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Magcargo-GX
Lost Thunder 44/214 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Number
- 44/214
- Rarity
- Rare Holo GX
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $2.04
- Artist
- 5ban Graphics
What it does
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.
Discard any amount of basic Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 50 more damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Discard the top 5 cards of your opponent's deck. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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Where it came from
Magcargo-GX was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion titled Lost Thunder, which debuted in late 2018. This set was notable for its sheer size, featuring over 210 cards, and it aimed to bring together elements from the Sun and Moon video games with references to older generations. The card was designed to highlight Magcargo, a fire-type Pokémon known for its molten shell, and it incorporates the GX mechanic that was central to the era's competitive play, allowing for powerful, once-per-game attacks.
The card illustration was created by artist 5ban Graphics, a studio frequently commissioned by The Pokémon Company to produce sleek, high-contrast, and digital-focused artwork for the GX and V card series. Their approach for Magcargo-GX emphasized the intense heat of the creature through vibrant orange and red color palettes, aiming to give it a formidable presence on the tabletop. Within the competitive community, the card was analyzed primarily for its utility in fire-themed decks, appreciated for its defensive capabilities and the strategic potential of its signature GX attack.
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