| Set | Gym Heroes |
| Card number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 70 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Aug 2000 |
Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 Value (Gym Heroes)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Lt. Surge's Magneton from the Gym Heroes set launched in 2000 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It ranks within the top 20 pricier cards in this large Gym series set, reflecting solid collector interest.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $23.70 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €21.56 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €41.73 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 214 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $1,123 |
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Why Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 is priced where it is
Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Gym Heroes, the Gym era (2000). A PSA 10 sells for about 47x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($23.70 to $23.70). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 8 | $46.26 | 2 |
| ACE | 7 | $35.00 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $55.02 | 3 |
| CGC | 10 | $288.20 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $107.79 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $49.40 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $26.95 | 1 |
| PSA | 10 | $1,123 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $177.78 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $47.16 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $35.92 | 5 |
| SGC | 7 | $89.82 | 1 |
| TAG | 10 | $2,187 | 1 |
| TAG | 7 | $72.92 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Lt. Surge's Magneton price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | - | $23.70 |
| Oct 2026 | €128.30 | $23.70 |
| Sep 2026 | €56.50 | $23.51 |
| Aug 2026 | €28.50 | $22.95 |
| Jul 2026 | €28.63 | $22.83 |
| Apr 2026 | €21.25 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €25.00 | - |
| Feb 2026 | €23.06 | - |
| Jan 2026 | €31.11 | - |
| Dec 2025 | €28.49 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $23.70, a PSA 10 sells for around $1,123 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 sells for about $1,123 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $23.70 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $23.70.
Is Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 47.4x raw ($1,099 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Lt. Surge's Magneton I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (8) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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