Magby Pokémon card #186
Illustration RarePokémon
Paradox Rift·Scarlet & Violet series·#186

Magby #186

📉 Dip Alert

Magby is card #186 from Paradox Rift, a Illustration Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $21.06 for its Holofoil printing.

Market value
$21.06
Cardmarket (EUR)
€15.16
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 4.0%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Magby #186 today, you'd net about
$21.06after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $21.06Cardmarket $19.66Whatnot $18.46TCGplayer $18.07eBay $17.97

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.

Sell or hold?▲ 4.0%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Magby #186 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Magby at a glance

  • Cardmarket trend price €15.16.
  • From Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
  • 7-day average €16.23; 30-day average €15.60.
  • Live market value $21.06 for the Holofoil print.
  • Illustration Rare rarity.
Market prices

Magby price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magby #186.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$21.06
TCGplayer market
Low
$19.00
Mid
$23.20
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€15.16
Avg sold
€15.70
Lowest NM
€5.00
7-day avg
€16.23
30-day avg
€15.60

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

Is this Magby a good deal?

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Live market value$21.06
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Overview

About Magby #186

Paradox Rift placed Magby at #186; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2023 within the Scarlet & Violet series. The card carries 30 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.

Mina Nakai illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $21.06, with listings from $19.00 to —.

Card lore
“This Pokémon makes its home near volcanoes. At the end of the day, Magby soaks in magma, resting and recovering from the day's fatigue.”

Printed flavour text on the Paradox Rift #186 card.

Card facts

Set
Paradox Rift
Series
Scarlet & Violet
Number
#186 / 182
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Illustrator
Mina Nakai
HP
30
Type
Fire
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#240
Released
2023/11/03
Card text

Magby attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Magby #186 — the playability layer behind the price.

Scorching Heater

During your opponent's next turn, if this Pokémon is damaged by an attack (even if it is Knocked Out), put 6 damage counters on the Attacking Pokémon.

Battle stats

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Magby price analysis

What drives the current market value of Magby #186.

There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $21.06.

A $21.06 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

This $21.06 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €15.16, with an average sold price of €15.70 and a lowest near-mint ask of €5.00.

Price trend

Magby price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $22.17▼ 5% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $21.06

Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €16.23 against a 30-day average of €15.60 (+4%).

Latest daily average €13.49 against a trend price of €15.16.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Magby, with a recorded low of $21.06 and high of $22.17; current value is at 0% of that band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 5% over the tracked window.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€13.49
7-day avg€16.23
30-day avg€15.60
Trend price€15.16

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.56 (-2.6%)New recorded low
All-time high
$22.17
All-time low
$21.06
Off all-time high
-5%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
-5.0%
Max drawdown
-5%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.8%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$21.06
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $21.06high $22.17

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Magby?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

On a $21.06 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $17.97 via eBay's default tier, $18.07 on TCGplayer, $19.66 on Cardmarket, $18.46 on Whatnot and $21.06 selling directly — a $3.09 spread after fees and typical shipping.

High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Magby #186.

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Best net payout$21.06
Spread across platforms$3.09
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.0914.7%$17.97Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.9914.2%$18.07Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.406.7%$19.66Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$21.06Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.6012.3%$18.46Sell on Whatnot →

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.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Magby?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magby #186 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Magby #186.

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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.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $21.06 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $5.81 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $67.03 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-20.0% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$18.32
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$24.13
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$67.03
Expected value
$6.13
Expected profit
—
-20.0% ROI

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.

Set context

Magby within Paradox Rift

By market value Magby sits at #16 of 53 in Paradox Rift (set median $13.06).

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 72%.

The set's top card is Groudon (#199), valued at $92.12.

Rank in set
#16
of 53 tracked
Set median
$13.06
Rarity
Illustration Rare
Series
Scarlet & Violet
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Value drivers

What makes Magby valuable

  • Mina Nakai illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • Illustration Rare status puts Magby among the scarcer pulls in Paradox Rift.
  • Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
  • A $21.06 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Magby is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Magby

  • For Magby, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Paradox Rift was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Bulk lots of Magby can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $21.06 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $21.06 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Magby value questions

What is Magby #186 worth?

Live pricing puts the Holofoil print at $21.06 (low $19.00, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €15.16.

Is Magby a good investment?

The card is rising on recent averages. Illustration Rare rarity and the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

Is Magby rare?

Magby is a Illustration Rare card from Paradox Rift (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

What print variants exist for Magby?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($21.06). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Magby?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $21.06. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What drives Magby's value?

Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Mina Nakai also matters to collector demand.

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