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Magnemite - Base Set 2 (#79)
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 79
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Energy
- Lightning
Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses attacks like Thunder Wave.
Magnemite - Base Set 2
Magnemite is a Common Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It sits at card number 79 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP and the Basic subtype.
In collector terms, this is a common card. Current TCGplayer market price tops out at $0.51, with every variant's low / mid / high and direct prices listed below.
Magnemite has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#79 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.
CIV 37Weak
Strong era strength. Weak market heat.
30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.
Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.
Release-window weight.
Prices USD 2 days ago · 2026-06-09 08:06 UTC
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Search eBay manually →Market price history
Sale History 65 sales · since 2020-12-01
| Date | Grade | Price | Lot |
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| RAW | $0.57 | ||
| RAW | $0.92 | ||
| RAW | $0.54 | ||
| RAW | $1.06 | ||
| RAW | $0.64 | ||
| RAW | $1.05 | ||
| RAW | $1.49 | ||
| RAW | $1.30 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.51 | ||
| RAW | $1.91 | ||
| RAW | $1.30 | ||
| RAW | $1.34 | ||
| RAW | $1.39 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 | ||
| RAW | $1.20 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $2.12 | ||
| RAW | $1.77 | ||
| RAW | $1.42 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.21 | ||
| RAW | $1.10 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.91 | ||
| RAW | $1.25 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.19 | ||
| RAW | $1.27 | ||
| RAW | $1.15 | ||
| RAW | $1.12 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.40 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.37 | ||
| RAW | $1.45 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.43 | ||
| RAW | $1.61 | ||
| RAW | $1.74 | ||
| RAW | $1.24 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.33 | ||
| RAW | $1.08 | ||
| RAW | $1.01 | ||
| RAW | $1.38 | ||
| RAW | $1.33 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.02 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $0.99 | ||
| RAW | $1.00 | ||
| RAW | $1.16 | ||
| RAW | $1.62 |
Other printings of Magnemite
Magnemite FAQ
Click any question to expand. Every answer pulls from this card's live Catchinary data.
How much is Magnemite from Base Set 2 worth?
Recent recorded market price is $0.51 (latest tracked snapshot 2026-06-10). See the variant breakdown above for per-variant low / mid / high / market spread and the market price history chart for the long-term arc. Graded estimates (PSA 10, PSA 9, CGC Perfect) are shown when auction data is available.
How rare is Magnemite?
This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Magnemite has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.
Who illustrated Magnemite?
Keiji Kinebuchi illustrated this card. See Keiji Kinebuchi's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.
When was Magnemite released?
The Base Set 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#79 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.
Where can I buy Magnemite?
The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.
Is this card in Standard format?
Legal formats rotate as new sets release - see the Base Set 2 set page for current Standard / Expanded / Unlimited status. Catchinary tracks 0 cards across every English-language set, so if this one has rotated out there's almost certainly a current-format reprint you can check.