Magneton

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Magneton - Base Set 2 (#9)

Pokémon Stage 1 Rare Holo HP 60
TCGplayer market reference
$26.84
holofoil
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Number
9
Illustrator
Keiji Kinebuchi
Energy
Lightning
Formed by several Magnemites linked together. It frequently appears when sunspots flare up.
i About this card

Magneton - Base Set 2

Magneton is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi. It sits at card number 9 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Lightning-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Stage 1 subtype.

In collector terms, this is a holofoil rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $26.84. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Magneton has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#9 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.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 85Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 42

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

holofoil
$26.84 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 1696m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$26.84
Low
$4.83
Mar 2024
High
$27.30
Jun 2026
Avg
$19.08
Days tracked
242
data points
Change
+312.9%
since first tracked
Tracked since Dec 1, 2020 · 242 data points

Sale History 328 sales · since 2020-12-01

PSA 10 high $507.73 PSA 9 high $122.00 Raw high $15.00
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $15.00
RAW $12.00
RAW $12.31
RAW $11.22
RAW $11.49
RAW $9.85
RAW $7.91
RAW $8.50
RAW $8.86
RAW $8.93
RAW $11.55
RAW $12.87
RAW $8.83
RAW $11.88
RAW $8.99
? Card FAQ

Magneton FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Magneton from Base Set 2 worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for holofoil is $26.84. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Magneton?

This printing is a holofoil rare (the card is labeled "Rare Holo" on the checklist). Magneton has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Magneton?

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 Magneton released?

The Base Set 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#9 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Magneton?

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 Magneton legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.