Magneton #9
📉 Dip AlertMagneton is card #9 from Base Set 2, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $26.90 for its Holofoil printing.
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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 #9 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Magneton at a glance
- Trades around $26.90 on TCGplayer.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- 7-day average €14.44; 30-day average €17.40.
- Cardmarket trend price €16.49.
- From Base Set 2 (Base), released 2000.
Magneton price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magneton #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $13.00
- Mid
- $15.06
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Magneton #9
Magneton is the #9 of 130 card in Base Set 2, a vintage-era set released in 2000 as part of the Base series. The card carries 60 HP and Lightning typing, with a Stage 1 designation.
Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $26.90, with listings from $13.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #9 / 130
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Magnemite
- Released
- 2000/02/24
Magneton attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magneton #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Thunder Wave
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Selfdestruct
Does 20 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magneton does 80 damage to itself.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Magneton price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magneton #9.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $26.90.
At $26.90, Magneton draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
A $26.90 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
In EUR, Magneton trends at €16.49 on Cardmarket (avg sold €15.44, lowest NM €6.00).
Magneton price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €14.44, 17.0% below the 30-day average of €17.40.
The most recent 24-hour average is €11.98, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €16.49.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $26.51–$26.90. The most recent snapshot of $26.90 sits 100% up that range.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.9%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0.9%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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.
On a $26.90 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $23.04 via eBay's default tier, $23.17 on TCGplayer, $25.21 on Cardmarket, $23.67 on Whatnot and $26.90 selling directly — a $3.86 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.
Your sale
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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 #9 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 $26.90 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $18.51 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $72.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-9.2% 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 Base Set 2
By market value Magneton sits at #17 of 27 in Base Set 2 (set median $35.56).
It sits in the top 41% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Charizard (#4), valued at $433.98.
What makes Magneton valuable
- Magneton dates to 2000, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Rare is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Keiji Kinebuchi artwork gives Magneton appeal beyond pure playability.
- Priced at $26.90 with steady supply, Magneton sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- As a Lightning-type Pokémon card, Magneton is sought by players and collectors alike.
Buying & selling Magneton
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Magneton has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Magneton can realise well above the $13.00 low end.
- For Magneton, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Base Set 2 was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€14.44 and €17.40) to time entries and exits.
Magneton value questions
What is Magneton #9 worth?
Magneton trades near $26.90 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $13.00–—; Cardmarket shows €16.49.
Is Magneton a good investment?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-17.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Magneton?
Magneton is a Rare card from Base Set 2 (Base series, 2000). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Magneton are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($26.90). 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 $26.90. 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 Keiji Kinebuchi also matters to collector demand.
Other Magneton cards
Magneton appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
