Magcargo H17/H32
Set: Skyridge
Released: May 12, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #219
- Card Number H17/H32
- Card RarityRare Holo
- IllustratorMitsuhiro Arita
- Release Date12/05/2003
- SeriesE-Card
- Expansion Skyridge
- Evolves From
- 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
Fighting 
Water ×2 
Abilities
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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 atop a rocky formation, its molten, fiery body glowing warmly against a starry, shimmering blue sky, emphasizing its lava-like, resilient nature in a calm yet intense moment.
Playability Overview
Magcargo’s ability to recycle energy cards benefits deck consistency, but its high retreat cost and dependency on discarding specific energies limit its competitive viability.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Lava FlowPosition Magcargo in the center of a fiery-themed page. Its red and orange hues create a warm focal point. Surround it with other Fire-type Pokémon or cards that feature lava or volcanic backgrounds to enhance the theme and create a dynamic, energetic vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Fiery Red / Lava Land / Heat Wave
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