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Magcargo - Great Encounters (#45)
- Number
- 45
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- Energy
- Fire
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Magcargo - Great Encounters
Magcargo is a Uncommon Pokémon card from the Great Encounters Pokémon TCG set, released 2008, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 45 in the Great Encounters checklist, classified as a Fire-type Pokémon with 90 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.
In collector terms, this is an uncommon card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $2.12 across 2 printed variants (Normal, Holofoil, Reverse Holo, etc.), with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Magcargo has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#45 in Great Encounters) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 48Average
Weak icon status.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
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Sale History 62 sales · since 2021-03-01
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| RAW | $1.79 | ||
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| RAW | $1.99 | ||
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| RAW | $2.62 | ||
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| RAW | $1.97 | ||
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| RAW | $1.49 | ||
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| RAW | $1.49 | ||
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| RAW | $2.17 | ||
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| RAW | $1.44 | ||
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| RAW | $1.47 | ||
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| RAW | $2.28 | ||
| RAW | $2.28 | ||
| RAW | $2.61 |
Other printings of Magcargo
Magcargo FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Magcargo from Great Encounters worth?
Recent recorded market price is $2.12 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10) across 2 variants. See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Magcargo?
This printing is an uncommon card (the card is labeled "Uncommon" on the checklist). Magcargo has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Magcargo?
Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Magcargo released?
The Great Encounters set released in 2008, so this card (#45 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Magcargo?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Great Encounters set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.