Magcargo 18/144

Name: Magcargo #18 - Skyridge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ecard3-18
Price: 17.16 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Skyridge Released: May 12, 2003

Pokémon

Fighting Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 35 packs (2.9%) Evolves From: Slugma

Raw Prices

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17.16 $0.49 (2.94%)

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35.00 $3.00 (9.38%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	248.73	112.57%	x14
PSA9	34.82	—	x2.0
PSA8	32.81	—	x1.9

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	328.05	—	x9.4
PSA9	146.74	4.35%	x4.2
PSA8	47.53	20.72%	x1.4
PSA7	40.03	—	x1.1

PSA Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
58
46.77%
$248.73
PSA 9 Mint
49
39.52%
$34.82
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
14
11.29%
$32.81
PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
2
1.61%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
0.81%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Magcargo 18/144 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $17.16 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $51.91

$17.16

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$32.81

PSA 8 −$16.62

$34.82

PSA 9 −$14.87

$248.73

PSA 10 +$171.24

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $17.16 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

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Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Magcargo
National Pokédex #[219]
Card Number 18/144
Card RarityRare
IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
Release Date12/05/2003
SeriesE-Card
Expansion Skyridge
Evolves From
Slugma
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points80 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Poké-Power: Streaming Mantle
When you play Magcargo from your hand to evolve your Active Pokémon, you may discard the top 3 cards of your deck and and then shuffle 3 basic Energy cards from your discard pile into your deck. If you do, your opponent does the same.

Attacks

Crushing Lava40+
You may discard a Fire or Fighting basic Energy card attached to Magcargo. If you discard a Fire Energy card in this way, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned. If you discard a Fighting Energy card in this way, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Magcargo perched on a rocky ledge, its fiery shell emitting a bright flame against a moody, cloudy sky, embodying both vulnerability and intense volcanic power in a dramatic landscape.

Playability Overview

Magcargo's ability to recycle basic energy while disrupting your opponent's deck adds a strategic layer of resource management and tempo control, making it a valuable mid-game evolution option.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Lava FlowThis Magcargo card has a warm, molten vibe with its bright colors and fiery theme. It would fit best on a "Volcanic Adventure" page. The flowing magma and the dynamic pose capture the essence of a volcanic eruption, making it a great centerpiece next to other Fire types like Charizard or Blaziken.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Fiery Palette / Eruption / Energy Surge

Magcargo 18/144

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Artwork Description

Playability Overview

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