What Pokémon can use Magma Energy?

Magma Energy can only be attached to Pokémon that have "Team Magma" in their name, such as Team Magma's Groudon or Team Magma's Claydol.

Does Magma Energy provide two Fire Energy or two Darkness Energy?

Magma Energy provides one Fire Energy AND/OR one Darkness Energy, but it always counts as providing two total Energy at a time.

Is Magma Energy considered a basic Energy card?

No, the card explicitly states that it "Doesn't count as a basic Energy card when not in play and has no effect other than providing Energy."

What happens to Magma Energy at the end of the turn?

Magma Energy has an effect that requires it to be discarded at the end of the turn it was attached.

Was Magma Energy reprinted in other sets?

No, this Magma Energy card from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set is the only printing of a card with this specific name and effect in the Pokémon TCG.

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Magma Energy — Team Magma vs Team Aqua Pokémon card

Magma EnergyTeam Magma vs Team Aqua #87 Pokémon Card

Name: Magma Energy — Team Magma vs Team Aqua #87
Brand: Pokémon TCG

Team Magma vs Team Aqua·#87·2004

Magma Energy is a special energy card from the third generation of Pokémon, specifically designed to power up Team Magma Pokémon. This card, from the Team Magma vs Team Aqua set released in 2004, is a common special energy card that stands out for its unique energy provision. Here, visitors will discover the card's detailed mechanics, including its energy cost, effects, and restrictions, alongside its edition history.

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Card Number: #87
Release Date: March 14, 2004
Language: EN
Set Code: EX4

Magma Energy is not a Pokémon but rather a special energy card designed to support Team Magma Pokémon within the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Team Magma is one of the two antagonist teams introduced in the third generation Pokémon games, Ruby and Sapphire, which were released in 2002. Their primary goal is to expand the landmass of the world, believing it will lead to a more prosperous future for humanity, and they seek to awaken the legendary Pokémon Groudon to achieve this. In the anime, Team Magma frequently clashes with Team Aqua, their philosophical opposites, who aim to expand the sea. The concept of special energy cards like Magma Energy is to provide unique benefits or restrictions compared to basic energy cards, often aligning with the themes of the set or the Pokémon they are intended for. These cards play a crucial role in deck building, allowing for more strategic and specialized gameplay by enabling specific Pokémon or attacks that might otherwise be difficult to power up. Magma Energy specifically caters to the Team Magma archetype, reinforcing the thematic elements of the games within the card game.

Last updated: April 10, 2026