Magneton #22
From Aquapolis, Magneton (#22) is a Rare Pokémon card valued at $36.59 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Magneton #22 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Magneton at a glance
- Set: Aquapolis (E-Card, 2003).
- Cardmarket trend price €49.51.
- Trades around $36.59 on TCGplayer.
- Short-term trend -5.0% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity: Rare.
Magneton price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magneton #22.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $199.92
- Mid
- $239.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $18.00
- Mid
- $22.98
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Magneton #22
Card #22 of Aquapolis is Magneton, a classic-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2003). A Metal-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Hikaru Koike and currently trades at $36.59 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $199.92 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Aquapolis
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #22 / 147
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hikaru Koike
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Metal
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Magnemite
- Pokédex
- #82
- Released
- 2003/01/15
Magneton attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magneton #22 — the playability layer behind the price.
Magnetic Flow
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Magneton is your Active Pokémon, you may flip a coin. If heads, choose 2 of your opponent's Pokémon that have Energy cards attached to them. Choose 1 of the Energy cards attached to each of those Pokémon and switch them between the Pokémon. This power can't be used if Magneton is affected by a Special Condition.
Steel Wave
This attack does 10 damage to each of your opponent's Benched Pokémon that are the same type (color) as the Defending Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Magnetic Flow
- Attacks
- 1
Magneton price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magneton #22.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($36.59), Normal ($22.03) — 2 versions in total.
A $36.59 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
A $36.59 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Magneton at a trend of €49.51, an average sold price of €59.95 and a near-mint floor of €6.99.
Magneton price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €46.12 against a 30-day average of €48.55 (-5%).
Latest daily average €49.99 against a trend price of €49.51.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $36.59–$36.59. The most recent snapshot of $36.59 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 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.
Selling Magneton at $36.59 nets roughly $31.44 on eBay, $31.62 on TCGplayer, $34.41 via Cardmarket, $32.30 on Whatnot or $36.59 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $5.15.
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
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Should you grade Magneton?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magneton #22 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 $36.59 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $39.59 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $82.56 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $3.89 (5.1% 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 Aquapolis
Within Aquapolis it is the #129 most valuable of 174 tracked cards; the set median is $63.74.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 26%.
The set's top card is Houndoom (#H11), valued at $1,571.99.
What makes Magneton valuable
- A $36.59 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Hikaru Koike illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- As a Metal-type Pokémon card, Magneton is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Magneton comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Magneton
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $36.59 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $36.59 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Magneton can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Magneton can realise well above the $199.92 low end.
- Aquapolis was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Magneton value questions
How much is Magneton worth?
Live pricing puts the Reverse Holofoil print at $36.59 (low $199.92, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €49.51.
Will Magneton hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Magneton?
Magneton is a Rare card from Aquapolis (E-Card series, 2003). 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($36.59), Normal ($22.03). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Magneton?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $36.59. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Magneton's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Metal), and condition. Artwork by Hikaru Koike also matters to collector demand.
Other Magneton cards
Magneton appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
