Magcargo GX #198
📉 Dip AlertAs card #198 in Lost Thunder, Magcargo GX is a Ultra Rare Pokémon card worth about $8.44 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.
Magcargo GX #198 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Magcargo GX at a glance
- From Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon), released 2018.
- Current TCGplayer market value $8.44 (Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €10.21.
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- 7-day average €6.78; 30-day average €8.01.
Magcargo GX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magcargo GX #198.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.72
- Mid
- $8.55
- 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 GX #198
Magcargo GX is the #198 of 214 card in Lost Thunder, a modern-era set released in 2018 as part of the Sun & Moon series. A Fire-type (210 HP), this gx copy appeals to both collectors and players.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $8.44, with listings from $5.72 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Lost Thunder
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #198 / 214
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 210
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- GX
- Evolves from
- Slugma
- Pokédex
- #219
- Released
- 2018/11/02
Magcargo GX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magcargo GX #198 — the playability layer behind the price.
Crushing Charge
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may discard the top card of your deck. If it’s a basic Energy card, attach it to 1 of your Pokémon.
Lava Flow
Discard any amount of basic Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 50 more damage for each card you discarded in this way.
Burning Magma GX
Discard the top 5 cards of your opponent’s deck. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Ability
- Crushing Charge
- Attacks
- 2
Magcargo GX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magcargo GX #198.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($8.44) — 1 version in total.
In the $8.44 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $8.44 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Magcargo GX trends at €10.21 on Cardmarket (avg sold €6.10, lowest NM €1.98).
Magcargo GX price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €6.78, 15.4% below the 30-day average of €8.01.
Latest daily average €6.48 against a trend price of €10.21.
Magcargo GX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $8.10 to $8.46; the latest value sits at 94% of that recorded range and 0.2% below the high set October 21, 2026.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.2% over the tracked window.
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 GX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Magcargo GX at $8.44 nets roughly $7.02 on eBay, $7.06 on TCGplayer, $7.67 via Cardmarket, $7.22 on Whatnot or $8.44 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.42.
As a ultra rare card, Magcargo GX 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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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 GX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magcargo GX #198 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Magcargo GX #198.
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 $8.44 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 $54.41 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-56.1% 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.
Magcargo GX within Lost Thunder
By market value Magcargo GX sits at #65 of 86 in Lost Thunder (set median $12.75).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 26%.
The set's top card is Lugia GX (#227), valued at $370.07.
What makes Magcargo GX valuable
- Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Its Fire typing means Magcargo GX has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Modern-era (2018) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Magcargo GX
- Bulk lots of Magcargo GX can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Magcargo GX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Lost Thunder was released in 2018; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€6.78 and €8.01) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Magcargo GX can realise well above the $5.72 low end.
Magcargo GX value questions
How much is Magcargo GX worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $8.44 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $5.72 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €10.21.
Should I buy Magcargo GX?
As a modern-era Ultra Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-15.4% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Magcargo GX?
Magcargo GX is a Ultra Rare card from Lost Thunder (Sun & Moon series, 2018). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Magcargo GX have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($8.44). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Magcargo GX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $8.44. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Magcargo GX's value?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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