Question 1

What is the current market value of Magcargo #21?

Accepted Answer

For Magcargo in XY, the current reference price is $0.63. Over the last 7 days it declined 10.0%. It is currently 8.3% below the 30-day average of $0.69. The 90-day window shows a floor near $0.61 and a peak around $0.73 (19% total spread), which maps to low-volatility movement. Rarity classification for this copy is Rare.

Question 2

Is Magcargo #21 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Week-over-week movement is negative (10.0%); this leaves value 14% under the 90-day peak. With a 19% 90-day spread ($0.61-$0.73), this card currently tracks as low-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($0.69), the card is trading 8.3% 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 #21 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2014, XY introduced this print of Magcargo. The printed flavor text states: "Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 110. Energy typing is Fire. As an evolution, Magcargo develops from Slugma. The printed attacks highlight "Magma Mantle" and "Heat Blast". Water weakness applies to this print. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Magcargo cards available?

Accepted Answer

Magcargo sits within a broader pool of Magcargo variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 3 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.23 to $76.10 (32987% spread). The current card sits -96% versus the sampled alternative average of $17.86. Notable alternatives include Magcargo #45 (Great Encounters) at $0.23, Magcargo #17 (Skyridge) at $76.10, Magcargo #18 (Skyridge) at $9.74, and Magcargo #H16 (Skyridge) at $9.74.

Question 5

What set is Magcargo #21 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

XY was released in 2014. Series classification for this set is XY. The checklist contains 146 cards, placing it in a mid-size expansion range. As of 2026, the set is 12 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. In the XY checklist, Magcargo occupies position #21 as a Rare card.

Magcargo #21

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