Magneton
Dragon · 17/97 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNomor
17/97
Kelangkaan
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
231
Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
About Magneton
Magneton is a Rare card that stands out in the Dragon set, numbered 17/97 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.
Magneton Price Analysis
The current market price for Magneton from Dragon is $1.25 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.26 to a high of $1.26. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $30.00 — approximately 24.0x the ungraded market price. PSA 9 (Mint) copies sell for around $43.96. The price has remained relatively stable over the last 30 days with a -0.8% change. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 231 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Magneton
Professional grading is available for Magneton and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 10, CGC 7 5, CGC 8 5, CGC 9, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 7, PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: DAMAGED, LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.05 | $0.95 | $0.95 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.25 | $1.26 | $1.26 | 60 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.84 | $0.80 | $0.80 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.16 | $1.10 | $1.79 | 86 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $1.99 | $2.49 | $2.49 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $10.50 | $19.50 | $19.50 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $43.96 | N/A | N/A | — |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.61 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $30.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $11.50 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $12.00 | $31.69 | $31.69 | 1 |
| ebay | DAMAGED | $1.59 | $1.59 | $1.59 | 2 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.95 | $1.90 | $2.00 | 3 |
Is Magneton a Good Investment?
Magneton carries the Rare designation, placing it in the category of cards that collectors actively seek for set completion and moderate investment. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. 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.
