Magcargo [Reverse Holo] Pokemon Skyridge #18
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Magcargo [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Magcargo #18 comes from Skyridge, the final English Wizards of the Coast Pokémon TCG expansion, released on May 12, 2003, which gives this reverse holo a special place at the end of the WotC era.
Card History
This card is one of Skyridge’s reverse holo rares rather than one of the separate H-number holofoils, a quirk of the set’s layout that makes reverse holo collectors treat cards like Magcargo #18 as their own distinctive chase pieces.
Artist
Magcargo’s art was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the foundational Pokémon TCG artists who has been involved with the game since its planning stages in 1996, giving this card a direct link to the hobby’s earliest visual identity.
In-Game
Magcargo itself is a Johto Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver, so this Skyridge card connects late-era WotC collecting with the Gen II games that first brought the lava snail into the series.
Cultural Impact
Magcargo is famous among fans for Pokédex lore that says its body burns at roughly 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit, a wildly over-the-top detail that helped turn an otherwise niche Johto evolution into one of the franchise’s most talked-about heat monsters.
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About Magcargo [Reverse Holo] (Pokemon Skyridge #18)
Magcargo [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Skyridge set, card number 18. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $50.00, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $50.00 to $89.74, with a median of $50.00.
Card details
- Card Number
- #18
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Magcargo [Reverse Holo] from Pokemon Skyridge #18?
The current market price of Magcargo [Reverse Holo] is $50.00. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Magcargo [Reverse Holo] from?
Magcargo [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Skyridge set, card number 18, released in 2003.
Is Magcargo [Reverse Holo] worth grading?
Whether Magcargo [Reverse Holo] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Magcargo [Reverse Holo]?
You can buy or sell Magcargo [Reverse Holo] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.
Approximately 200 PSA graded copies tracked.
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