Question 1

What is the current market value of Magcargo-GX #198?

Accepted Answer

Magcargo-GX from Lost Thunder is currently trading around $6.51. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at 0.0%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($6.41). The 90-day window shows a floor near $5.78 and a peak around $6.51 (11% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare Ultra.

Question 2

Is Magcargo-GX #198 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: We observe a 0.0% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 11% 90-day spread ($5.78-$6.51), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($6.41), pricing is near equilibrium. Graded context points to a substantial premium curve, with PSA 10 at +1631% above raw pricing. PSA 9 is currently around $19.90, while PSA 10 is $112.72.

Question 3

What is Magcargo-GX #198 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Magcargo-GX is a Lost Thunder card from the 2018 release window. Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Ultra. Printed HP is 210. Energy typing is Fire. As an evolution, Magcargo-GX develops from Slugma. Printed card effect: Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. This card has the following ability: "Crushing Charge". Attack line includes "Lava Flow" and "Burning Magma-GX". The card has a weakness to Water. It requires 3 energy to retreat. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Magcargo-GX cards available?

Accepted Answer

A wider Magcargo-GX checklist helps contextualize this specific Magcargo-GX print. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 2 cards, 1 distinct set. Comparable prices currently cover $2.15-$11.61, a 440% band. Against the sample mean of $6.88, this card is -5%. Notable alternatives include Magcargo-GX #44 (Lost Thunder) at $2.15 and Magcargo-GX #218 (Lost Thunder) at $11.61.

Question 5

What set is Magcargo-GX #198 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Lost Thunder entered circulation in 2018. It belongs to the Sun & Moon series. With 240 listed cards, this is a large set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 8 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Magcargo-GX (#198) is one of the Rare Ultra prints in this expansion.

Magcargo-GX #198

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