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Magcargo ex card from the Twilight Masquerade set
Illustration by PLANETA Yamashita. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon ex

Magcargo ex

Magcargo ex can really burn its opponents.

Fire270 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Burns the opponent's Active Pokémon with a basic Fire attack.

Discards cards from both players' decks for extra damage, making it very powerful.

Signature attack

Ground Burn

Discard the top card of each player's deck. This attack does 140 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way. (140+ damage)

This card is incredibly resilient and can deal significant damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon. Its ability to discard cards also makes it harder for opponents to recover.

Attacks

FC
Hot Magma70

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Burned.

FFC
Ground Burn140+

Discard the top card of each player's deck. This attack does 140 more damage for each Energy card discarded in this way.

Which deck it belongs in

Magcargo ex works well in decks that focus on Fire-type attacks and deck manipulation, providing both defense and offense.

Strengths
  • High HP
  • Burn attack
  • Discard ability
Watch out for
  • Costly in terms of deck resources
  • Weakness to Water
Pro tip

Use Magcargo ex's discard effect strategically, focusing on weakening your opponent's Active Pokémon first.

From the Pokédex

Magcargo ex can store large amounts of magma within its body, making it a formidable opponent in battle.

Note for the parent

This card is a powerhouse but can be costly if not managed properly due to the discarded cards. Balance your strategy carefully.

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