Magmar Pokémon card #44
UncommonPokémon
Team Rocket Returns·EX series·#44

Magmar #44

📉 Dip Alert

Magmar #44 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $68.85, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$68.85
Cardmarket (EUR)
€2.87
Print variants
2
7d trend
▼ 44.8%
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Magmar #44 today, you'd net about
$68.85after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $68.85Cardmarket $65.06Whatnot $61.05TCGplayer $59.77eBay $59.43

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?▼ 44.8%
Cooling off ▼

Magmar #44 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.

Magmar at a glance

  • Live market value $68.85 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
  • Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
  • 7-day average €2.13; 30-day average €3.86.
  • Cardmarket trend price €2.87.
  • Rarity: Uncommon.
Market prices

Magmar price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magmar #44.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$68.85
TCGplayer market
Low
$139.99
Mid
$199.97
High
—
Normal
$4.70
TCGplayer market
Low
$2.75
Mid
$4.99
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€2.87
Avg sold
€2.67
Lowest NM
€1.10
7-day avg
€2.13
30-day avg
€3.86

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Overview

About Magmar #44

Card #44 of Team Rocket Returns is Magmar, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2004). A Fire-type (70 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.

The card is illustrated by Yukiko Baba and currently trades at $68.85 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $139.99 to —.

Card facts

Set
Team Rocket Returns
Series
EX
Number
#44 / 109
Rarity
Uncommon
Illustrator
Yukiko Baba
HP
70
Type
Fire
Subtype
Basic
Pokédex
#126
Released
2004/11/01
Card text

Magmar attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Magmar #44 — the playability layer behind the price.

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Flame Tail

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Battle stats

Weakness
Water ×2
Retreat cost
—
Attacks
2
Market analysis

Magmar price analysis

What drives the current market value of Magmar #44.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $68.85, Normal at $4.70.

At $68.85, Magmar draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

This $68.85 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.87, with an average sold price of €2.67 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.10.

Price trend

Magmar price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $68.36▲ 0.7% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $68.85

The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €2.13, 44.8% below the 30-day average of €3.86.

Single-day average: €1.00; Cardmarket trend price €2.87.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $68.36–$68.85. The most recent snapshot of $68.85 sits 100% up that range.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.3% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€1.00
7-day avg€2.13
30-day avg€3.86
Trend price€2.87

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :→ — (0.0%)
All-time high
$68.85
All-time low
$68.36
Off all-time high
-0%
7 days since high
Since first snapshot
+0.7%
Max drawdown
-0%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.3%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$68.85
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $68.36high $68.85

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

Sell this card

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 $68.85 market translates to a net of about $59.43 (eBay), $59.77 (TCGplayer), $65.06 (Cardmarket), $61.05 (Whatnot) or $68.85 (direct). That $9.42 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

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Magmar #44.

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Best net payout$68.85
Spread across platforms$9.42
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$9.4213.7%$59.43Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$9.0813.2%$59.77Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$3.795.5%$65.06Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$68.85Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$7.8011.3%$61.05Sell 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 Magmar?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magmar #44 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?
Strong grading candidate

At $68.85 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $139.70 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $19.90. You need a graded sale of $114.83 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $52.86 (48.6% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$59.90
Net as PSA 9
$79.80
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$199.60
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$114.83
Expected value
$112.76
Expected profit
$52.86
48.6% 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

Magmar within Team Rocket Returns

By market value Magmar sits at #67 of 106 in Team Rocket Returns (set median $79.82).

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 38%.

The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.

Rank in set
#67
of 106 tracked
Set median
$79.82
Rarity
Uncommon
Series
EX
Full Team Rocket Returns report →
Value drivers

What makes Magmar valuable

  • Magmar is a Fire card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • Classic-era (2004) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
  • Magmar is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
  • Yukiko Baba illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
  • At $68.85 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its thin supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Magmar

  • Bulk lots of Magmar 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 Magmar can realise well above the $139.99 low end.
  • Team Rocket Returns was released in 2004; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $68.85 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $68.85 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
FAQ

Magmar value questions

What is Magmar #44 worth?

Magmar trades near $68.85 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $139.99–—; Cardmarket shows €2.87.

Is Magmar a good investment?

Short-term momentum is softening (-44.8%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.

Is Magmar rare?

Magmar 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.

Does Magmar have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($68.85), Normal ($4.70). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Which marketplace sells Magmar?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $68.85. 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 classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Yukiko Baba also matters to collector demand.

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