 04

Magcargo — Skyridge #17

The non-holo Skyridge Magcargo — still riding the set's famous scarcity without the foil premium. A smart, cheaper way into the e-Card line.

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Verified (May 2026) ~$39
Magcargo — Skyridge #18
Rank 05

Magcargo — Skyridge #18

A second non-holo Skyridge print, alternate art. Skyridge completists chase every variant, and this is one of four Magcargos in the set.

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Verified (May 2026) ~$32
Magcargo — HS—Undaunted #6
Rank 06

Magcargo — HS—Undaunted #6

A holo from the 2010 HeartGold & SoulSilver block — Magcargo in a polished modern frame. An underrated foil with quiet upside.

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TCGplayer mkt ~$25
Magcargo — Unseen Forces #41
Rank 07

Magcargo — Unseen Forces #41

A holo from 2005's Unown-subset set. Classic EX-era foil with steady Johto-collector demand.

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Verified (May 2026) ~$25
Dark Magcargo — Neo Destiny #18
Rank 08

Dark Magcargo — Neo Destiny #18

The "Dark" archetype marked Rocket's corrupted Pokémon, and Dark Magcargo (2002) is a holo with bite. A beloved villain-era variant from a thin set.

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TCGplayer mkt ~$19
Magcargo-GX — Lost Thunder #218
Rank 09

Magcargo-GX — Lost Thunder #218

The full-art secret rare of Magcargo-GX from 2018's huge Lost Thunder. The most collectible modern Magcargo — glossy and unexpectedly fun.

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TCGplayer mkt ~$11
Magcargo-GX — Lost Thunder #198
Rank 10

Magcargo-GX — Lost Thunder #198

The standard full-art Magcargo-GX from the same set — a cheaper way into the modern chase, and the tail of a surprisingly deep line.

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TCGplayer mkt ~$6.71

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03Most Valuable Magcargo Cards — Price Chart

All prices reflect recent market data and will be updated regularly.

#CardRecent price
01Magcargo — Skyridge #H17~$187
02Magcargo — Skyridge #H16~$175
03Magcargo ex — Dragon #95~$82
04Magcargo — Skyridge #17~$39
05Magcargo — Skyridge #18~$32
06Magcargo — HS—Undaunted #6~$25
07Magcargo — Unseen Forces #41~$25
08Dark Magcargo — Neo Destiny #18~$19
09Magcargo-GX — Lost Thunder #218~$11
10Magcargo-GX — Lost Thunder #198~$6.71
11Magcargo — Neo Revelation #33~$4.53
12Dark Magcargo — Team Rocket Returns #38~$2.97
13Magcargo — Deoxys #20~$2.39
14Magcargo-GX — Lost Thunder #44~$2.16
15Magcargo ex — Twilight Masquerade #191~$1.72

04Complete Card Grid — All 30 Magcargo Cards

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