Magneton

Magneton

Selected Masterpiece • 9/130
Market Price $12.74
Base Set 2 Base 2000
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 this electric Pokémon hovers against a backdrop of sparkling stars and cosmic energy. Its three metallic bodies are connected, radiating an aura of power and mystery, as if it is ready to unleash its electrical prowess. The scene feels both dynamic and serene, inviting viewers to imagine the energy pulsating around it. In this snapshot, Magneton stands as a testament to the wonders of the Pokémon world.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Card Type Lightning
Era
Base
Release
24/02/2000

Thunder Wave

30

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

Selfdestruct

80

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

Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost