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Magneton
Wizards of the Coast•1999
$36.48Market Price
Raw NM
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Magneton Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Base Set Magneton is one of the original English holo rares from the very first Pokémon TCG set, giving it a direct link to the 1999 launch era that built the hobby.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi, and Magneton stands out as one of the memorable early WotC-era holo artworks tied to Base Set’s distinct, experimental visual identity.
In-Game
Its attack line mirrors the games in a fascinatingly imperfect way: Thunder Wave is a real move Magneton can learn, while Selfdestruct was adapted onto the card even though Magneton could not learn Self-Destruct in the main-series games at the time.
Cultural Impact
The card preserves one of Magneton’s classic Gen 1 Pokédex mysteries by describing it as a cluster of Magnemite that appears when sunspots flare up, a strange sci-fi detail that helped make early Pokémon feel eerie and unexplained.
Set Lore
Magneton did not stay locked to Base Set alone, as this exact card was later reprinted in Base Set 2, reinforcing its place among the defining early holographics collectors still chase across multiple vintage printings.
Card Reference
About Magneton
Magneton is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 9. 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 $36.48, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 2 listings currently for sale.
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Card details
- Card Number
- #9
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Magneton?
The current market price of Magneton is $36.48. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Magneton from?
Magneton is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 9, released in 1999.
Is Magneton worth grading?
Whether Magneton 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?
You can buy or sell Magneton 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.
Approximately 12,000 PSA graded copies tracked.