Question 1

What is the current market value of Magnemite #42?

Accepted Answer

Magnemite (Plasma Storm) is presently valued at about $0.16 in raw condition. Week-over-week movement is lower by 27.3%. Versus its 30-day baseline of $0.24, this card is now 34.5% lower. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.16 to $0.47 (194% spread), a high-volatility profile. Rarity classification for this copy is Common.

Question 2

Is Magnemite #42 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: The market retraced 27.3% this week, and current pricing sits 66% below its recent high watermark. The 90-day range spans $0.16 to $0.47 (194% spread), which indicates high-volatility behavior. Current value is 34.5% below its 30-day reference ($0.24). No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Magnemite #42 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Magnemite is a Plasma Storm card from the 2013 release window. The printed flavor text states: "The electromagnetic waves emitted by the units at the sides of its head expel antigravity, which allows it to float." Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 60. Energy typing is Lightning. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Metal Sound" and "Electro Ball". Fighting weakness applies to this print. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Magnemite cards available?

Accepted Answer

Magnemite sits within a broader pool of Magnemite variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. This comparison sample includes 6 alternatives across 6 sets. Comparable prices currently cover $0.16-$0.87, a 444% band. Against the sample mean of $0.44, this card is -64%. Notable alternatives include Magnemite #53 (Base) at $0.87, Magnemite #79 (Base Set 2) at $0.40, Magnemite #60 (Team Rocket) at $0.64, and Magnemite #80 (Legendary Collection) at $0.38.

Question 5

What set is Magnemite #42 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Plasma Storm was released in 2013. Series classification for this set is Black & White. Set size is 138 cards, which categorizes Plasma Storm as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Magnemite (#42) is one of the Common prints in this expansion.

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