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Magcargo 45/106

Name: Magcargo #45 - Great Encounters | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: dp4-45
Price: 0.49 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Great Encounters Released: Feb 1, 2008

Pokémon

Fire Type Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 10.7 packs (9.3%) Evolves From: Slugma

Raw Prices

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0.49

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2.05 $0.16 (8.47%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	340.36	18.25%	x166
PSA9	49.99	—	x24
PSA7	33.00	—	x16

PSA Graded Prices

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PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
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PSA 3 Very Good
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PSA 2 Good
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PSA 1 Poor
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Is Magcargo 45/106 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.49 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.75

$0.49

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Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.49 raw cost.

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Population Report (PSA)

About Magcargo

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Magcargo
National Pokédex #[219]
Card Number 45/106
Card RarityUncommon
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date01/02/2008
SeriesDiamond & Pearl
Expansion Great Encounters
Evolves From
Slugma
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points90 HP
Weakness Water +20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Poké-Body: Magma Armor
Magcargo can't be Asleep or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Lava Plume60
You may discard the top card of your deck. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Magcargo slowly ascending a rocky, snow-dusted mountain, its molten, fiery shell glowing fiercely against the cold, stark environment, with tiny flames flickering from cracks along its hardened back.

Playability Overview

Magcargo's immunity to Sleep and Paralysis combined with its burn-inflicting attack encourages a slow, control-oriented strategy that chips away at opponents while maintaining steady status resistance.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Lava FlowThis Magcargo card radiates a warm, molten vibe with its vibrant reds and oranges. It would fit nicely on a "Volcanic Wonders" page alongside other Fire-types. The bubbling lava and steamy background create a perfect contrast to more serene water or grass Pokémon, emphasizing its fiery nature.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Warm Color Palette / Heat Wave / Eruption

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