Magcargo (ex8-20) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Magcargo from the Deoxys set is a rare card with 80 HP. It features the Poké-Power Smooth Over and the attack Combustion, making it a distinctive addition to any collection. This card is numbered 20 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Slugma)
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Abilities: Poké-Power “Smooth Over” allows deck searching once per turn unless affected by a Special Condition.
• Attacks: “Knock Over” (10 damage, can discard Stadium cards) and “Combustion” (50 damage).

Key Printings

This printing is card number 20 in the ex Deoxys set. It is a Rare card noted for its blend of utility and offensive pressure. Midori Harada’s artwork captures Magcargo’s molten essence, making it appealing to collectors focused on the ex series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “ex8,” rarity as Rare, and the illustrator Midori Harada. The card image can be referenced at /images/ex8/ex8-20.jpg for visual confirmation.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Poké-Power “Smooth Over” provides consistent deck manipulation, while its attacks offer disruption and damage, though the retreat cost of 3 is a notable drawback.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and store it away from direct sunlight and moisture to preserve the artwork and condition. Given its rarity and unknown release date, maintaining mint condition supports long-term value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys (ex8): Magcargo appears as a Rare Stage 1 Fire-type with a unique Poké-Power and solid attacks. It suits ex-era and Fire-type collections, though its tournament viability is limited by current format legality.