Magmar · Neo Genesis, what to know.
About the Magmar card
Numbered 40 of 111 in Neo Genesis, released in December 2000, Magmar is an Uncommon, a Basic Fire-type carrying 70 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Magmar needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Naoyo Kimura.
Magmar carries this Pokédex flavor text: "It dislikes cold places, so it blows scorching flames to make the environment suitable for itself."
About Magmar in the Pokémon world
A Fire-type with flames around its body. Fossil Uncommon with steady demand.
What is Magmar worth?
Magmar is an Uncommon, so raw copies are inexpensive and easy to find. The value is in condition: a genuine PSA 10, especially 1st Edition, can still reach a surprising figure for an otherwise common card. The live price above breaks it down by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Neo Genesis produced 1st Edition, Unlimited prints. For Magmar, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
Magmar grades forgivingly, but the same centering and edge standards apply. Pack-fresh raw copies are easy to find, which makes a clean PSA 10 submission a low-cost way to learn how the cardstock behaves under grading.
If you are collecting Magmar
Raw copies of Magmar are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Magmar is the practical move.
