Magby (52)
Expedition · 052/165 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
ExpeditionNumber
052/165
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Magby (52): Rarity & Collectibility
Magby (52) 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 #052/165 of the Expedition 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 Magby (52)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Magby (52) (Rare, Expedition #052/165) changes hands at roughly $15.98, 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 $15.98, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $2.75. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $15.98, Lightly Played $12.19, Moderately Played $6.27, Heavily Played $4.30, Damaged $2.75 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Magby (52) is valued near $190.00 — about 12x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Magby (52): Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Magby (52) sits around $190.00 — roughly 12x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $50.00, CGC 10 $99.99, CGC 9.5 $49.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.77 | $14.77 | $14.77 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $18.13 | $18.13 | $18.13 | 10 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $99.99 | $99.99 | $99.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $190.00 | $190.00 | $190.00 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 14 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.30 | $4.30 | $4.30 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $12.19 | $12.19 | $12.19 | 17 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.27 | $6.27 | $6.27 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $15.98 | $15.98 | $15.98 | 43 |
Collector Outlook for Magby (52)
Magby (52) 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 Magby (52) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
