Magby
Neo Genesis · 023/111 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Neo GenesisNumber
023/111
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Magby: Rarity & Collectibility
Magby in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #023/111 of the Neo Genesis 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?
In 2026, a Near Mint Magby (Rare, Neo Genesis #023/111) changes hands at roughly $2.58, 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 $2.58, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $0.77. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $2.58, Lightly Played $1.53, Moderately Played $1.23, Heavily Played $1.06, Damaged $0.77 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Magby is valued near $59.00 — about 23x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Magby: 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 sits around $59.00 — roughly 23x 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 $18.30, CGC 10 $11.83, PSA 8 $13.50 — 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 | DAMAGED | $1.99 | $1.99 | $1.99 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.75 | $2.75 | $2.75 | 11 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $11.83 | $5.50 | $15.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PGS 9 | $21.54 | $21.54 | $21.54 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $10.60 | $10.60 | $10.60 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $12.74 | $12.74 | $12.74 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $13.50 | $13.50 | $13.50 | 6 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $18.30 | $18.30 | $18.30 | 20 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.77 | $0.79 | $0.79 | 88 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.06 | $1.06 | $1.06 | 99 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.53 | $1.29 | $3.09 | 445 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.23 | $1.00 | $2.09 | 239 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $2.58 | $1.99 | $3.97 | 238 |
Collector Outlook for Magby
Magby 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 on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
