Magmortar – Mysterious Treasures (#123)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Magmortar (#123) is a Rare Holo Lv.x card from Diamond & Pearl - Mysterious Treasures released in 2007. It showcases artwork by Shizurow and the Flame Bluster attack, Discard 2 Fire Energy attached to Magmortar. Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) During your next turn, Magmortar can't use Flame Bluster.. TCGplayer market price sits around $39.16, Cardmarket average sale is €16.32, Floor listings start near €7.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $39.16
- Cardmarket trend price: €20.86
- Recent low listing: €7.00
Card Details
- Set
- Mysterious Treasures
- Card Number
- 123
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo Lv.x
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shizurow
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 🔥 Fire
- Weaknesses
- Water ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Torrid Wave
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Magmortar is your Active Pokémon, you may choose 1 of the Defending Pokémon. That Pokémon is now Burned. Put 3 damage counters instead of 2 on that Pokémon between turns. This power can't be used if Magmortar is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Flame Bluster
[Fire, Fire, Fire, Fire]
Discard 2 Fire Energy attached to Magmortar. Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 100 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) During your next turn, Magmortar can't use Flame Bluster.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Magmortar from Mysterious Treasures (Rare Holo Lv.x) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2007, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shizurow.
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 Magmortar 123 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Magmortar's Flame Bluster for Fire + Fire + Fire + Fire energy. Special effect: Discard 2 Fire Energy attached to Magmortar. Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 1...
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.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mysterious Treasures #123 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare Holo Lv.x | $39.16 |
�📦 Mysterious Treasures Set Context
This Magmortar is part of the Mysterious Treasures expansion , released as part of the Diamond & Pearl series in 2007.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shizurow, 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 Holo Lv.x cards from Mysterious Treasures are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shizurow 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 123 was released in 2007 in the Mysterious Treasures expansion. This set is part of the Diamond & Pearl series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shizurow. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Mysterious Treasures 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 Magmortar 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 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.