Magby – Expedition Base Set (#17)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Magby (#17) is a Rare Holo card from E-Card - Expedition Base Set released in 2002. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Energy Catch attack, Flip a coin. If heads, put a basic Energy card from your discard pile into your hand.. TCGplayer market price sits around $53.73, Cardmarket average sale is €46.17, Floor listings start near €3.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $53.73
- Cardmarket trend price: €35.41
- Recent low listing: €3.50
Card Details
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Card Number
- 17
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 30
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Magmar
Attacks & Strategy
-
Energy Catch
[Fire]
Flip a coin. If heads, put a basic Energy card from your discard pile into your hand.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Magby from Expedition Base Set (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2002, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Magby 17 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Magby's Energy Catch for Fire energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, put a basic Energy card from your discard pile into your hand.
Stats Overview: 30 HP • Fire Type
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Magby Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Base Set #17 ← Current | 30 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $53.73 |
�📦 Expedition Base Set Set Context
This Magby is part of the Expedition Base Set expansion , released as part of the E-Card series in 2002.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Magby card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Expedition Base Set are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fire typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Magby 17 was released in 2002 in the Expedition Base Set expansion. This set is part of the E-Card series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Mitsuhiro Arita. This artist is known for creating premium illustration rare and special rare artwork that collectors highly value. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Expedition Base Set is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Magby have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Magby card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fire energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Magby works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.