Ethan’s Magcargo 222/217
Set: Ascended Heroes
Released: Jan 30, 2026
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About Ethan’s Magcargo
This Pokémon lives near the craters of volcanoes. It stores fire energy in its shell of cooled and hardened magma.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- Card Number 222 / 217
- Card RarityIllustration Rare
- IllustratorHideki Ishikawa
- Release Date07/06/2026
- Regulation MarkI
- Expansion Ascended Heroes
- Evolves From
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionHisui
- Generation Generation 8
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire - Health Points130 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×3
Fire 
Water ×2 
Abilities
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Ability:
Melt Away
If this Pokémon has no Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost.
Attacks
- Lava Burst70×
Discard up to 5 Fire Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 70 damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Ethan’s Magcargo standing confidently beside a young trainer against a volcanic mountain backdrop. The glowing magma shell and warm light contrast with the cool snowy terrain, creating a dynamic and adventurous atmosphere.
Playability Overview
Flexible Fire attacker that can retreat for free without energy. Use its ability to switch out early, then power up with multiple Fire energies to unleash high-damage Lava Burst by discarding up to five energies.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Volcanic ExpeditionThis card’s fiery Magcargo and exploring trainer set against a snowy volcanic crater make it perfect as a focal point on a “Volcano” or “Mountain Adventure” page. Pair it with other Fire types or Pokémon linked to rugged, extreme environments for a dynamic, adventurous spread.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Adventurous / Warm Tones / Fire Energy / Exploration
