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Magmar
Team Rocket Returns 44/109 • uncommon
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Number
- 44/109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- fire energy
- Market price
- $4.65
- Artist
- Yukiko Baba
What it does
Discard up to 2 Energy cards from your hand. Then, draw 2 cards for each Energy card you discarded.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Magmar card from the Team Rocket Returns expansion was released in 2004, marking the second TCG set based on the villainous organization from the Pokémon franchise. This set was notable for introducing 'Pokémon-ex' and 'Dark' variants, aiming to emphasize the gritty, antagonistic aesthetic of Team Rocket's operations. The artwork for this specific card captures Magmar in its characteristic volcanic environment, maintaining the consistent visual language established by the long-running illustrator teams that defined the early era of the trading card game.
Designed to function as a reliable utility card, this Magmar was intended for players seeking a fire-type attacker with straightforward mechanics typical of the uncommon rarity tier. It fit into the broader meta of the time by providing a mid-game presence that favored aggressive playstyles. Upon release, it was well-received by collectors who appreciated the return to the nostalgic themes of the original Rocket expansion while benefiting from the refined card templates used throughout the EX-series of the game.
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