Magcargo ex 95/97
Set: Dragon
Released: Nov 24, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #219
- Card Number 95/97
- Card RarityRare Holo EX
- IllustratorHikaru Koike
- Release Date24/11/2003
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Dragon
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire - Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Fire 
Water ×2 
Attacks
- Melting Mountain20
Discard the top card from your deck. If that card is a basic Energy card, attach it to Magcargo ex.
- Lava Flow40+
You may discard any number of basic Energy cards attached to Magcargo ex when you use this attack. If you do, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage for each basic Energy card you discarded.
Rules
- When Pokémon-ex has been Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Magcargo oozing forward with a glowing, molten shell, surrounded by fiery embers and a dark, volcanic background that emphasizes its intense heat and volcanic nature.
Playability Overview
Magcargo ex offers strategic energy cycling with its attacks, balancing slow energy buildup and discard risk to deliver escalating damage while rewarding careful resource management.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Fiery EvolutionThis Magcargo ex card has such a vibrant, molten look with those fiery reds and oranges, making it feel like it’s bubbling right off the page. It’s best placed on a “Volcanic Fury” page, surrounded by other fire-themed Pokémon that convey that intense heat and energy. Consider pairing it with a Charizard or Blaziken for an explosive display!Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Fiery Glow / Eruption / Lava Flow
