Magnemite [1st Edition] - Pokemon Base Set #53
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Magnemite [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Magnemite #53 is part of the original English Base Set, the 102-card release that introduced Pokémon TCG collectors in the United States to the hobby’s first main set in 1999.
Set Lore
Because this is a 1st Edition Base Set copy, it comes from the earliest English print run of Base Set cards, a detail collectors chase as the first wave of the franchise’s breakout TCG era.
In-Game
This card’s Thunder Wave attack mirrors a move Magnemite can learn in the Pokémon games, tying the card closely to how the species was portrayed in early gameplay.
Card History
Its explosive Selfdestruct attack is a quirky piece of early TCG design, and Bulbapedia notes that while it references the games’ Self-Destruct move, Magnemite itself cannot actually learn that move there.
Artist
The artwork is by Keiji Kinebuchi, one of the defining visual artists of the Wizards of the Coast era whose digital-style illustrations helped give Base Set its unmistakable late-1990s look.
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About Magnemite [1st Edition] (Pokemon Base Set #53)
Magnemite [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 53. This card is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 1999. The current market price is $21.64, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $21.44 to $23.52, with a median of $22.34.
Card details
- Card Number
- #53
- Release Year
- 1999
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Magnemite [1st Edition] from Pokemon Base Set #53?
The current market price of Magnemite [1st Edition] is $21.64. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Magnemite [1st Edition] from?
Magnemite [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Base Set set, card number 53, released in 1999.
Is Magnemite [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Magnemite [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 Magnemite [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Magnemite [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.
Approximately 2,500 PSA graded copies tracked.
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