Magcargo – Temporal Forces (#29)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Magcargo (#29) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Temporal Forces released in 2024. It showcases artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita and the Heat Blast attack (100 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $0.07, Cardmarket average sale is €0.05, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.07
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.06
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Temporal Forces
- Card Number
- 29
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 120
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Lava Zone
Whenever your opponent's Active Pokémon moves to the Bench during their turn, their new Active Pokémon is now Burned.
Attacks & Strategy
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Heat Blast
[Fire, Colorless, Colorless]
— 100
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (33.3 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Magcargo from Temporal Forces (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2024, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Mitsuhiro Arita.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Magcargo 29 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Magcargo's Heat Blast deals 100 damage for Fire + Colorless + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 120 HP • Fire Type • Weak to Water ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Magcargo Cards
Looking for other Magcargo cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporal Forces #29 ← Current | 120 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.07 |
�📦 Temporal Forces Set Context
This Magcargo is part of the Temporal Forces expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2024.
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 Magcargo 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 cards from Temporal Forces 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: Magcargo 29 was released in 2024 in the Temporal Forces expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet 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: Temporal Forces is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Fire type Pokémon like Magcargo have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Magcargo 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: Magcargo works best in Fire type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.