Magneton
Dragon · 17/97 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
DragonNumber
17/97
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Magneton: Rarity & Collectibility
Magneton in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #17/97 of the Dragon set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Magneton?
In 2026, a Near Mint Magneton (Rare, Dragon #17/97) changes hands at roughly $16.99, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $16.99, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.86. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $16.99, Lightly Played $6.15, Moderately Played $6.67, Heavily Played $2.25, Damaged $0.86 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $13.25 | $12.50 | $14.00 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $14.08 | $14.08 | $14.08 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $21.50 | $21.50 | $21.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $25.86 | $25.86 | $25.86 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 10 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.86 | $0.86 | $0.86 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.25 | $2.25 | $2.25 | 4 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $6.15 | $6.15 | $6.15 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.67 | $6.67 | $6.67 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $16.99 | $16.99 | $16.99 | 27 |
Collector Outlook for Magneton
Magneton holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Magneton on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
