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Magcargo-GX 44/214

Name: Magcargo-GX #44 - Lost Thunder | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: sm8-44
Price: 2.15 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Lost Thunder Released: Nov 2, 2018

Pokémon

Fire Type Rare Holo GX Pull Rate: 1 in 130 packs (0.8%) Evolves From: Slugma

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2.15 $0.01 (0.46%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA10	15.03	—	x7.0
PSA9	6.01	56.82%	x2.8

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Magcargo
National Pokédex #219
Card Number 44/214
Card RarityRare Holo GX
Illustrator5ban Graphics
Release Date02/11/2018
SeriesSun & Moon
Expansion Lost Thunder
Evolves From
Slugma
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points210 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Abilities

Ability: Crushing Charge
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard the top card of your deck. If it's a basic Energy card, attach it to 1 of your Pokémon.

Attacks

Lava Flow50+
Discard any amount of basic Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 50 more damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Burning Magma-GX
Discard the top 5 cards of your opponent's deck. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Rules

Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Magcargo gleefully emerging from molten lava, its fiery body glowing amidst swirling flames and ash. Intense heat and blistering fireballs ignite the chaotic volcanic scene surrounding it.

Playability Overview

Magcargo GX offers strategic energy acceleration and flexible damage scaling by discarding energy, but requires careful deck setup to maximize its disruptive GX attack and sustain its retreat cost.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Lava Flow FuryThis Magcargo GX card radiates fiery energy with its vibrant reds and oranges, making it a standout on a "Volcanic Power" page. The swirling flames and the intense magma vibe create an energetic atmosphere that pairs perfectly with other Fire types like Charizard or Entei. Keep it near cards that showcase explosive abilities for that extra dramatic flair.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Intense / Fiery / Eruption / Power Surge