01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Magnemite)

HP 70

TypeLightning

RarityRare

IllustratorHisao Nakamura

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●

SetLegend Maker

Released2006

02Editions and Print Runs

Modern print era — no 1st Edition or Shadowless variants exist for cards printed after the WotC era.

Unlimited

How to spot it: Standard modern card frame; no edition stamp.

All copies share the same Unlimited print frame.

04Variants and Foiling

Rarity tiers: Rare
Foiling: Non-holo standard finish. Reverse-holo parallel exists with the holo pattern applied to the background.
Alt art / specials: No full-art, secret rare, or alternate-art version documented for this print.

05Language and Regional Versions

English: Standard English release.
Japanese: Released in the equivalent Japanese set.
European: Localized European prints exist with translated text.
Other: No documented language-exclusive errors or major regional variants.

06Current Market Value

Non Holo	Low raw value; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$25 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

The reverse-holo parallel is the value driver on this card.

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07Why Collectors Want It

Evolution of Magnemite — its 1999 Base Set holo is a vintage chase.
Required for any complete Magneton master set across eras.
Collectors of the Legend Maker set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Magneton with 70 HP; top attack around 60 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Ability: Reactive Recharge

If Magneton would be Knocked Out by damage from an opponent's attack, you may move any number of React Energy cards from Magneton to your Pokémon in any way you like.

Multiple Force Cost: Lightning + Colorless · 30+ damage

If Magneton has any React Energy cards attached to it, this attack does 30 damage plus 10 more damage for each Magnemite and Magneton (both yours and your opponent's) in play.

Magnetic Blast Cost: Lightning + Colorless + Colorless + Colorless · 60 damage

Weakness: Fighting ×2
Resistance: Metal -30
Retreat cost: 1

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Modern Common/Uncommon — most copies are not graded because raw value rarely justifies the fee.

Graded populations stay low; usually collected raw or sleeved rather than slabbed.

Other graders: Negligible BGS/CGC submission volume.

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