{"product_id":"ethans-magcargo-art-rare-197-193-mega-dream-ex-m2a-japanese-pokemon-card-2025","title":"Ethan's Magcargo – Art Rare 197\/193 | MEGA Dream ex (M2a) | Japanese Pokémon Card 2025","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Gold and Silver legend's fiery companion — on the summit of the world. The \u003cstrong\u003eEthan's Magcargo Art Rare (AR) 197\/193\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Japanese High Class Pack \u003cstrong\u003eMEGA Dream ex (M2a)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most nostalgically charged Owner's Pokémon ARs in the set — a full-art holofoil illustration by \u003cstrong\u003eHideki Ishikawa\u003c\/strong\u003e placing Ethan and his Magcargo on a breathtaking snow-capped mountain summit, lava flows glowing against the icy alpine backdrop, exclusive to the Japanese release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHideki Ishikawa's composition is immediately striking — Ethan, the beloved protagonist of Pokémon Gold and Silver, shielding his eyes against the mountain glare as Magcargo erupts with volcanic energy at his side. The contrast of fire and ice, warmth and altitude, creates one of the most dramatic and visually layered Owner's Pokémon ARs in the MEGA Dream ex lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA Fire-type Stage 1 with \u003cstrong\u003e130 HP\u003c\/strong\u003e, this card features the clever \u003cstrong\u003eMelt Away\u003c\/strong\u003e Ability — giving Magcargo zero Retreat Cost whenever it has no Energy attached — a flexible strategic passive that rewards creative deck building. The \u003cstrong\u003eLava Burst\u003c\/strong\u003e attack scales massively: discard up to 5 Fire Energy for 70 damage each — a potential 350-damage nuke that fits perfectly in any all-in Fire strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAvailable only inside random booster packs of the MEGA Dream ex series released in Japan in November 2025 at very low pull odds — consistently cited as one of the most sought-after Owner's Pokémon ARs in the entire set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCard Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSet: MEGA Dream ex (M2a) – Japanese High Class Pack 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCard Number: 197\/193\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRarity: Art Rare (AR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eType: Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStage: Stage 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHP: 130\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAbility: Melt Away (zero Retreat Cost with no Energy attached)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAttack: Lava Burst (70×, discard up to 5 Fire Energy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIllustrator: Hideki Ishikawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFinish: Full Art Holofoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eLanguage: Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCondition: Near Mint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy collectors love this card:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ethan — known in Japan as Gold — is one of the most beloved protagonists in Pokémon history, and his pairing with Magcargo in MEGA Dream ex gives Johto fans a heartfelt, adventurous AR that captures the spirit of the Gold and Silver era in a completely fresh setting. Hideki Ishikawa's alpine summit illustration transforms what could have been a standard character portrait into something genuinely epic — Ethan mid-adventure, Magcargo ablaze, mountains stretching to the horizon. A must for Johto collectors, Ethan\/Gold fans, Fire-type enthusiasts, and Owner's Pokémon set hunters. The Lava Burst attack also makes this genuinely competitive in the right Fire deck build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✅ Japanese Exclusive · ✅ Owner's Pokémon – Art Rare (AR) · ✅ Near Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📦 Shipped securely from Switzerland | snyffer.ch – Your Swiss Pokémon TCG Store\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Snyffer Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57461094875518,"sku":null,"price":2.95,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0949\/2008\/1790\/files\/Ethan_s_Magcargo_m2a_197.png?v=1778177738","url":"https:\/\/snyffer.ch\/de\/products\/ethans-magcargo-art-rare-197-193-mega-dream-ex-m2a-japanese-pokemon-card-2025","provider":"Snyffer Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}