Lt. Surge’s Magnemite

Lt. Surge’s Magnemite

Selected Masterpiece • 80/132
Artist Ken Sugimori
Market Price $1.9
Gym Heroes Gym 2000
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 Lt. Surge's Magnemite floating in a dynamic pose, its metallic body gleaming under a soft light. With its signature magnets prominently displayed, it seems ready to unleash its electric power in a moment of action. The background hints at a setting filled with energy, capturing the essence of a bustling Pokémon gym. This small snapshot invites the viewer into a world where technology and Pokémon coexist, showcasing Magnemite's role in that vibrant environment.”

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 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Lightning
Era
Gym
Release
14/08/2000

Thundershock

10

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

Tackle

20
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost