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Card details
Formed by several Magnemites linked together. It frequently appears when sunspots flare up.
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Lightning
- Artist
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Released
- 2000/02/24
- Set size
- 130 cards
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Frequently asked
- What is Magneton #9/130 worth?
- Magneton (Base Set 2) currently sells for about $23.09 in Near Mint ungraded condition. Up 13.3% over the last 30 days. Pricing refreshes daily from TCGPlayer and CardMarket.
- What set is Magneton from?
- Magneton is from the Base Set 2 Pokemon TCG set released in 2000, collector number 9/130. This is a Wizards of the Coast vintage-era card.
- How rare is Magneton?
- Magneton is classified as Rare Holo in the Base Set 2 set. Rarity tiers determine pull rates from booster packs — rarer cards command higher market premiums, especially in graded condition.
- Should I grade my Magneton?
- Raw Magneton sells for $23.09; PSA 10 examples sell for $166.44 — about 7.2× the raw price. There's a strong PSA 10 premium here — grading typically pays off if the raw card is Mint.
- Who illustrated Magneton?
- Magneton was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi for the Base Set 2 Pokemon TCG set. Artist-specific Pokemon cards have dedicated collector demand — alternate-art and special-illustration releases from popular artists trade at premiums.
- Is Magneton a 1st Edition card?