Dark Magcargo Team Rocket Returns #38
Recently sold raw ~$54 (mixed cond.)
3 grading companies tracked
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Dark Magcargo is a Uncommon Pokémon card from Team Rocket Returns (#38), illustrated by Nakaoka. It's a Stage 1 Fire/Darkness-type Pokémon with 80 HP, evolving from Slugma, weak to Water ×2. Its current blended market value is $97.98 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 8 | $114$70–$131 | |
| PSA 7 | $50$36–$50 | |
| PSA 6 | $29$29–$29 |
Price history · raw near-mint
Recent sold prices
Real completed eBay sales, refreshed periodically. Grade read from the listing title. Implausibly priced listings (lots, proxies, empty slabs) and wrong-variant sales are filtered out. Links to eBay are affiliate links — we may earn a commission.
Population across graders
Should you grade it?
after ~$71.13 grading fee → 1.2× the raw value
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8 | $113.64 | $71.13 | −$55 | 1.2× |
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
38% spreadCurrently 38% cheaper on PriceCharting than TCGplayer. 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.
Card text
Evolves from Slugma.
This Pokémon is both Fire Darkness type.
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 Dark Magcargo cards
There are 2 different Dark Magcargo printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Team Rocket Returns #38 (Uncommon).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Dark Magcargo (Team Rocket Returns #38) worth?
As of 2 July 2026, Dark Magcargo from Team Rocket Returns is worth approximately $97.98 ungraded (near-mint). Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
Is Dark Magcargo rare?
Dark Magcargo is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket Returns (card #38), illustrated by Nakaoka. Its current blended market value is $97.98 ungraded.