Magnezone Pokémon card #46
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Plasma Storm·Black & White series·#46

Magnezone #46

Magnezone is card #46 from Plasma Storm, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $17.62 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.

Market value
$17.62
Cardmarket (EUR)
€2.77
Print variants
2
7d trend
▲ 8.5%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Magnezone #46 today, you'd net about
$17.62after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $17.62Cardmarket $16.39Whatnot $15.40TCGplayer $15.07eBay $14.99

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?▲ 8.5%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Magnezone #46 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Magnezone at a glance

  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €2.77.
  • Set: Plasma Storm (Black & White, 2013).
  • Rare rarity.
  • Current TCGplayer market value $17.62 (Reverse Holofoil).
  • Short-term trend 8.5% (7d vs 30d).
Market prices

Magnezone price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magnezone #46.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Reverse Holofoiltop
$17.62
TCGplayer market
Low
$10.04
Mid
$17.00
High
—
Holofoil
$4.81
TCGplayer market
Low
$2.99
Mid
$4.75
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€2.77
Avg sold
€2.64
Lowest NM
€0.40
7-day avg
€3.33
30-day avg
€3.07

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.

Deal check

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Live market value$17.62
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Overview

About Magnezone #46

Magnezone is the #46 of 135 card in Plasma Storm, a modern-era set released in 2013 as part of the Black & White series. A Lightning-type (140 HP), this stage 2 copy appeals to both collectors and players.

5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $17.62, with listings from $10.04 to —.

Card facts

Set
Plasma Storm
Series
Black & White
Number
#46 / 135
Rarity
Rare
Illustrator
5ban Graphics
HP
140
Type
Lightning
Subtype
Stage 2
Evolves from
Magneton
Released
2013/02/06
Card text

Magnezone attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Magnezone #46 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

Dual Brains

During your turn, you may play 2 Supporter cards.

LightningLightningColorless

Gyro Ball

80

Switch this Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Pokémon. Then, your opponent switches the Defending Pokémon with 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
Ability
Dual Brains
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Magnezone price analysis

What drives the current market value of Magnezone #46.

There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $17.62, Holofoil at $4.81.

$17.62 gives Magnezone real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

$17.62 gives Magnezone real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €2.77, with an average sold price of €2.64 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.40.

Price trend

Magnezone price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $17.60▲ 0.1% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $17.62

The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €3.33, 8.5% above the 30-day average of €3.07.

Single-day average: €3.11; Cardmarket trend price €2.77.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Magnezone, with a recorded low of $17.45 and high of $17.62; current value is at 100% of that band.

Recorded volatility runs near 0.6% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0.9% over the tracked window.

The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€3.11
7-day avg€3.33
30-day avg€3.07
Trend price€2.77

Price fingerprint

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

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.07 (+0.4%)New recorded high
All-time high
$17.62
All-time low
$17.45
Off all-time high
-0%
0 days since high
Since first snapshot
+0.1%
Max drawdown
-0.9%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
0.6%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$17.62
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
100%
low $17.45high $17.62

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

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Magnezone?

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

On a $17.62 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $14.99 via eBay's default tier, $15.07 on TCGplayer, $16.39 on Cardmarket, $15.40 on Whatnot and $17.62 selling directly — a $2.63 spread after fees and typical shipping.

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 Magnezone #46.

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Best net payout$17.62
Spread across platforms$2.63
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$2.6315.0%$14.99Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$2.5514.5%$15.07Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.237.0%$16.39Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$17.62Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.2212.6%$15.40Sell 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 Magnezone?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magnezone #46 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Magnezone #46.

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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?
Not worth grading

At $17.62 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 $63.60 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-34.3% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$15.33
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$5.99
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$63.60
Expected value
—
Expected profit
—
-34.3% 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

Magnezone within Plasma Storm

Magnezone ranks #19 of 61 tracked Plasma Storm cards by market value, against a set median of $9.92.

That is 78% above the middle of the set — a top-70% position.

The set's top card is Lugia-EX (#134), valued at $2,717.32.

Rank in set
#19
of 61 tracked
Set median
$9.92
Rarity
Rare
Series
Black & White
Full Plasma Storm report →
Value drivers

What makes Magnezone valuable

  • With steady supply, Magnezone is inexpensive to enter and easy to move in bulk.
  • As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Magnezone is sought by players and collectors alike.
  • Modern-era (2013) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
  • Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
  • Magnezone is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Magnezone

  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€3.33 and €3.07) to time entries and exits.
  • For Magnezone, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Magnezone can realise well above the $10.04 low end.
  • Bulk lots of Magnezone can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Magnezone has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
FAQ

Magnezone value questions

How much is Magnezone worth?

Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $17.62 (low $10.04, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €2.77.

Will Magnezone hold its value?

The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Black & White set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.

How rare is Magnezone?

Magnezone is a Rare card from Plasma Storm (Black & White series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Which versions of Magnezone are there?

TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($17.62), Holofoil ($4.81). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Magnezone?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $17.62. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Magnezone cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Black & White set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.

Cross-set tracker

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