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Magneton [1st Edition]
Pokemon Fossil•#11
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$48.59Market Price
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Magneton [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Fossil Magneton is one of the original English-era holo rares from the Pokémon TCG’s third main expansion, giving this 1st Edition card a direct link to the earliest Wizards of the Coast collecting boom.
Set Lore
The Fossil expansion debuted in English on October 10, 1999, and its theme centered on ancient and mysterious Pokémon, which makes a non-fossil Electric-type holo like Magneton stand out as one of the set’s more unusual chase cards.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the co-founder of Game Freak and primary character designer behind the original Pokémon era, so collectors are holding artwork tied directly to the visual identity of the first 151 Pokémon.
In-Game
Magneton was a natural fit for early Kanto nostalgia because in the original games it could be found in places like the Power Plant, reinforcing its long-running connection to industrial, high-voltage settings.
Cultural Impact
Its Fossil flavor text about appearing when sunspots flare up captures the strange science-fiction edge that made early Pokédex lore so memorable, blending magnetism, space-weather mystery, and classic Gen 1 weirdness into a single card.
Card Reference
About Magneton [1st Edition]
Magneton [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 11. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $48.59, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Fossil
- Card Number
- #11
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Magneton [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Magneton [1st Edition] is $48.59. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Magneton [1st Edition] from?
Magneton [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Fossil set, card number 11, released in 1999.
Is Magneton [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Magneton [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Magneton [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Magneton [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.