What is the starting value for an ungraded Magnemite [1st Edition] #53?

An ungraded copy of Magnemite [1st Edition] #53 from the Pokémon Base Set is valued around $17.

How much is a graded PSA 10 copy worth?

A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is currently valued at $432.

Is there a significant price difference between ungraded and graded versions?

Yes, the difference is substantial, with an ungraded version at $17 compared to a PSA 10 at $432.

Magnemite [1st Edition] #53 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value

Pokémon Base Set

What the Magnemite [1st Edition] #53 card from Pokémon Base Set is worth — ungraded and graded (PSA 10).

Magnemite [1st Edition] #53 value — Ungraded $17 · Grade 9 $86 · PSA 10 $432. Prices updated July 2026.

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Value by grade

$17

Ungraded

5.1×

$86

Grade 9

25.4×

$432

PSA 10

Real sold prices per grade — the PSA 10 premium on this card is 25.4× raw.

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Which version do you have?

For the lowest cost, grab the Standard or Shadowless version at only $2. The 1st Edition at $17 offers historical significance, while the 1999-2000 version is slightly more premium than the Standard. Casual collectors should stick to the $2 options, whereas serious investors looking for rarity should consider the 1st Edition.

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1st Edition— this pageMagnemite [1st Edition] #53 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$17.49$432.21eBay ↗

1999-2000Magnemite [1999-2000] #53 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$2.44$69.99eBay ↗

StandardMagnemite #53 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$1.83$77.74eBay ↗

ShadowlessMagnemite [Shadowless] #53 — Pokémon Base Set Card Value$1.74$123.41eBay ↗

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Brand: Pokémon
Set: Pokémon Base Set
Game: Pokémon

Magnemite [1st Edition] #53 (Pokémon Base Set) card value

An ungraded Magnemite [1st Edition] #53 from Pokémon Base Set averages around $17. A Grade 9 copy runs about $86, and a PSA 10 gem-mint commands $432.

What drives the price

Centering, corners, edges, and surface decide a card's grade — and the grade decides the price. The jump from raw to PSA 10 can be 5–20×, so condition is everything. Holos, first editions, and shadowless prints carry the biggest premiums.

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Condition	Value	Based on
Ungraded	$17	eBay sold comps
Grade 9	$86	eBay sold comps
PSA 10	$432	eBay sold comps

Frequently asked questions

What is the starting value for an ungraded Magnemite [1st Edition] #53?: An ungraded copy of Magnemite [1st Edition] #53 from the Pokémon Base Set is valued around $17.
How much is a graded PSA 10 copy worth?: A PSA 10 graded copy of this card is currently valued at $432.
Is there a significant price difference between ungraded and graded versions?: Yes, the difference is substantial, with an ungraded version at $17 compared to a PSA 10 at $432.