Question 1

What is the current market value of Magnemite #8?

Accepted Answer

For Magnemite in McDonald's Collection 2018, the current reference price is $1.43. Compared with last week, pricing is 52.3% lower. Current value trails the 30-day mean ($3.57) by 60.0%. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $1.43 to $6.69 (368% spread), a high-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Promo.

Question 2

Is Magnemite #8 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Market structure summary: Recent pricing has softened by 52.3% over 7 days, with the card now 79% below its 90-day high. The 90-day range spans $1.43 to $6.69 (368% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Versus the 30-day average ($3.57), the card is trading 60.0% lower. This sample does not include a stable graded benchmark, which means active listings remain the best condition-adjusted reference.

Question 3

What is Magnemite #8 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2018, McDonald's Collection 2018 introduced this print of Magnemite. Card flavor text reads: "It sends out electromagnetic waves, which let it float through the air. Touching it while it's eating electricity will give you a full-body shock." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Promo. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Metal. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Searching Magnet". This card is weak to Fire energy and resists Psychic. This print follows its listed rarity designation in set checklists and pricing references.

Question 4

What are the alternative Magnemite cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Magnemite often benchmark it against other Magnemite cards. The current sample spans 6 comparable cards from 5 sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.19 to $0.71 (274% spread). The current card sits +242% versus the sampled alternative average of $0.42. Notable alternatives include Magnemite #53 (Base) at $0.65, Magnemite #79 (Base Set 2) at $0.40, Magnemite #60 (Team Rocket) at $0.71, and Magnemite #80 (Legendary Collection) at $0.37.

Question 5

What set is Magnemite #8 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

McDonald's Collection 2018 was released in 2018. McDonald's Collection 2018 is grouped under the Other era. Set size is 12 cards, which categorizes McDonald's Collection 2018 as compact. As of 2026, the set is 8 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Magnemite (#8) is one of the Promo prints in this expansion.

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