Magma Energy Pokémon card #87
UncommonEnergy
Team Magma vs Team Aqua·EX series·#87

Magma Energy #87

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From Team Magma vs Team Aqua, Magma Energy (#87) is a Uncommon Energy card valued at $32.87 on TCGplayer today.

Market value
$32.87
Cardmarket (EUR)
€3.02
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 35.6%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Magma Energy #87 today, you'd net about
$32.87after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $32.87Cardmarket $30.88Whatnot $28.99TCGplayer $28.38eBay $28.21

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?▲ 35.6%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Magma Energy #87 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Magma Energy at a glance

  • Recent averages: €2.78 (7d), €2.05 (30d).
  • Team Magma vs Team Aqua, EX series, 2004.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $32.87 (Reverse Holofoil).
  • Uncommon rarity.
  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.02.
Market prices

Magma Energy price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magma Energy #87.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$32.87
TCGplayer market
Low
$20.00
Mid
$33.02
High
—
Normal
$10.50
TCGplayer market
Low
$6.28
Mid
$10.35
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€3.02
Avg sold
€2.26
Lowest NM
€0.35
7-day avg
€2.78
30-day avg
€2.05

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Magma Energy #87

Printed as #87 in Team Magma vs Team Aqua, Magma Energy belongs to the EX series and dates to 2004. As a Energy card (Special), it is a staple for deck builders and set collectors alike.

The card is illustrated by Takumi Akabane and currently trades at $32.87 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $20.00 to —.

Card facts

Set
Team Magma vs Team Aqua
Series
EX
Number
#87 / 95
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Takumi Akabane
Subtype
Special
Released
2004/03/01
Card text

Magma Energy attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Magma Energy #87 — the playability layer behind the price.

Magma Energy can be attached only to a Pokémon with Team Magma in its name. Magma Energy provides Fighting and /or Darkness Energy but provides 2 Energy at a time. (Doesn't count as a basic Energy card when not in play and has no other effect than providing Energy.) At the end of your turn, discard Magma Energy.

Battle stats

Retreat cost
—
Attacks
—
Market analysis

Magma Energy price analysis

What drives the current market value of Magma Energy #87.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $32.87, Normal at $10.50.

This $32.87 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

A $32.87 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

In EUR, Magma Energy trends at €3.02 on Cardmarket (avg sold €2.26, lowest NM €0.35).

Price trend

Magma Energy price history & movement

2026-10-13 · $32.87▲ 0% since 2026-10-132026-10-26 · $32.87

Recent sales average €2.78 over 7 days versus €2.05 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+35.6%).

Single-day average: €4.00; Cardmarket trend price €3.02.

Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $32.87–$32.87. The most recent snapshot of $32.87 sits 100% up that range.

Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€4.00
7-day avg€2.78
30-day avg€2.05
Trend price€3.02

Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$32.87
All-time low
$32.87
Off all-time high
-0%
13 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$32.87
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $32.87high $32.87

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Magma Energy?

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

The $32.87 market translates to a net of about $28.21 (eBay), $28.38 (TCGplayer), $30.88 (Cardmarket), $28.99 (Whatnot) or $32.87 (direct). That $4.66 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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Magma Energy #87.

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Best net payout$32.87
Spread across platforms$4.66
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$4.6614.2%$28.21Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$4.4913.7%$28.38Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.996.1%$30.88Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$32.87Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$3.8811.8%$28.99Sell 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 Magma Energy?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magma Energy #87 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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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?
Marginal — thin upside

At $32.87 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $31.48 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $78.85 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $0.03 (0.0% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$28.60
Net as PSA 9
$11.48
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$60.08
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$78.85
Expected value
$28.63
Expected profit
$0.03
0.0% 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

Magma Energy within Team Magma vs Team Aqua

Within Team Magma vs Team Aqua it is the #37 most valuable of 95 tracked cards; the set median is $23.49.

Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 62%.

The set's top card is Suicune ex (#94), valued at $763.00.

Rank in set
#37
of 95 tracked
Set median
$23.49
Rarity
Uncommon
Series
EX
Full Team Magma vs Team Aqua report →
Value drivers

What makes Magma Energy valuable

  • Takumi Akabane illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • At Uncommon rarity, Magma Energy is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • As a Energy card it is valued for deck utility and set completion.
  • A $32.87 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
  • Magma Energy comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Magma Energy

  • Bulk lots of Magma Energy can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Magma Energy can realise well above the $20.00 low end.
  • Because it is a Energy card, Magma Energy has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $32.87 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $32.87 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Magma Energy value questions

What is Magma Energy #87 worth?

The current TCGplayer market value is $32.87 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $20.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €3.02.

Should I buy Magma Energy?

As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending up in the short term (35.6% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.

Is Magma Energy rare?

Magma Energy is a Uncommon card from Team Magma vs Team Aqua (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

What print variants exist for Magma Energy?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($32.87), Normal ($10.50). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where is Magma Energy sold?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $32.87. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Magma Energy cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Energy), and condition. Artwork by Takumi Akabane also matters to collector demand.

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