Dark Magcargo #38
As card #38 in Team Rocket Returns, Dark Magcargo is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $95.49 ungraded.
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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.
Dark Magcargo #38 is moving little either way. No rush to sell or to hold — decide on your own timeline.
Dark Magcargo at a glance
- Short-term trend 2.9% (7d vs 30d).
- Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
- Uncommon rarity.
- Cardmarket values it at €3.09 (EUR).
- Current TCGplayer market value $95.49 (Reverse Holofoil).
Dark Magcargo price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Magcargo #38.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $68.69
- Mid
- $96.98
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.00
- Mid
- $5.00
- 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 Dark Magcargo #38
Team Rocket Returns placed Dark Magcargo at #38; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2004 within the EX series. The card carries 80 HP and Fire/Darkness typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Nakaoka illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $95.49, with listings from $68.69 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #38 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Nakaoka
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fire / Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Slugma
- Pokédex
- #219
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Magcargo attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Magcargo #38 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Press
Does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each basic Energy card attached to all of your Active Pokémon.
Linear Attack
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Magcargo price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Magcargo #38.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($95.49), Normal ($3.87).
This $95.49 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $95.49, Dark Magcargo draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Dark Magcargo trends at €3.09 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.45, lowest NM €1.00).
Dark Magcargo price history & movement
Momentum reads holding steady — a 7-day average of €2.88 against a 30-day average of €2.80 (+2.9%).
Latest daily average €1.80 against a trend price of €3.09.
Dark Magcargo has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $50.98 to $95.49; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 34.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 Dark Magcargo?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $95.49 market translates to a net of about $82.54 (eBay), $83.02 (TCGplayer), $90.37 (Cardmarket), $84.78 (Whatnot) or $95.49 (direct). That $12.95 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Dark Magcargo 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 Dark Magcargo #38.
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 Dark Magcargo?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Magcargo #38 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Dark Magcargo #38.
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 $95.49 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $209.23 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $43.07. You need a graded sale of $141.47 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $86.46 (63.8% 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.
Dark Magcargo within Team Rocket Returns
By market value Dark Magcargo sits at #42 of 106 in Team Rocket Returns (set median $79.82).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 61%.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Magcargo valuable
- Dark Magcargo is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- At $95.49 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Its Fire/Darkness typing means Dark Magcargo has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Artwork by Nakaoka is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Dark Magcargo
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Dark Magcargo can realise well above the $68.69 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $95.49 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Dark Magcargo has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.88 and €2.80) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $95.49 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Dark Magcargo value questions
What is the value of Dark Magcargo?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $95.49 (low $68.69, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €3.09.
Is Dark Magcargo a good investment?
Short-term momentum is steady (+2.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
Is Dark Magcargo rare?
Dark Magcargo is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Dark Magcargo are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($95.49), Normal ($3.87). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Dark Magcargo?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $95.49. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Dark Magcargo?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire/Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Nakaoka also matters to collector demand.
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