Magnemite
Base Set 2 · #79 · Common
Current Market Prices
| Variant | Low | Market | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | $0.10 | $0.52 | $3.29 |
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Magnemite Investment Analysis & Market Insights
Market Snapshot
- Current value: $0.52
- Price range: $0.10 – $3.29
- 90-day volatility: 4.5%
- 30-day trend: -5.5%
Market Factors
- Card age: 26 years (2000)
- Rarity: Common
- Set: Base Set 2 (Base series)
- Vintage card with nostalgic appeal
Card Details
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Lightning
- Rarity
- Common
- Artist
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Set
- Base Set 2 (2000)
- Number
- #79/130
Attacks
- Thunder Wave10
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
- Selfdestruct40
Does 10 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magnemite does 40 damage to itself.
Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses attacks like Thunder Wave.
Magnemite is a Pokemon card from Base Set 2, released in 2000. This Common card is numbered 79/130 in the set, with artwork illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. Its current market price is $0.52, based on live TCGplayer data updated daily.
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Magnemite — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Magnemite Base Set 2 #79 worth?
Magnemite from Base Set 2 is worth $0.52 today (raw, near mint), based on live TCGplayer market data updated July 2026. Recent listings range from $0.10 to $3.29 depending on condition and variant.
Is the price of Magnemite going up or down?
Over the last 30 days the market price has fallen 5.5%, and over the last 7 days it has risen 2%. The 90-day chart on this page shows the full trend.
Is Magnemite worth grading?
All prices on this page are for raw (ungraded) near-mint copies. Grading usually makes financial sense when a card's raw value comfortably exceeds the grading fee and the copy is in truly mint condition — see our PSA grading cost guide for the break-even math. At $0.52 raw, grading fees would eat most of this card's value unless the copy is flawless and the market moves up. PSA grading cost guide →
What is Magnemite worth in PSA 10?
The $0.52 price on this page is for a raw (ungraded) near-mint copy. PSA 10 gem-mint copies typically sell at a premium over raw prices, but the size of that premium varies card by card with age, print run and population — we don't track graded sale prices yet. Check recent PSA 10 sales on eBay for this specific card before buying or grading.
Where can I check the price of Magnemite?
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