Magneton #26
📉 Dip AlertMagneton #26 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $7.42, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Magneton #26. Sell on your own schedule.
Magneton at a glance
- No published price history.
- Fossil, Base series, 1999.
- Trades around $7.42 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
Magneton price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magneton #26.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $2.00
- Mid
- $6.03
- High
- —
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About Magneton #26
Card #26 of Fossil is Magneton, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Base series (1999). The card carries 80 HP and Lightning typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Unlimited printing is priced near $7.42, with listings from $2.00 to —.
“Formed by several Magnemites linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.”
Printed flavour text on the Fossil #26 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Fossil
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #26 / 62
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Magnemite
- Pokédex
- #82
- Released
- 1999/10/10
Magneton attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magneton #26 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sonicboom
Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
Selfdestruct
Does 20 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magneton does 100 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Magneton price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magneton #26.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Unlimited ($7.42).
In the $7.42 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $7.42 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket does not list Magneton, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Magneton price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Magneton, with a recorded low of $7.30 and high of $14.04; current value is at 2% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 20.9% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 48% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Magneton?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $7.42 market translates to a net of about $6.14 (eBay), $6.17 (TCGplayer), $6.70 (Cardmarket), $6.31 (Whatnot) or $7.42 (direct). That $1.28 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Magneton #26.
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.
Should you grade Magneton?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magneton #26 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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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.
At $7.42 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.40 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-59.0% return on cost basis).
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.
Magneton within Fossil
By market value Magneton sits at #26 of 29 in Fossil (set median $62.43).
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 14%.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#4), valued at $582.67.
What makes Magneton valuable
- Vintage (1999) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- At Rare rarity, Magneton is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Its Lightning typing means Magneton has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Magneton appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Magneton
- Bulk lots of Magneton 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 Unlimited market of $7.42 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.42 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- For Magneton, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Unlimited prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Magneton value questions
How much is Magneton worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $7.42 for the Unlimited printing, with a low of $2.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Should I buy Magneton?
Short-term momentum is steady. Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Magneton?
Magneton is a Rare card from Fossil (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Magneton?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Unlimited ($7.42). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Magneton?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.42. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Magneton cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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