Magby #52
Magby #52 sits in the E-Card series and carries a live market value of $32.16, 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.
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Magby at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- From Expedition Base Set (E-Card), released 2002.
- No published price history.
- Rarity: Rare.
- Live market value $32.16 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Magby price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Magby #52.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $98.92
- Mid
- $199.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $6.85
- Mid
- $17.99
- High
- —
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About Magby #52
Printed as #52 in Expedition Base Set, Magby belongs to the E-Card series and dates to 2002. The card carries 30 HP and Fire typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $32.16 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $98.92 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Expedition Base Set
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #52 / 165
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 30
- Type
- Fire
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #240
- Released
- 2002/09/15
Magby attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Magby #52 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Resistance
- Grass -30
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 1
Magby price analysis
What drives the current market value of Magby #52.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($32.16), Normal ($9.71) — 2 versions in total.
This $32.16 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $32.16, Magby draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket does not list Magby, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Magby 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 4 days for Magby, with a recorded low of $18.75 and high of $32.16; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 33.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded 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 Magby?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $32.16 market translates to a net of about $27.60 (eBay), $27.76 (TCGplayer), $30.20 (Cardmarket), $28.35 (Whatnot) or $32.16 (direct). That $4.56 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
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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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 Magby?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Magby #52 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 $32.16 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $29.95 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $78.14 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-1.0% 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.
Magby within Expedition Base Set
Within Expedition Base Set it is the #122 most valuable of 155 tracked cards; the set median is $65.00.
That is 51% below the middle of the set — a top-22% position.
The set's top card is Dragonite (#9), valued at $949.79.
What makes Magby valuable
- A $32.16 card with steady supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- As a Fire-type Pokémon card, Magby is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At Rare rarity, Magby is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- As a 2002 vintage card, Magby benefits from a finite, shrinking supply of raw copies.
Buying & selling Magby
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Magby can realise well above the $98.92 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Magby has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Expedition Base Set was released in 2002; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $32.16 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
Magby value questions
What is the value of Magby?
The current TCGplayer market value is $32.16 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $98.92 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at —.
Is Magby a good investment?
The card is steady on recent averages. Rare rarity and the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Magby?
Magby is a Rare card from Expedition Base Set (E-Card series, 2002). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Magby?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($32.16), Normal ($9.71). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Magby?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $32.16. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Magby?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fire), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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