Magnemite Pokémon card #242
Secret RarePokémon
Cosmic Eclipse·Sun & Moon series·#242

Magnemite #242

📉 Dip Alert

Magnemite #242 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $22.47, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$22.47
Cardmarket (EUR)
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Print variants
1
7d trend
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Magnemite #242 today, you'd net about
$22.47after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $22.47Cardmarket $21.00Whatnot $19.72TCGplayer $19.31eBay $19.19

Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.

Sell or hold?
No trend data

There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Magnemite #242. Sell on your own schedule.

Magnemite at a glance

  • Cardmarket does not list a price.
  • No published price history.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $22.47 (Holofoil).
  • Set: Cosmic Eclipse (Sun & Moon, 2019).
  • Secret Rare rarity.
Market prices

Magnemite price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magnemite #242.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$22.47
TCGplayer market
Low
$18.99
Mid
$24.31
High
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Deal check

Is this Magnemite a good deal?

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Live market value$22.47
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Overview

About Magnemite #242

Magnemite is the #242 of 236 card in Cosmic Eclipse, a modern-era set released in 2019 as part of the Sun & Moon series. The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Basic designation.

Artwork is by Fumie Kittaka; the Holofoil printing sits around $22.47, spanning $18.99–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
Cosmic Eclipse
Series
Sun & Moon
Number
#242 / 236
Rarity
Secret Rare
Illustrator
Fumie Kittaka
HP
60
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Basic
Released
2019/11/01
Card text

Magnemite attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Magnemite #242 — the playability layer behind the price.

Lightning

Mirror Shot

10

If the Defending Pokémon tries to attack during your opponent’s next turn, your opponent flips a coin. If tails, that attack doesn’t happen.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Resistance
Metal -20
Retreat cost
Colorless
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Magnemite price analysis

What drives the current market value of Magnemite #242.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($22.47).

A $22.47 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.

This $22.47 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

Cardmarket does not list Magnemite, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.

Price trend

Magnemite price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $23.22▼ 3.2% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $22.47

Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.

Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $22.47–$23.22. The most recent snapshot of $22.47 sits 0% up that range, 3.2% under the October 15, 2026 high.

Daily moves average a volatility of 1.1%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 3.2%.

The latest reading marks a new recorded all-time low for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg—
7-day avg—
30-day avg—
Trend price—

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▼ $0.58 (-2.5%)New recorded low
All-time high
$23.22
All-time low
$22.47
Off all-time high
-3.2%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
-3.2%
Max drawdown
-3.2%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
1.1%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$22.47
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
0%
low $22.47high $23.22

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Magnemite?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

Selling Magnemite at $22.47 nets roughly $19.19 on eBay, $19.31 on TCGplayer, $21.00 via Cardmarket, $19.72 on Whatnot or $22.47 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.28.

With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Magnemite #242.

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Best net payout$22.47
Spread across platforms$3.28
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.2814.6%$19.19Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.1614.1%$19.31Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.476.6%$21.00Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$22.47Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.7512.2%$19.72Sell on Whatnot →

Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Magnemite?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magnemite #242 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Magnemite #242.

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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $22.47 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $8.88 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $68.45 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-17.2% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$19.55
Net as PSA 9
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[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$28.43
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$68.45
Expected value
$8.82
Expected profit
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-17.2% ROI

Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.

Set context

Magnemite within Cosmic Eclipse

Within Cosmic Eclipse it is the #49 most valuable of 91 tracked cards; the set median is $26.71.

That is 16% below the middle of the set — a top-47% position.

The set's top card is Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX (#221), valued at $597.96.

Rank in set
#49
of 91 tracked
Set median
$26.71
Rarity
Secret Rare
Series
Sun & Moon
Full Cosmic Eclipse report →
Value drivers

What makes Magnemite valuable

  • At $22.47 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
  • Magnemite is a Lightning card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
  • Artwork by Fumie Kittaka is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • Modern (2019) sets are heavily collected, making Magnemite's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
  • Secret Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Magnemite

  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Secret Rare cards; a clean copy of Magnemite can realise well above the $18.99 low end.
  • Bulk lots of Magnemite can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
  • Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $22.47 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $22.47 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
FAQ

Magnemite value questions

What is Magnemite #242 worth?

Magnemite trades near $22.47 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $18.99–—; Cardmarket shows —.

Should I buy Magnemite?

As a modern-era Secret Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Value will track playability and collector demand.

What rarity is Magnemite?

Magnemite is a Secret Rare card from Cosmic Eclipse (Sun & Moon series, 2019). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.

Does Magnemite have multiple printings?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($22.47). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Magnemite?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $22.47. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

What affects the price of Magnemite?

Four factors dominate: the Secret Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Fumie Kittaka also matters to collector demand.

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