Magmortar (Journey Together 21) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Magmortar from the Journey Together set is a Rare card numbered 21 with 130 HP. With the Magma Surge ability and the hard-hitting Searing Flame attack, it’s a bold, strategic addition to any collection—and a standout for Fire-type enthusiasts.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Magmar)
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Ability: Magma Surge — During Pokémon Checkup, place 3 additional damage counters on your opponent’s Burned Pokémon.
• Attack: Searing Flame — Costs 2 Fire and 1 Colorless energy; deals 90 damage and may Burn the opponent’s Active Pokémon on a coin flip.
• Flavor Text: When shooting 3,600 degree Fahrenheit fireballs from its arms, its body takes on a whitish hue from the intense heat.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Journey Together set, card number 21, classified as Rare. It features the regulation mark “I” and is illustrated by Tonji Matsuno.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code sv9-21 and the Journey Together set name.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is currently not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the artwork and condition, store the card in a protective sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed illustration, handle with clean hands or gloves.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Journey Together (sv9): Introduces Magmortar as a powerful Stage 1 Fire-type with a unique ability that enhances damage on Burned Pokémon, complementing its strong attack that can inflict Burn status.