Magneton

Magneton

Selected Masterpiece • 9/102
Market Price $15.34
Base Base 1999
The Illustrator

Keiji Kinebuchi

Keiji Kinebuchi is credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards from 1999 to 2018, with artwork appearing across Base, Gym, and XY-era releases. The work is marked by simple, clear compositions, playful cartoon-inflected forms, and vibrant yet often limited palettes.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Magneton card captures a moment where the three magnetic spheres are suspended in a vibrant, electric atmosphere. They seem to hum with energy, surrounded by a subtle sparkle that evokes a sense of dynamic motion. This scene hints at their powerful connection and the potential for both offense and defense in battle. It's a snapshot of Magneton's world, where electricity and magnetism intertwine.”

Editorial & Data

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Card Type Lightning
Set Base
Era
Base
Release
09/01/1999

Thunder Wave

30

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

Selfdestruct

80

Does 20 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magneton does 80 damage to itself.

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost