Magcargo-GX Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Magcargo-GX is a Rare Ultra from the Lost Thunder set, card number 198, with a sturdy 210 HP. It features the ability Crushing Charge, the attack Lava Flow, and the GX attack Burning Magma-GX—tools that enable energy acceleration, scalable damage, and disruption.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Stage 1, GX
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Ability: Crushing Charge — Discard the top card of your deck once per turn to potentially attach a basic Energy.
• Attacks:
• Lava Flow: Discard any amount of basic Energy to increase damage by 50 per Energy discarded.
• Burning Magma-GX: Discard the top 5 cards of your opponent’s deck (GX attack, once per game).
• Pokémon-GX Rule: When knocked out, opponent takes 2 Prize cards.
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

The key printing of Magcargo-GX is from the Sun & Moon Lost Thunder expansion, card number 198. This Rare Ultra card is distinguished by its high HP and versatile energy manipulation ability, making it a notable addition to Fire-type decks.

Variants & Identifiers

This Magcargo-GX printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by:
– Card number: 198
– Set code: sm8
– Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
– Subtype: Stage 1, GX
– Resistance: none

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Magcargo-GX’s Crushing Charge ability allows for strategic energy acceleration, while its Lava Flow attack scales with energy discarded, offering flexible damage output. The GX attack, Burning Magma-GX, can disrupt opponents by milling their deck but is limited to one use per game. The card’s retreat cost of 3 and Water weakness should be considered in deck building.

Care & Storage Tips

• Use a protective sleeve and keep away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Handle with clean hands and store in a temperature-controlled environment to preserve condition and artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Lost Thunder (sm8): Magcargo-GX debuts as a Rare Ultra card, combining solid HP with energy manipulation and deck disruption mechanics. Its presence adds strategic depth to Fire-type decks within this set.