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Magneton Base 1999
Card · Base · 1999

Magneton

$15.34 Latest known market value January 16, 2026
Rare Holo Lightning
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.

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Catalogue plate № 9/102
Identity
PokémonMagneton
TypeLightning
RarityRare Holo
StageStage 1
Authorship
IllustratorKeiji Kinebuchi
SetBase
Year1999
Plate №9/102
Composition
StyleCartoonClassicIllustration
MoodDynamicPlayful
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteContrastingLimitedVibrant
Game mechanics
HP 60
Stage Stage 1 · evolves from Magnemite
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat
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.