Question 1

What is the current market value of Magcargo #45?

Accepted Answer

For Magcargo in Great Encounters, the current reference price is $0.23. Week-over-week movement is lower by 30.0%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.26, this card is now 10.2% lower. Its 90-day trading band runs between $0.19 and $0.32, producing a 57% range and high-volatility behavior. This version is categorized as Uncommon.

Question 2

Is Magcargo #45 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 30.0% over 7 days, with the card now 28% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $0.19 to $0.32 (57% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($0.26), the card is trading 10.2% lower. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

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. Uncommon-tier prints usually balance accessibility with moderate collector demand.

Question 4

What are the alternative Magcargo cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Magcargo checklist helps contextualize this specific Magcargo print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 3 distinct sets. Comparable prices currently cover $1.37-$76.10, a 5455% band. Against the sample mean of $18.05, this card is -99%. Notable alternatives include Magcargo #17 (Skyridge) at $76.10, Magcargo #18 (Skyridge) at $9.74, Magcargo #H16 (Skyridge) at $9.74, and Magcargo #H17 (Skyridge) at $9.74.

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.

Magcargo #45

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