Hajime Kusajima
Hajime Kusajima is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2018, spanning E-Card and EX-era releases. The work favors vibrant, contrasting color with playful, energetic moods, using balanced, character-forward compositions that keep action clear and readable.
“The Magcargo card captures a moment where this Lava Pokémon is surrounded by a swirling cosmic backdrop, hinting at the fiery essence of its character. Its bright, molten body stands out against the starry expanse, suggesting a blend of warmth and intensity. As it prepares to unleash its fiery abilities, the scene evokes a sense of quiet power, reflecting both the beauty and danger of its volcanic nature. This snapshot invites the viewer to appreciate the unique environment Magcargo inhabits.”
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Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.
Eruption
Each player discard the top card of his or her deck. This attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage for each Fire Energy card discarded in this way.
Fire Stream
Discard a Fire Energy card attached to Magcargo in order to use this attack. If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, this attack does 10 damage to each of them. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
