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EX-era (2003) Aquapolis Magnemite — mid-era Lightning-type print.

AquapolisSet
2003Released
UncommonRarity
Shin-ichi YoshidaIllustrator

01Card Stats

Basic
HP 40
TypeMetal
RarityUncommon
IllustratorShin-ichi Yoshida
WeaknessFire ×2
Retreat
SetAquapolis
Released2003

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
Uncommon
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~$8.39 raw for the base card; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo~$21 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

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

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07Why Collectors Want It

  • Early-2000s Aquapolis printing with vintage collector appeal.
  • First stage of the Magnemite → Magneton → Magnezone line.
  • Required for any complete Magnemite master set across eras.
  • Collectors of the Aquapolis set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Basic Magnemite with 40 HP; top attack around 20 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Attract Cost: Metal

Choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch the Defending Pokémon with it.

Tackle Cost: Colorless + Colorless · 20 damage

Weakness
Fire ×2
Resistance
Grass -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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