Magmar 86 / 165 Pokemon Card from Expedition Base Set Set

About the Magmar Pokémon Card

Magmar is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 60 HP from the Expedition Base Set set, part of the E-Card series. It carries the collector number 86/165 and is classified as Uncommon. The Expedition Base Set set was released on September 15, 2002.

Magmar Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Magmar

Card number: 86/165

Set: Expedition Base Set

Series: E-Card

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Fire

HP: 60

Artist: Miki Tanaka

Release date: September 15, 2002

National Pokédex number: 126

Why Collect the Magmar Pokémon Card?

Magmar is most often collected as part of a complete Expedition Base Set set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Magmar Pokémon Card

Magmar was illustrated by Miki Tanaka.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Magmar Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Magmar is about $46.93. Recent listings range from roughly $35.00 (low) to $55.45 (high), with a mid-point near $49.99. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Expedition Base Set set has a median card value near $45.00 and an average near $83.63, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +311% over the last 7 days and +214% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Expedition Base Set set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Magmar Pokémon Card

Whether Magmar is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 230 copies of this card, of which 36 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 15.7%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Magmar Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Magmar sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 230 copies to date.

Other Printings of Magmar

Magmar appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Legend Maker 21 (around $98.27), Team Rocket Returns 44 (around $95.00) and Wizards Black Star Promos 44 (around $33.05).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Magmar Pokémon Card

The Magmar pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Expedition Base Set set (E-Card series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Expedition Base Set set. Its current aggregated market price is about $46.93; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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