Magcargo 28 / 185 Pokemon Card from Vivid Voltage Set
Magcargo is a Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It features artwork by Masakazu Fukuda and is part of the Vivid Voltage set from the Sword & Shield…
- Set: Vivid Voltage
- Number: 28/185
- Rarity: Uncommon
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About the Magcargo Pokémon Card
Magcargo is a Fire-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the Vivid Voltage set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 28/185 and is classified as Uncommon. The Vivid Voltage set was released on November 13, 2020.
The card includes the flavor text: “Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.”.
Magcargo Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Magcargo
Card number: 28/185
Set: Vivid Voltage
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Fire
HP: 130
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: November 13, 2020
National Pokédex number: 219
Why Collect the Magcargo Pokémon Card?
Magcargo is most often collected as part of a complete Vivid Voltage 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 Magcargo Pokémon Card
Magcargo was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Magcargo Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Magcargo is about $0.27. Recent listings range from roughly $0.03 (low) to
For context, the Vivid Voltage set has a median card value near $0.36 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Vivid Voltage set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Magcargo Pokémon Card
Whether Magcargo 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 13 copies of this card, of which 3 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 23.1%. 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 Magcargo Pokémon Card?
As an Uncommon card, Magcargo sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 13 copies to date.
Other Printings of Magcargo
Magcargo appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H16 (around