Magmar #86
🔥 Hot MoveMagmar is card #86 from Expedition Base Set, a Uncommon Pokémon card currently trading near $52.17 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Magmar #86 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Magmar at a glance
- 7-day average €7.50; 30-day average €4.52.
- Set: Expedition Base Set (E-Card, 2002).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €6.25.
- Live market value $52.17 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Rarity tier — Uncommon.
Magmar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magmar #86.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $30.67
- Mid
- $44.50
- High
- —
- Low
- $5.92
- Mid
- $10.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Magmar #86
Card #86 of Expedition Base Set is Magmar, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2002). It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 60 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and currently trades at $52.17 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $30.67 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #86 / 165
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Miki Tanaka
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #126
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Magmar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magmar #86 — the playability layer behind the price.
Flaming Punch
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.
Thrash
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage. If tails, Magmar does 10 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Magmar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magmar #86.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $52.17, Normal at $7.46.
This $52.17 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $52.17, Magmar draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Magmar trends at €6.25 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.11, lowest NM €0.10).
Magmar price history & movement
Recent sales average €7.50 over 7 days versus €4.52 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+65.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.50, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €6.25.
Magmar has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $52.17 to $52.17; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Magmar?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $52.17 market translates to a net of about $44.96 (eBay), $45.22 (TCGplayer), $49.21 (Cardmarket), $46.18 (Whatnot) or $52.17 (direct). That $7.21 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Magmar sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Magmar #86.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Magmar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magmar #86 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Magmar #86.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $52.17 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $96.16 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $5.39. You need a graded sale of $98.15 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $31.81 (34.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Magmar within Expedition Base Set
Within Expedition Base Set it is the #90 most valuable of 155 tracked cards; the set median is $65.00.
That is 20% below the middle of the set — a top-43% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Magmar valuable
- Magmar dates to 2002, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- The Miki Tanaka artwork gives Magmar appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Magmar is sought by players and collectors alike.
- A $52.17 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Magmar is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Magmar
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.50 and €4.52) to time entries and exits.
- For Magmar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Magmar has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Magmar can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $52.17 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Magmar value questions
What is Magmar #86 worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $52.17 (low $30.67, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €6.25.
Should I buy Magmar?
Short-term momentum is rising (+65.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Magmar rare?
Magmar is a Uncommon card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Magmar?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($52.17), Normal ($7.46). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Magmar?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $52.17. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Magmar cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Miki Tanaka also matters to collector demand.
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