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.
“In this card, Magnemite hovers in a dynamic scene, surrounded by faint electric currents that hint at its electric nature. The metallic Pokémon, with its round body and attached magnets, seems to be in a moment of action, perhaps preparing to unleash a Thunder Wave. The soft shadows and highlights create a sense of depth, making it feel as if Magnemite is part of a larger world filled with energy. This snapshot captures the essence of Magnemite's character, embodying both its playful and powerful attributes.”
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Thunder Wave
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Selfdestruct
Does 10 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magnemite does 40 damage to itself.
