Magneton

Magneton

Selected Masterpiece • 27/112
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $12
The Illustrator

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Magneton in a dynamic moment, surrounded by a radiant burst of energy that emphasizes its electric nature. The three metallic spheres are tightly clustered, showcasing their unity as they prepare to unleash a Thundershock. The background's bright colors enhance the sense of movement and power, making the scene feel alive and charged with anticipation. This snapshot captures Magneton's role as a formidable presence in its world, ready to engage in battle.”

Editorial & Data

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Composition
Color Palette
Rarity Rare
Card Type Lightning
Release
01/09/2004

Thundershock

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Speed Shot

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.

Weakness
×2
Resistance
-30
Retreat Cost