Base Set · #053/102
Magnemite
Magnemite (Base Set #053/102) trades around $0.75 (Normal, Near Mint) and $57.00 graded PSA 10 (18 recent sales) as of October 26, 2026.
- HP
- 40
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Released
- January 9, 1999
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I · Specifications
Card details
- Set
- Base Set
- Number
- #053/102
- Rarity
- Common
- Type
- Lightning
- HP
- 40
- Illustrator
- Keiji Kinebuchi
- Released
- January 9, 1999
Card
- Market
- $0.75Normal, Near Mint
- PSA 8
- $20.40
- PSA 9
- $18.0012 sales
- PSA 10
- $57.0018 sales · 76.0× market
Pricing live secondary market
All variants & conditions
| Variant / Condition | Price |
|---|---|
| Normal — Near Mint | $0.75 |
II · Reference
Common questions
How much is Magnemite Base Set #053/102 worth?
The ungraded market price (Normal, Near Mint) is approximately $0.75. PSA 9 copies trade around $18.00 (12 recent sales). PSA 10 copies trade around $57.00 (18 recent sales). Prices are updated daily from publicly available secondary-market data.
How rare is Magnemite #053/102?
Magnemite is a Common card in Base Set. Rarer cards typically command higher market prices.
Who illustrated Magnemite #053/102?
Magnemite #053/102 was illustrated by Keiji Kinebuchi.
When was Base Set released?
Base Set was released on January 9, 1999.
Should I grade Magnemite?
PSA 10 copies trade around $57 across 18 recent sales — roughly 76× the ungraded market price ($1). Grading typically costs $25–$75 and takes 2–6 months. The card needs to be near-perfect (centered, sharp corners, no surface scratches) to grade PSA 10 — inspect with a loupe before submitting.
III · From the Same Set
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