Magcargo #17
Magcargo is card #17 from Skyridge, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $99.99 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.
Magcargo #17 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Magcargo at a glance
- Recent averages: €80.42 (7d), €81.16 (30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket trend price €86.11.
- From Skyridge (E-Card), released 2003.
- Live market value $99.99 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Magcargo price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magcargo #17.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $34.99
- Mid
- $34.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $18.74
- Mid
- $19.75
- 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 Magcargo #17
Printed as #17 in Skyridge, Magcargo belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2003. The card carries 80 HP and Fire typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Hajime Kusajima illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $99.99, with listings from $34.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #17 / 144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hajime Kusajima
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Slugma
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Magcargo attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magcargo #17 — the playability layer behind the price.
Eruption
Each player discards the top card of his or her deck. This attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.
Fire Stream
Discard a Energy card attached to Magcargo in order to use this attack. If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, this attack does 10 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness or Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Magcargo price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magcargo #17.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($99.99), Normal ($19.29).
This $99.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $99.99, Magcargo draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Magcargo at a trend of €86.11, an average sold price of €94.83 and a near-mint floor of €22.99.
Magcargo price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €80.42 against a 30-day average of €81.16 (-0.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €90.00, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €86.11.
Magcargo has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $99.99 to $99.99; 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 Magcargo?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $99.99 market translates to a net of about $86.44 (eBay), $86.94 (TCGplayer), $94.64 (Cardmarket), $88.79 (Whatnot) or $99.99 (direct). That $13.55 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Magcargo #17.
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 Magcargo?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magcargo #17 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Magcargo #17.
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 $99.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $220.98 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $46.99. You need a graded sale of $145.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $92.14 (65.8% 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.
Magcargo within Skyridge
By market value Magcargo sits at #77 of 170 in Skyridge (set median $88.24).
That is 13% above the middle of the set — a top-55% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Magcargo valuable
- Classic-era cards like Magcargo (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- A $99.99 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Magcargo is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- The Hajime Kusajima artwork gives Magcargo appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Magcargo is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Magcargo
- Bulk lots of Magcargo 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 $99.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Magcargo can realise well above the $34.99 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Magcargo has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Magcargo, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Magcargo value questions
What is Magcargo #17 worth?
Magcargo trades near $99.99 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $34.99–—; Cardmarket shows €86.11.
Will Magcargo hold its value?
Short-term momentum is steady (-0.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Magcargo?
Magcargo is a Rare card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Magcargo have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($99.99), Normal ($19.29). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Magcargo sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $99.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Magcargo cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Hajime Kusajima also matters to collector demand.
Other Magcargo cards
Magcargo appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
