Magnemite Series II #81 Value
Japanese Vending · Card 81
Magnemite Series II #81 comes from the Japanese Vending set, one of the older, more distinct corners of Pokemon card history, and it still turns heads on collector forums today. If you are searching for a Magnemite value check, here is the short version: raw copies sit at $13, while a pristine PSA 10 climbs all the way to $417. That gap alone tells you why so many people get curious about grading this one.
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Magnemite price history
Ungraded value is $13, up 94% over the past year, with an all-time high of $17 in May 2026.
Market value over time by grade. Hover for any month; tap a grade to toggle its line.
Magnemite price at every grade
The market value at each PSA grade, with how many exist (population). 259 graded copies exist — only 71 are PSA 10.
| Grade | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $13 | — |
| PSA 10 (Gem Mint) | $417 | 71 |
| Grade 9 | $47 | 147 |
| Grade 8 | $26 | 28 |
| Grade 7 | $21 | 4 |
| Grade 6 | $17 | 3 |
| Grade 5 | $14 | 1 |
| Grade 4 | $7.50 | 3 |
| Grade 3 | $6.00 | 2 |
| Grade 2 | $5.00 | – |
| Grade 1 | – | – |
Prices & population from PriceCharting. Grade values are PSA-based; population is split by grading company.
Magnemite — collector's take
Is Magnemite worth grading?
So is it worth grading? Honestly, it depends on what copy you are holding. A PSA 10 sells for 32.1x what a raw card goes for, which is a real jump, but that number only means something if your card can actually hit gem mint. Out of 259 total graded copies, only 71 have made it to PSA 10, so plenty of submissions land at Grade 9 instead, which brings in $47. Grading fees and shipping add up, and you are paying that cost whether the card comes back a 10 or not, so this only makes sense if your copy is sharp under a loupe: clean edges, strong centering, no surface wear. If it looks like a strong candidate, grading can pay off nicely. If it is borderline, it might be smarter to keep it raw or sell it as is.
How rare is it?
Population numbers tell the real story here. Across all grading, there are only 259 graded copies of this Magnemite on record, and just 71 of those earned a PSA 10. That is a fairly tight gem mint population for a card people actively look for, and it explains why the PSA 10 price sits so far above the raw and Grade 9 tiers. When true gem mint copies are this limited, each one carries a bit more weight with collectors chasing a complete graded set.
Where to pull it
This is where PackSpy's own tracking comes in handy, since we record real pulls across pack sites rather than relying on price guides alone. Magnemite has been pulled 114 times across courtyard, collector-crypt, and mnstr, with the biggest recorded pull hitting $112. It has shown up in packs like Elemental Legends: Fire & Electric, Elite Pokemon Gacha Pack, Pokemon Pro Pack, Pokemon Starter Pack, and Starter Pokemon Gacha Pack. That said, opening packs is a gamble no matter how you slice it, and most rips do not come out ahead financially. If you are chasing this specific card, buying it directly on the secondary market is usually the steadier route, but if you like the thrill of the pull, these are the sites where it has actually surfaced.
Questions people ask
How much is Magnemite worth?
A raw, ungraded Magnemite from Series II #81 is valued at $13. Graded copies are worth considerably more, with a Grade 9 landing around $47 and a PSA 10 reaching $417.
Is Magnemite worth grading?
It can be, since a PSA 10 sells for 32.1x the raw price. But only 71 out of 259 graded copies have hit that gem mint grade, so grading only makes sense if your card is genuinely sharp, otherwise you might just land a Grade 9 at $47.
What set is Magnemite from?
This Magnemite is card #81 from Series II of the Japanese Vending set, a set collectors still seek out today for its distinct place in Pokemon card history.
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