Blaine's Magmar is card number 37 from the 2000 Gym Heroes expansion, featuring the Fire-type Pokémon Magmar with artwork by Ken Sugimori.
Blaine's Magmar
2000 • Pokémon • Gym Heroes
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Description
Card number 37 in the Gym Heroes expansion, Blaine's Magmar represents a foundational Fire-type Pokémon from the 2000 Pokémon Trading Card Game era. Released as an Uncommon card, it was designed by Ken Sugimori and serves as a key component for collectors building out the G1 set code collection. The card depicts Magmar, a fiery creature known for its intense body temperature, capturing the essence of the Kanto region's Pokémon roster during this pivotal time in TCG history. From a gameplay perspective, this Basic Pokémon card offers 60 Hit Points and a retreat cost of two energy, balancing its offensive capabilities with strategic mobility. Its primary attack, Firebreathing, allows players to flip a coin for a chance to deal 20 damage, adding an element of luck typical of early generation mechanics. Additionally, the card features Lava Burst, a powerful move that discards the top five cards of the deck to deal 20 damage for each Fire Energy card discarded, illustrating the high-risk, high-reward design philosophy of the Gym Heroes set. Collectors often seek out Blaine's Magmar to complete their Gym Heroes portfolios or to appreciate the nostalgic design language of the early 2000s. As a staple of the Fire type, it reflects the strategic diversity available to trainers during this period of the franchise's growth. Whether you are a seasoned veteran of the TCG or a new enthusiast exploring the roots of the series, this card offers a tangible connection to the franchise's rich history and the iconic characters that defined it.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Blaine's Magmar
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Uncommon
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
60
Fire
Basic
Water ×2
2
126
Card Text
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Attack: Firebreathing (10+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Attack: Lava Burst (20×)
Discard the top 5 cards of your deck. (If there are fewer than 5 cards in your deck, discard all of them.) This attack does 20 damage for each Fire Energy card you discarded in this way.
