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Magcargo

XY 21/146 • rare

Set: XY
Number: 21/146
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2014
Energy type: fire energy
Market price: $0.56
Artist: kawayoo

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What it's worth

$0.56market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.51 – $0.56 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Rare card from the XY base set, this Magcargo features the Pokémon's distinct volcanic design within the generation VI TCG aesthetic. Collectors often prize this card for its classic depiction of the Lava Pokémon, which has remained a consistent fire-type staple throughout the series' history.

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Card face

What it does

110 HPStage 1

Cost: fire energy colorless energyMagma Mantle30+

You may discard the top card of your deck. If that card is a Fire Energy card, this attack does 50 more damage.

Cost: fire energy fire energy colorless energyHeat Blast80

Weaknesswater energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Magcargo 21/146 was released in the XY expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in early 2014 as the first set of the XY Series. This set marked a significant transition in the game, introducing the Fairy type and focusing on mechanics derived from the Pokémon X and Y video games. The card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, a veteran illustrator known for her soft, expressive style that often emphasizes the creature's personality within its environment.

The design of this specific card captures the Magcargo’s volcanic nature, utilizing the warm palette characteristic of Fire-type illustrations from this era. As a Rare-tier card in the XY set, it served as a standard deck inclusion rather than a chase card, reflecting the era's focus on building diverse elemental archetypes. The illustration reflects the aesthetic shift occurring at the time, moving toward cleaner, high-definition digital rendering while maintaining the thematic consistency of the Fire elemental line.

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