Dark Magcargo

Dark Magcargo

Dark Magcargo appears in the English print of Neo Destiny, released on February 28, 2002. Dark Magcargo is a rare rarity and 60 HP. The Neo Destiny set contains 113 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Toshinao Aoki.

Collector Insights

Dark Magcargo is a Fire-type Pokémon with 60 HP. It features the Pokémon Power ability "Hot Plate," which inflicts 10 damage to any Baby or Basic Pokémon placed on a bench by an opponent, bypassing Weakness and Resistance. The card also includes the attack "Ball of Flame," requiring two Fire Energy to deal 20 damage, with an optional discard of a Fire Energy to target a Benched opponent's Pokémon. Dark Magcargo has a retreat cost of three Colorless Energy. Its primary weakness is to Water, dealing double damage. The card is part of the Neo Destiny set, released in February 2002, and is depicted with a fiery theme emphasizing its volcanic nature. Artist Toshinao Aoki designed the illustration, highlighting the Pokémon's fiery characteristics. The flavor text describes the shell on its back exposing flames, reflecting its fiery essence.

The shell on its back comes off easily, exposing the flames running through its body.

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