Question 1

What is the current market value of Magcargo #45?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Magcargo in Great Encounters at roughly $0.47. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at -1.7%. It is currently 2.1% below the 30-day average of $0.48. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.39 and a peak around $0.49 (21% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Magcargo #45 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Over the last 7 days, prices have remained stable at -1.7%, indicating a consolidation phase over sudden breakouts. With a 21% 90-day spread ($0.39-$0.49), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.48), pricing is near equilibrium. Top-grade copies show substantial separation from raw: PSA 10 is pricing +61140% above the current raw benchmark. PSA 9 is currently around $49.99, while PSA 10 is $287.83.

Question 3

What is Magcargo #45 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2008, Great Encounters introduced this print of Magcargo. The printed flavor text states: "Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Uncommon. Printed HP is 90. Energy typing is Fire. As an evolution, Magcargo develops from Slugma. Printed ability include "Magma Armor". Notable move text references "Lava Plume". It is weak to Water type energy. It requires 3 energy to retreat. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Magcargo cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Magcargo printings create a useful comparison set for Magcargo. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.05 and $0.97 (1840% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.27), this card is +73%. Notable alternatives include Magcargo #29 (Temporal Forces) at $0.07, Magcargo #22 (Lost Origin) at $0.12, Magcargo #35 (Fusion Strike) at $0.14, and Magcargo #28 (Vivid Voltage) at $0.05.

Question 5

What set is Magcargo #45 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Great Encounters entered circulation in 2008. Great Encounters is grouped under the Diamond & Pearl era. With 106 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 18 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. In the Great Encounters checklist, Magcargo occupies position #45 as a Uncommon card.

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