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Magnemite — Base Set 2 #79

Market Price

$0.48

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MagnemiteBase Set 2 Price & Value

Base Set 2 · #79/130 · Common

Current Prices

Updated 3/13/2026
VariantLowMidMarketHigh
Normal$0.15$0.47$0.48$9.99

Price History

7 days+$0.01 (+2.1%)
Mar 5
Low: $0.47High: $0.48
Mar 13

Card Details

Supertype
Pokémon
Subtypes
Basic
HP
40
Rarity
Common
Pokemon
Magnemite
Series
Base
Release Date
2000/02/24
Weaknesses
Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost
1

Pokedex Data

A bizarre Pokémon with but a single eye embedded in an iron sphere. I suspect this creature levitates due to the magnetism it emits from its arms, which resemble horseshoe-shaped magnets.

Game types:ElectricSteel

Evolves into magneton (Level 30)

Attacks

Thunder Wave10
Lightning

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Selfdestruct40
LightningColorless

Does 10 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magnemite does 40 damage to itself.

Format Legality

standardNot Legal
expandedNot Legal
unlimitedLegal

Magnemite from Base Set 2 (#79/130) is currently trading at $0.48 on the market. As a Common card, prices may vary based on condition and variant. Magnemite is a Lightning-type Pokémon. Data sourced from TCGPlayer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Magnemite from Base Set 2 worth?

Magnemite (Base Set 2 #79) has a current market price of $0.48 on TCGPlayer. Prices vary by condition — Near Mint copies command the highest value.

Is Magnemite (Base Set 2) legal in Standard?

No, Magnemite from Base Set 2 is not currently legal in Standard. It is available in Unlimited format only.

What rarity is Magnemite from Base Set 2?

Magnemite (Base Set 2 #79) is a Common card classified as a Pokémon.

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