Lt. Surge's Magneton #8
📉 Dip AlertLt. Surge's Magneton #8 sits in the Gym series and carries a live market value of $107.83, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
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Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Lt. Surge's Magneton at a glance
- Live market value $107.83 for the 1st Edition Holofoil print.
- Rare Holo rarity.
- Gym Heroes, Gym series, 2000.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.02 (EUR).
- Short-term trend -49.2% (7d vs 30d).
Lt. Surge's Magneton price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lt. Surge's Magneton #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $70.00
- Mid
- $113.83
- High
- —
- Low
- $14.99
- Mid
- $20.20
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lt. Surge's Magneton #8
Card #8 of Gym Heroes is Lt. Surge's Magneton, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Gym series (2000). The card carries 70 HP and Lightning typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its 1st Edition Holofoil printing is priced near $107.83, with listings from $70.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Series
- Gym
- Number
- #8 / 132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Released
- 2000/08/14
Lt. Surge's Magneton attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Energy Charge
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), if Lt. Surge's Magneton is your Active Pokémon, you may take 1 Lightning Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to Lt. Surge's Magneton. This power can't be used if Lt. Surge's Magneton is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Mega Shock
Flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge's Magneton does 20 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Energy Charge
- Attacks
- 1
Lt. Surge's Magneton price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lt. Surge's Magneton #8.
There are 2 tracked printings here — 1st Edition Holofoil at $107.83, Unlimited Holofoil at $26.93.
At $107.83 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
At $107.83 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
Cardmarket values Lt. Surge's Magneton at a trend of €0.02, an average sold price of €21.61 and a near-mint floor of €4.00.
Lt. Surge's Magneton price history & movement
Recent sales average €20.40 over 7 days versus €40.12 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-49.2%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €24.54, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €0.02.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $97.29–$107.83. The most recent snapshot of $107.83 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 4.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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 Lt. Surge's Magneton?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $107.83 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $93.24 via eBay's default tier, $93.78 on TCGplayer, $102.09 on Cardmarket, $95.78 on Whatnot and $107.83 selling directly — a $14.59 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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.
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Should you grade Lt. Surge's Magneton?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 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 $107.83 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $288.35 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $72.58. You need a graded sale of $153.80 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $126.42 (85.5% 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.
Lt. Surge's Magneton within Gym Heroes
Within Gym Heroes it is the #12 most valuable of 53 tracked cards; the set median is $14.26.
That is 656% above the middle of the set — a top-79% position.
The set's top card is Sabrina's Gengar (#14), valued at $515.81.
What makes Lt. Surge's Magneton valuable
- Vintage (2000) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Rare Holo is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- Priced at $107.83 with thin supply, Lt. Surge's Magneton sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Lt. Surge's Magneton appeal beyond pure playability.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Lt. Surge's Magneton is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Lt. Surge's Magneton
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $107.83 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of Lt. Surge's Magneton can realise well above the $70.00 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the 1st Edition Holofoil market of $107.83 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Lt. Surge's Magneton, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Lt. Surge's Magneton has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
Lt. Surge's Magneton value questions
How much is Lt. Surge's Magneton worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $107.83 for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing, with a low of $70.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.02.
Will Lt. Surge's Magneton hold its value?
As a vintage-era Rare Holo card it is trending down in the short term (-49.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Lt. Surge's Magneton?
Lt. Surge's Magneton is a Rare Holo card from Gym Heroes (Gym series, 2000). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Lt. Surge's Magneton?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($107.83), Unlimited Holofoil ($26.93). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lt. Surge's Magneton?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $107.83. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Lt. Surge's Magneton's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the vintage-era Gym set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
