WOTC · 1999
Magneton 9/102
Base Set · 1999
Recorded sales · PSA 8 median
$64
2 PSA 8 sales of 5 recorded on eBay · newest Sep 24, 2026
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What is Magneton 9/102 worth?
The Magneton 9/102 is a Base Set 1999 graded card. Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $41 to $475. PSA 8 examples are the most actively traded grade in this sample, with a recorded median around $64.
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Confirm the exact edition and card number, verify the slab certification with the grader, inspect centering and surface quality, then compare recorded sales and current asking prices.
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Historical graded 1st Edition Base Set sales on eBayNewest recorded sale: 2026-09-24. 1st Edition and Unlimited are different prints; confirm which one a slab is before buying.
1st Edition range: $69 to $989 across 6 sales
| Date | Grade | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-24 | CGC 9 | $150 |
| 2026-09-18 | CGC 5.5 | $375 |
| 2026-08-30 | CGC 7 | $414 |
| 2026-08-23 | CGC 9 | $150 |
| 2026-08-16 | PSA 7 | $69 |
| 2026-08-12 | CGC 8 | $989 |
The Magneton 9/102 in context
Why collectors care
Magneton is one of the sixteen Base Set holo rares, the print run that anchors vintage Pokemon collecting. It is a mid-tier holo by price, which makes it one of the more achievable cards for a collector assembling a complete graded Base Set holo run.
How to identify it
Number 9/102. Read the printing the same way as every Base Set holo: a black "Edition 1" stamp to the lower-left of the art window marks 1st Edition; no stamp and no drop shadow to the right and bottom of the art box is Shadowless; a drop shadow is Unlimited.
Common mistakes
Magneton was reprinted in Base Set 2 (2000) and again in Legendary Collection (2002) with near-identical artwork. The set symbol and the card number are the fastest way to tell them apart, and the reprints are worth a fraction of the 1999 card.
Grade considerations
Centering and holo-layer scratching set the grade, as on all Base Set holos. Because the card sits at a lower price tier, grading costs matter proportionally more; confirm the printing is worth the submission fee before sending it in.
Recorded sales by grade
5 recorded eBay sales, grouped by grade. Historical prices, not current asking prices.
- Source
- eBay sold listings
- Sample
- 5 sales
- Record
- Historical sale sample
- Newest recorded sale
- Sep 24, 2026
| Grade | Sales | Median | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 9 | 1 | $475 | One sale |
| CGC 9 | 1 | $150 | One sale |
| PSA 8 | 2 | $64 | $55 to $73 |
| PSA 5 | 1 | $41 | One sale |
Recorded sales by grade · how this summary is built+
Newest recorded sale: 2026-09-24. This summary describes stored history.
Inclusion
All 5 recorded eBay sold (completed) listings in this historical sample, grouped by grader and grade. Asking prices and active listings are never counted.
Outlier handling
Within any grade that has four or more sales, a price below one-third of, or above three times, the within-grade median is set aside before the median is taken. No sales were set aside on this rule for this item.
| Grade | Sales | Included | Set aside |
|---|---|---|---|
| PSA 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| CGC 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PSA 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| PSA 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Shipping and fees
Figures are the sale prices as recorded by the marketplace. They are not adjusted for shipping, taxes, or seller fees, so treat them as sale-price reference points, not net-to-seller or all-in buyer costs.
Provenance
Every sale in this summary was a completed eBay sale, listed by date, grade and price in the sales table lower on this page. Individual listings are not linked. Methodology version 2026.4. Read the full methodology.
Magneton 9/102 value FAQ
What is Magneton 9/102 worth?+
Based on 5 verified eBay sold listings in the stored historical sample, graded examples sold for $41 to $475.
What grade sells most often for Magneton 9/102?+
PSA 8 is the most actively traded grade in the recorded sample, with 2 sales and a recent median around $64.
What is the highest median grade for Magneton 9/102?+
PSA 8 has the highest median in the recorded sample at about $64. Treat this as a sold-comp snapshot, not a guaranteed sale price.
Is Magneton 9/102 worth grading?+
For this card, compare the likely raw value, grading fees, shipping, and the median for the grade you realistically expect. Grading usually makes sense only when the expected graded value clears those costs.
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