Magnemite Base Set 2 #79
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Magnemite is a Common Pokémon card from Base Set 2 (#79), illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It's a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP, weak to Fighting ×2. Its current blended market value is $0.54 ungraded, with a PSA 10 worth around $33 — a gem-mint grading premium of roughly 61× the raw value. Prices are aggregated across marketplaces — raw and graded, updated daily and shown in your local currency.
Prices last updated 5 July 2026.
Competitive play · Limitless
| Grade | Relative value | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10pop 47 | $33$19–$33 | |
| PSA 9pop 98 | $19$11–$25 | |
| PSA 8pop 36 | $18$11–$18 |
Price history · Raw
Recent sold prices
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Population across graders
Only 24% of 198 PSA-graded Magnemite copies are a gem-mint 10 (47 of 198) — the rest grade lower.
Full grade breakdown (8 grades)
Full grade breakdown (5 grades)
Should you grade it?
Only 23.7% of copies gem (PSA 10 best case −$38); most land at PSA 9 or below.
| Target grade | Est. value | Grading fee | Net vs raw | Multiple |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | $32.85 | $70.32 | −$38 | 60.8× |
| PSA 9 | $18.52 | $70.18 | −$52 | 34.3× |
| PSA 8 | $18.18 | $70.17 | −$53 | 33.7× |
⚖️ Risk-adjusted return
Best case isn't the whole story. Weighting every grade by how often it actually happens, across 198 PSA-graded copies:
| Likely outcome | Chance | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 | 23.7% | $33.00 |
| PSA 9 | 49.5% | $19.00 |
| PSA ≤8 | 26.8% | $1.00 |
Net = graded value − raw value − grading cost (tier fee + ~$20 round-trip shipping), using PSA fees as of 2026-06-28; the paused PSA Value tier is excluded so this isn't overstated. Gem rate is estimated from cumulative PSA population, which skews toward nicer, resubmitted copies — so it overstates the true grade rate. Treat it as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Where to buy
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Cross-market prices
157% spreadCurrently 157% cheaper on TCGplayer than PriceCharting. These are independent market prices for the same card — a wide gap can mean a buying opportunity. Informational only, not arbitrage advice.
Market signal
Derived from this card's 90-day price history, recent trend and cross-market price gap. Informational, not advice.
Card text
“Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses attacks like Thunder Wave.”
About the Pokémon
Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.
Card details
Other Magnemite cards
There are 9 different Magnemite printings — make sure you're valuing the right one. This is Base Set 2 #79 (Common).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Magnemite (Base Set 2 #79) worth?
As of 5 July 2026, Magnemite from Base Set 2 is worth approximately $0.54 ungraded (near-mint), and around $33 in PSA 10 gem mint. Values are blended from real Cardmarket, eBay sold and TCGplayer prices and update daily.
What is the PSA 10 price for Magnemite?
A PSA 10 (gem mint) Magnemite from Base Set 2 is worth around $33 — roughly 61× the raw ungraded value of $0.54.
Should I grade my Magnemite?
A PSA 10 sells for about $33 versus $0.54 raw — roughly a 61× uplift. Grading is worth it when that premium comfortably beats the grading fee and the card is clean enough to have a real shot at a 10. See the "Should you grade it?" estimate above for net profit per grade.
Is Magnemite rare?
Magnemite is a Common card from Base Set 2 (card #79), illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. Its current blended market value is $0.54 ungraded.