Magnemite
Base Set (Shadowless) · 053/102 · Common
Current Prices
Nummer
053/102
Seltenheit
Common
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,087
Last Updated
Feb 26, 2026
About Magnemite
Magnemite is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 053/102 in the expansion. This is the Unlimited variant. At its current price point, this card is an affordable pickup for set completionists and casual collectors.
Magnemite Price Analysis
The current market price for Magnemite from Base Set (Shadowless) is $1.58 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.55 to a high of $1.55. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $200.00 — approximately 126.6x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $41.99. The card has seen a -59.6% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,087+), this card has an active and liquid secondary market.
Grading Magnemite
Professional grading is available for Magnemite and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 4 5, CGC 6 5, CGC 7 5, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. At this price point, grading is generally not cost-effective as the grading fee may exceed the card's ungraded value. Consider grading only for sentimental or personal collection purposes.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.08 | $1.99 | $16.19 | 28 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.33 | $1.33 | $1.33 | 17 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 4 5 | $9.99 | $9.99 | $9.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.76 | $14.76 | $14.76 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $200.00 | $200.00 | $200.00 | 74 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $12.50 | $12.50 | $12.50 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.80 | $13.80 | $13.80 | 30 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $20.00 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 72 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $41.99 | $25.00 | $27.00 | 84 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.74 | $0.49 | $0.49 | 178 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.50 | 58 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.58 | $1.55 | $1.55 | 159 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.53 | $0.50 | $0.52 | 99 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.28 | $1.17 | $1.17 | 165 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $25.00 | $14.00 | $14.00 | 37 |
Is Magnemite a Good Investment?
As a common card, Magnemite's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. The current downward trend may represent a correction or shifting collector interest. Historically, Pokemon cards from popular sets tend to recover over longer time horizons. High trading volume makes this card relatively liquid, meaning it can be bought or sold quickly at market price. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
