Magcargo (Japanese)
Split Earth · 020/088 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Split EarthNumber
020/088
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
1st_Edition_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Magcargo (Japanese) Worth?
Magcargo (Japanese) (1st_Edition_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Split Earth, card number 020/088. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Magcargo (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Magcargo (Japanese) (Split Earth, 020/088) is worth around $74.99 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $74.99, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $14.99. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $74.99, Lightly Played $27.00, Heavily Played $19.99, Damaged $14.99 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $281.89 — about 3.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $100.00.
Is It Worth Grading Magcargo (Japanese)?
Grading Magcargo (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($74.99) and a PSA 10 ($281.89) is about $206.90 — a 3.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $100.00, CGC 10 $84.15, CGC 9.5 $26.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | HEAVILY PLAYED | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $45.07 | $45.07 | $45.07 | 13 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $347.50 | $347.50 | $347.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $84.15 | $84.15 | $84.15 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $65.00 | $65.00 | $65.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $19.94 | $19.94 | $19.94 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $281.89 | $281.89 | $281.89 | 50 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $18.79 | $18.79 | $18.79 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $31.00 | $31.00 | $31.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $100.00 | $100.00 | $100.00 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 13 |
Is Magcargo (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Holos like Magcargo (Japanese) are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Magcargo (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
