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Magcargo
Skyridge H17/144 • holo-rare
- Set
- Skyridge
- Number
- H17/144
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $200.00
- Artist
- Mitsuhiro Arita
What it does
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.
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.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Magcargo card from the Skyridge expansion, released in 2003, represents the final set of the Pokémon Trading Card Game produced by Wizards of the Coast before Nintendo and The Pokémon Company International took over operations. As part of the e-Card Series, this set introduced the e-Reader functionality, allowing players to scan the dot-codes on the side of the cards into a Game Boy Advance to access additional data or mini-games. This transition period is highly regarded by collectors for its unique technological integration and the distinct card design that featured expanded artwork areas.
The illustration for this specific card was crafted by Hironobu Yoshida, whose style is well-known for emphasizing the elemental nature of Pokémon. In this depiction, Magcargo is presented with a focus on its volcanic, molten shell, rendered in the high-contrast holographic finish characteristic of the Rare Holo tier. Upon its release, the card was notable for its specific typing and ability set within the competitive landscape of the time, eventually becoming a sought-after piece for collectors focusing on the conclusion of the Wizards of the Coast era.
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