{"product_id":"ethans-magcargo-full-art-holofoil-cgc-9-m2a-197-193","title":"Ethan's Magcargo (Full Art Holofoil) — CGC 9 [M2a #197\/193]","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEthan's Magcargo (Full Art Holofoil) — CGC 9 Mint\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e High Class Pack: Mega Dream ex  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCard Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 197\/193  |  \u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025  |  \u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Rare (AR)  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCard Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire — Stage 1 Pokémon (130 HP)  |  \u003cstrong\u003eVariant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Art Holofoil  |  \u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese  |  \u003cstrong\u003eRegulation Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e I  |  \u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e CGC 9 — Mint  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCertification Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Add CGC cert number]\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Card\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEthan's Magcargo from the Japanese High Class Pack: Mega Dream ex is a card that sits at the intersection of competitive power, collector nostalgia, and premium Japanese print quality. Numbered 197\/193, it sits in the Secret Rare portion of the set — past the 193-card base checklist — with the lower pull rates and genuine scarcity that designation implies. The Art Rare treatment delivers a full-bleed, deeply atmospheric scene featuring Ethan — the iconic Johto protagonist known in Japan as Hibiki — alongside his Magcargo in a highly stylized environmental setting that captures the warmth and nostalgia of the Gold and Silver era in a distinctly modern premium format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrainer's Pokémon cards — those that pair a beloved protagonist with their signature partner — occupy a uniquely coveted space in the collector market. Ethan is one of the most beloved original protagonists in the franchise, and cards that place him alongside a Johto Pokémon in a narrative, character-driven scene consistently attract strong demand from nostalgic collectors, Johto completionists, and character-tracker collectors building protagonist-focused binder pages. The matte-textured Japanese holofoil finish adds a tactile, premium dimension unique to Japanese card manufacturing, with crisp, high-definition foil layering that sets this print apart from its English-language equivalents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been professionally graded by CGC and awarded a grade of 9 — Mint, reflecting a card with strong eye appeal, well-centered artwork, clean surfaces, and sharp corners with only the most minor allowable imperfections. On the competitive side, Lava Burst's potential for up to 350 damage by discarding five Fire Energy makes Ethan's Magcargo a legitimate burst attacker in the right Fire-type build, while Melt Away's zero retreat cost when uncharged gives it surprising mobility for a Stage 1 with a base retreat of three.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Card?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCGC 9 Mint — Professionally Graded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Authenticated and graded Mint by CGC, offering buyers full confidence in condition and authenticity — a CGC 9 commands a meaningful premium over raw copies of a condition-sensitive matte holofoil card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthan — Johto Protagonist Nostalgia:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trainer's Pokémon cards featuring beloved original protagonists carry a high baseline collector premium — Ethan alongside a Johto partner in a narrative Art Rare scene is exactly the kind of piece that nostalgic collectors and character-tracker binder builders seek out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Exclusive — Premium Print Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The matte-textured Japanese holofoil finish and high-definition foil layering are unique to Japanese card manufacturing, offering a tactile and visual premium not found in English prints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecret Rare Scarcity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Numbered 197\/193, this card sits past the Mega Dream ex base checklist — a Secret Rare designation with lower pull rates and a limited supply of high-grade copies outside of Japan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLava Burst Burst Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 350 damage by discarding five Fire Energy makes Ethan's Magcargo a legitimate high-ceiling attacker in dedicated Fire-type builds — adding competitive relevance alongside its collector appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll cards are shipped securely. 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