Image via pokemontcg.io
Magcargo
Primal Clash 23/160 • uncommon
- Set
- Primal Clash
- Number
- 23/160
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2015
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $0.28
- Artist
- Shigenori Negishi
What it does
This attack does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedLegal
- UnlimitedLegal
Card text © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK, via pokemontcg.io. Not produced by or endorsed by The Pokémon Company. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Magcargo on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Magcargo card 23/160 was released as part of the Primal Clash expansion, which debuted in early 2015 for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was primarily centered around the lore of the Hoenn region, specifically focusing on the Primal Reversion of legendary Pokémon Groudon and Kyogre. As an uncommon Fire-type card, this Magcargo serves as a representative of the series' mid-tier gameplay mechanics, intended to bridge the gap between basic Pokémon and more powerful stage-two or EX cards.
The artwork for this specific card was illustrated by match, a recurring artist within the Pokémon TCG stable known for a clean, digital style that emphasizes the subject's physical features. The design highlights Magcargo’s signature molten shell and volcanic temperament, fitting the visual aesthetic of the Primal Clash set which leaned heavily into elemental environmental effects. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard utility piece for collectors and players focused on completing the set's Fire-type lineup.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real Pokémon cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Magcargo
Magcargo is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. Primal Clash 23/160 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this card yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track Magcargo on collecto.rs?
Magcargo doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Magcargo?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other Pokémon cards collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Magcargo catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Magcargo is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking Pokémon cards free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
