Question 1

What is the current market value of Magcargo-GX #218?

Accepted Answer

Magcargo-GX from Lost Thunder is currently trading around $10.91. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at 0.0%. Current pricing is broadly aligned with its 30-day average ($10.83). The 90-day window shows a floor near $10.57 and a peak around $11.09 (5% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare Rainbow.

Question 2

Is Magcargo-GX #218 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. The 90-day range spans $10.57 to $11.09 (5% spread), which indicates low-volatility behavior. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($10.83), pricing is near equilibrium. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +1406% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $20.15, while PSA 10 is $164.29.

Question 3

What is Magcargo-GX #218 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2018, Lost Thunder introduced this print of Magcargo-GX. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Rainbow. Printed HP is 210. Energy typing is Fire. This card evolves from Slugma. Printed card effect: Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards. Printed ability include "Crushing Charge". Attack line includes "Lava Flow" and "Burning Magma-GX". Water weakness applies to this print. Retreat cost is 3 energy. 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

Other Magcargo-GX printings create a useful comparison set for Magcargo-GX. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 2 cards, 1 distinct set. Observed alternatives run from $2.09 to $6.71 (221% spread). The current card sits +148% versus the sampled alternative average of $4.40. Notable alternatives include Magcargo-GX #44 (Lost Thunder) at $2.09 and Magcargo-GX #198 (Lost Thunder) at $6.71.

Question 5

What set is Magcargo-GX #218 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Lost Thunder was released in 2018. Lost Thunder is grouped under the Sun & Moon era. 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 (#218) is one of the Rare Rainbow prints in this expansion.

Magcargo-GX #218

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