Magmortar – Journey Together (#21)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Magmortar (#21) is a Rare card from Scarlet & Violet - Journey Together released in 2025. It showcases artwork by Tonji Matsuno and the Searing Flame attack (90 damage), Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.11, Cardmarket average sale is €0.06, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.11
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.05
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Journey Together
- Card Number
- 21
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tonji Matsuno
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation I ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Magma Surge
During Pokémon Checkup, put 3 more damage counters on your opponent's Burned Pokémon.
Attacks & Strategy
-
Searing Flame
[Fire, Fire, Colorless]
— 90
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Magmortar from Journey Together (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2025, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tonji Matsuno.
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 Magmortar 21 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark I, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Magmortar's Searing Flame deals 90 damage for Fire + Fire + Colorless energy. Special effect: Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.
Stats Overview: 130 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 Magmortar Cards
Looking for other Magmortar cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Together #21 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.11 |
�📦 Journey Together Set Context
This Magmortar is part of the Journey Together expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2025.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tonji Matsuno, 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 Magmortar 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 Journey Together are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tonji Matsuno 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: Magmortar 21 was released in 2025 in the Journey Together 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 Tonji Matsuno. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Journey Together 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 Magmortar 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 Magmortar 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: Magmortar works best in Fire type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.