Magcargo Great Encounters #45
Magcargo is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Great Encounters (#45), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It's a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 90 HP, evolving from Slugma, weak to Water +20. Its current blended market value is $1.89 ungraded. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 2 July 2026.
Price by variant
TCGplayer market price per printing — reverse holo, 1st edition and unlimited often differ sharply.
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $10$10–$10 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed hammer prices from Fanatics Collect weekly and premier auctions, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$70.09 grading fee → 5.4× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | $10.23 | $70.09 | −$62 | 5.4× |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Real outcome depends on the grade achieved; PSA 10 is best-case.
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Where to buy
Cross-market prices
31% spreadCurrently 31% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
🇪🇺 Cardmarket price · Europe
90% cheaper than the USCard text
Evolves from Slugma.
“Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.”
About the Pokémon
The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Card details
Other Magcargo cards
There are 9 different Magcargo printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Great Encounters #45 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Magcargo (Great Encounters #45) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Magcargo from Great Encounters is worth approximately $1.89 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Magcargo rare?
Magcargo is a Uncommon card from Great Encounters (card #45), illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. Its current blended market value is $1.89 ungraded.