Magma Basin
Star Birth · 127 · Secret Rare
Current Prices
Set
Star BirthNummer
127
Zeldzaamheid
Secret Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
Europe (CardMarket)
Sales Recorded
165
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
About Magma Basin
Magma Basin is a secret rare card — among the rarest and hardest-to-pull cards in Star Birth, numbered 127 in the expansion. This is the Normal variant. Pricing for this card is based on the European CardMarket marketplace. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Magma Basin Price Analysis
The current market price for Magma Basin from Star Birth is $4.68 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $1.49 to a high of $8.84. The card has seen a -7.9% change in the last 30 days. Price dips can represent buying opportunities for collectors who believe in long-term value. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 165 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Magma Basin
Professional grading is available for Magma Basin and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: GSG 9 5, PGS 9 5. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: MINT, NEAR MINT. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| cardmarket unsold | MINT | $5.99 | $5.99 | $5.99 | 8 |
| cardmarket unsold | NEAR MINT | $8.25 | $1.49 | $8.84 | 130 |
| cardmarket unsold | GSG 9 5 | $39.00 | $39.00 | $39.00 | 4 |
| cardmarket unsold | PGS 9 5 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | 5 |
| cardmarket | AGGREGATED | $4.68 | N/A | N/A | — |
Is Magma Basin a Good Investment?
Secret rare cards like Magma Basin sit at the top of the collectibility pyramid. Their extreme pull rates make them naturally scarce, which tends to support long-term value. 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. 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.
