Magcargo (Celestial Storm 24) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Magcargo from the Celestial Storm set is a Rare card with 90 HP, featuring the ability Smooth Over and the attack Combustion. This vibrant card is numbered 24 in the set.

Quick Facts

• HP: 90
• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Slugma)
• Ability: Smooth Over — lets you search your deck for a card once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Combustion — deals 50 damage, costs Fire + 2 Colorless energy.
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Flavor Text: “Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.”
• Illustrator: Midori Harada
• Set Code: sm7
• Card Number: 24
• Rarity: Rare
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Magcargo card from the Celestial Storm set, identified as sm7-24. It is a Rare card featuring the Smooth Over ability and the Combustion attack. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Magcargo card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (sm7), card number (24), and rarity (Rare). The illustrator Midori Harada’s distinctive art style also helps confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Magcargo card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability and tournament usage are therefore uncertain.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Rare card’s vivid artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, and keep it in a stable environment to prevent warping.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Celestial Storm (sm7): Magcargo appears as a Rare Stage 1 Fire-type Pokémon with a useful deck-searching ability and a solid 50-damage attack. The set’s artwork and card design emphasize Magcargo’s molten, fiery nature, making it a standout collectible for fans of Fire-type Pokémon.

This Magcargo card remains a visually striking and strategically interesting piece for collectors and players interested in the Sun & Moon series.