Magnemite
Base Set 2 · 079/130 · Common
Current Prices
Colección
Base Set 2Número
079/130
Rareza
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
1,391
Last Updated
Mar 3, 2026
About Magnemite
Magnemite is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 079/130 in the expansion. This is the Normal 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 2 is $0.47 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $0.20 to a high of $1.00. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $36.23 — approximately 77.1x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $14.99. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a +2.1% change. With a high volume of recorded sales (1,391+), 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 7 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 2, PSA 7, PSA 8. 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 | CGC 9 | $8.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $0.26 | $0.15 | $0.21 | 335 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $0.33 | $0.20 | $0.29 | 497 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.18 | $0.12 | $0.25 | 116 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.47 | $0.20 | $1.00 | 349 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $11.50 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $36.23 | $33.00 | $33.00 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $14.99 | $10.50 | $13.50 | 15 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $14.50 | $14.50 | $14.50 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.36 | $0.96 | $2.50 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.18 | $0.14 | $0.14 | 45 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.59 | $1.79 | $1.79 | 3 |
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. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
