Dark Magneton #39
As card #39 in Team Rocket Returns, Dark Magneton is a Uncommon Pokémon card worth about $95.00 ungraded.
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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.
Demand for Dark Magneton #39 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Dark Magneton at a glance
- Recent averages: €2.58 (7d), €2.38 (30d).
- Trades around $95.00 on TCGplayer.
- Cardmarket trend price €3.01.
- Uncommon rarity.
- Set: Team Rocket Returns (EX, 2004).
Dark Magneton price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Dark Magneton #39.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $144.99
- Mid
- $499.95
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.25
- Mid
- $4.72
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Dark Magneton #39
Card #39 of Team Rocket Returns is Dark Magneton, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2004). A Lightning/Darkness-type (70 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Emi Miwa illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $95.00, with listings from $144.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Rocket Returns
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #39 / 109
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Emi Miwa
- HP
- 70
- Type
- Lightning / Darkness
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Magnemite
- Pokédex
- #82
- Released
- 2004/11/01
Dark Magneton attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Dark Magneton #39 — the playability layer behind the price.
Magnetic Lines
If your opponent has at least 2 Pokémon in play, move a basic Energy card from the Defending Pokémon to another of your opponent's Pokémon.
Poison Pulse
The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Dark Magneton price analysis
What drives the current market value of Dark Magneton #39.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($95.00), Normal ($4.06).
This $95.00 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
A $95.00 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
Cardmarket values Dark Magneton at a trend of €3.01, an average sold price of €2.62 and a near-mint floor of €0.65.
Dark Magneton price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €2.58, 8.4% above the 30-day average of €2.38.
The most recent 24-hour average is €1.45, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €3.01.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Dark Magneton, with a recorded low of $95.00 and high of $95.00; current value is at 100% of that band.
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 · 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 Dark Magneton?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $95.00 market translates to a net of about $82.11 (eBay), $82.59 (TCGplayer), $89.90 (Cardmarket), $84.35 (Whatnot) or $95.00 (direct). That $12.89 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
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Dark Magneton #39.
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 Dark Magneton?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Dark Magneton #39 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Dark Magneton #39.
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 $95.00 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $207.95 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $42.65. You need a graded sale of $140.98 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $85.84 (63.6% 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.
Dark Magneton within Team Rocket Returns
Dark Magneton ranks #43 of 106 tracked Team Rocket Returns cards by market value, against a set median of $79.82.
That is 19% above the middle of the set — a top-60% position.
The set's top card is Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#99), valued at $1,499.99.
What makes Dark Magneton valuable
- At Uncommon rarity, Dark Magneton is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Emi Miwa illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $95.00 with thin supply, Dark Magneton sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Dark Magneton is a Lightning/Darkness card with 70 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Dark Magneton comes from the classic era (2004), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
Buying & selling Dark Magneton
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $95.00 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 $95.00 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Dark Magneton can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Dark Magneton, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€2.58 and €2.38) to time entries and exits.
Dark Magneton value questions
What is Dark Magneton #39 worth?
Dark Magneton trades near $95.00 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $144.99–—; Cardmarket shows €3.01.
Will Dark Magneton hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+8.4%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Dark Magneton?
Dark Magneton is a Uncommon card from Team Rocket Returns (EX series, 2004). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Dark Magneton?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($95.00), Normal ($4.06). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Dark Magneton sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $95.00. 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 Dark Magneton?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Lightning/Darkness), and condition. Artwork by Emi Miwa also matters to collector demand.
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