{"product_id":"pokemon-tcg-ethans-magcargo-197-psa-9-157962026","title":"Pokémon TCG: Ethan's Magcargo #197 PSA 9 - Japanese","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDetails about Ethan's Magcargo #197\/193 AR (PSA 9) – Japanese Mega Dream ex\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rogerz.dk\/en\/collections\/gradede-kort\"\u003egraded cards\u003c\/a\u003e and Japanese Pokémon TCG releases, Ethan's Magcargo #197\/193 AR from M2a: Mega Dream ex is a standout card. This example is professionally graded PSA 9 (Mint), ensuring authenticity and a high collector standard. The card is printed in Japanese and comes from the 2025 release of the popular high-class pack, where Art Rare cards like this are especially sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePSA 9 – What does it mean for collectors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA PSA 9 grade means the card is in near-perfect condition with only minimal, barely visible flaws. For Japanese \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rogerz.dk\/en\/collections\/pokemon-kort\"\u003ePokémon cards\u003c\/a\u003e this grading is a strong mark of quality that increases both collector and display value. The PSA grading also guarantees the card's authenticity and correct identification, which is central for collectors and enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eArt Rare status and Hideki Ishikawa’s unique illustration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthan's Magcargo #197\/193 is an Art Rare (AR) card — a rarity category in Japanese sets like Mega Dream ex that highlights particularly detailed and artistic illustrations. The artwork, created by Hideki Ishikawa, depicts Magcargo alongside Ethan (known as Hibiki in Japanese releases), the protagonist from Pokémon Gold\/Silver\/HeartGold\/SoulSilver. The full-art holo effect and character focus make the card especially appealing to collectors of trainer\/partner cards and fans of Japanese \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rogerz.dk\/en\/collections\/japanske-pokemon-kort\"\u003eJapanese Pokémon cards\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical card details and gameplay function\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 197\/193 (Art Rare, M2a Mega Dream ex, 2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire-type, Stage 1 (evolves from Slugma)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHP:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbility – Melt Away:\u003c\/strong\u003e If this Pokémon has no Energy attached, it has no Retreat Cost\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttack – Lava Burst:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Fire][Fire][Fire] – Discard up to 5 Fire Energy from this Pokémon. This attack does 70 damage for each card you discarded this way\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetreat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 Colorless\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeakness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water ×2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hideki Ishikawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eM2a: Mega Dream ex – High Class Pack context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM2a: Mega Dream ex is a Japanese high-class pack focused on exclusive card types such as Art Rare. Ethan's Magcargo #197\/193 AR is a clear example of this focus, with its full-art holo and character-driven illustration. The card is interesting both from a collector's perspective and for gameplay, and it represents the modern Scarlet \u0026amp; Violet era in the Pokémon TCG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor dedicated collectors seeking verifiability, authenticity and visual appeal, this PSA 9-graded Japanese Art Rare card is a strong choice for any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pokémon Company","offers":[{"title":"Standard VAT","offer_id":58283738431819,"sku":"157962026","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Margin Scheme","offer_id":58283749343563,"sku":"157962026","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6014\/4932\/files\/mobliqZr5UqgP5X6FyvgeQ.jpg?v=1787912743","url":"https:\/\/rogerz.eu\/products\/pokemon-tcg-ethans-magcargo-197-psa-9-157962026","provider":"Rogerz","version":"1.0","type":"link"}