Magcargo #H17
Magcargo #H17 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $200.00, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Magcargo #H17. Sell on your own schedule.
Magcargo at a glance
- From Skyridge (E-Card), released 2003.
- Current TCGplayer market value $200.00 (Holofoil).
- Rarity: Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- No published price history.
Magcargo price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magcargo #H17.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $1,849.64
- Mid
- $1,850.52
- High
- —
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About Magcargo #H17
Magcargo is the #H17 of 144 card in Skyridge, a classic-era set released in 2003 as part of the E-Card series. A Fighting-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $200.00 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $1,849.64 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #H17 / 144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Slugma
- Pokédex
- #219
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Magcargo attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magcargo #H17 — the playability layer behind the price.
Streaming Mantle
When you play Magcargo from your hand to evolve your Active Pokémon, you may discard the top 3 cards of your deck and then shuffle 3 basic energy cards from your discard pile into your deck. If you do, your opponent must do the same.
Crushing Lava
You may discard a or basic Energy card attached to Magcargo. If you discard a Energy card in this way, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned. If you discard a Energy card in this way, this attack does 40 damage plus 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Water ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Streaming Mantle
- Attacks
- 1
Magcargo price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magcargo #H17.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($200.00) — 1 version in total.
As a $200.00 card it trades like a collectible asset, with the exact printing driving most of the value.
At $200.00 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket does not list Magcargo, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Magcargo price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $200.00–$200.00. The most recent snapshot of $200.00 sits 100% up that range.
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 · 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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Magcargo at $200.00 nets roughly $173.20 on eBay, $174.20 on TCGplayer, $189.65 via Cardmarket, $177.90 on Whatnot or $200.00 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $26.80.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Magcargo #H17.
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?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magcargo #H17 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Magcargo #H17.
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 $200.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $569.00 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $168.80. You need a graded sale of $245.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $263.54 (109.8% 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.
Magcargo within Skyridge
Within Skyridge it is the #35 most valuable of 170 tracked cards; the set median is $88.24.
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 80%.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Magcargo valuable
- A $200.00 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Classic-era cards like Magcargo (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Magcargo is a Fighting card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
Buying & selling Magcargo
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Magcargo has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Magcargo, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Magcargo can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $200.00 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $200.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
Magcargo value questions
What is the value of Magcargo?
Magcargo trades near $200.00 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $1,849.64–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Magcargo hold its value?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Magcargo?
Magcargo is a Rare card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Magcargo are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($200.00). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Magcargo?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $200.00. 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's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
Other Magcargo cards
Magcargo appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
