Magmar – Wizards Black Star Promos (#44)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Magmar (#44) is a Promo card from Base - Wizards Black Star Promos released in 1999. It showcases artwork by Atsuko Nishida and the Burning Fire attack (10+ damage), When you use this attack, you may discard any number of Fire Energy cards attached to your Pokémon in play. This attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Fire Energy card you discarded in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $12.63, Cardmarket average sale is €6.42, Floor listings start near €7.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $12.63
- Cardmarket trend price: €5.93
- Recent low listing: €7.00
Card Details
- Set
- Wizards Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 44
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Magmortar
Attacks & Strategy
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Burning Fire
[Fire]
— 10+
When you use this attack, you may discard any number of Fire Energy cards attached to your Pokémon in play. This attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage for each Fire Energy card you discarded in this way. - Magma Punch [Fire, Fire, Colorless] — 40
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Magmar from Wizards Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 1999, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Atsuko Nishida.
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 Magmar 44 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Magmar's Burning Fire deals 10+ damage for Fire energy. Special effect: When you use this attack, you may discard any number of Fire Energy cards attached to your Pokémon i...
Stats Overview: 60 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 Magmar Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizards Black Star Promos #44 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Promo | $12.63 |
�📦 Wizards Black Star Promos Set Context
This Magmar is part of the Wizards Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Base series in 1999.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Atsuko Nishida, 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 Magmar 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
- Promo cards from Wizards Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Atsuko Nishida 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: Magmar 44 was released in 1999 in the Wizards Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Base series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Atsuko Nishida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Wizards Black Star Promos 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 Magmar with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Magmar 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: Magmar works best in Fire type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.