Magmar #42
📉 Dip AlertFrom Triumphant, Magmar (#42) is a Uncommon Pokémon card valued at $11.03 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Magmar #42 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Magmar at a glance
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Recent averages: €0.33 (7d), €0.41 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $11.03 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Triumphant, HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €0.47.
Magmar price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magmar #42.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $7.00
- Mid
- $25.30
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.30
- Mid
- $0.49
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Magmar #42
Magmar is the #42 of 102 card in Triumphant, a classic-era set released in 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It is a Fire-type Pokémon with 70 HP, printed as Basic.
The card is illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda and currently trades at $11.03 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $7.00 to —.
“The fiery surface of its body gives off a wavering, rippling glare that is similar to the sun.”
Printed flavour text on the Triumphant #42 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Triumphant
- Series
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- #42 / 102
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Masakazu Fukuda
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #126
- Released
- 2010/11/03
Magmar attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magmar #42 — the playability layer behind the price.
Eruption
Each player discards the top card of his or her deck. This attack does 20 damage times the number of Energy cards discarded in this way.
Combustion
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Magmar price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magmar #42.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($11.03), Normal ($0.48) — 2 versions in total.
At $11.03 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $11.03 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.47, with an average sold price of €0.58 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Magmar price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.33 against a 30-day average of €0.41 (-19.5%).
Single-day average: €0.27; Cardmarket trend price €0.47.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Magmar, with a recorded low of $11.03 and high of $11.03; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
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.
Selling Magmar at $11.03 nets roughly $9.27 on eBay, $9.32 on TCGplayer, $10.13 via Cardmarket, $9.53 on Whatnot or $11.03 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.76.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 Magmar?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magmar #42 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.
At $11.03 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $57.01 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-49.1% 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.
Magmar within Triumphant
Within Triumphant it is the #51 most valuable of 80 tracked cards; the set median is $15.52.
That is 29% below the middle of the set — a top-38% position.
The set's top card is Gengar (#94), valued at $623.74.
What makes Magmar valuable
- Classic-era cards like Magmar (2010) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Masakazu Fukuda illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Uncommon is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Its Fire typing means Magmar has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Magmar
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Magmar can realise well above the $7.00 low end.
- Triumphant was released in 2010; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $11.03 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Magmar, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.33 and €0.41) to time entries and exits.
Magmar value questions
What is Magmar #42 worth?
Magmar trades near $11.03 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $7.00–—; Cardmarket shows €0.47.
Should I buy Magmar?
As a classic-era Uncommon card it is trending down in the short term (-19.5% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Magmar?
Magmar is a Uncommon card from Triumphant (HeartGold & SoulSilver series, 2010). 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 ($11.03), Normal ($0.48). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Magmar sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $11.03. 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Masakazu Fukuda also matters to collector demand.
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