Magby 23 / 111 Pokemon Card from Neo Genesis Set
Magby is a Baby Pokémon of the Fire type with 30 HP. It was illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Neo Genesis set, card number 23. The flavor text…
- Set: Neo Genesis
- Number: 23/111
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Magby Pokémon Card
Magby is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 30 HP from the Neo Genesis set, part of the Neo series. It carries the collector number 23/111 and is classified as Rare. The Neo Genesis set was released on December 16, 2000.
The card includes the flavor text: “Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.”.
Magby Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Magby
Card number: 23/111
Set: Neo Genesis
Series: Neo
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Baby
Type: Fire
HP: 30
Artist: Ken Sugimori
Release date: December 16, 2000
National Pokédex number: 240
Why Collect the Magby Pokémon Card?
Magby is a solid addition to the Neo Genesis set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Magby Pokémon Card
Magby was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Magby Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Magby is about $9.57. Recent listings range from roughly $6.00 (low) to
For context, the Neo Genesis set has a median card value near $4.51 and an average near $43.40, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -40% over the last 7 days and -22% 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 Neo Genesis set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Magby Pokémon Card
Whether Magby 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.
How Rare Is the Magby Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Magby are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Other Printings of Magby
Magby appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Expedition Base Set 17 (around $89.20), Team Rocket Returns 24 (around $79.46) and Paradox Rift 186 (around