01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Magnemite)

HP 80

TypeLightning

RarityRare

IllustratorKen Sugimori

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●●

SetLegendary Collection

Released2002

02Editions and Print Runs

Printed in the WotC era when 1st Edition and Unlimited distinctions still applied.

1st Edition

How to spot it: 1st Edition stamp in the bottom-left of the artwork frame.

First print window; smaller run than Unlimited.

Unlimited

How to spot it: No 1st Edition stamp; standard print frame.

Most common version of this card.

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	~$107 raw (PriceCharting realized, May 2026)

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

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07Why Collectors Want It

The reverse-holo parallel is the chase — verified ~$107 raw, with PSA 10 copies ~$2,650.
Legendary Collection reverse-holos are perennial sleepers; the base card is cheap.
LC holo foil is condition-sensitive, keeping gem-mint supply tight.
A staple chase for Legendary Collection and Magneton collectors.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: Niche

Stage 1 Magneton with 80 HP; top attack near 100 damage — playable in casual or rogue lists, not a competitive staple.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Sonicboom Cost: Lightning + Colorless · 20 damage

Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)

Selfdestruct Cost: Lightning + Lightning + Lightning + Lightning · 100 damage

Does 20 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magneton does 100 damage to itself.

Weakness: Fighting ×2
Retreat cost: 2

10Grading and Population

PSA 10 estimate: Reverse-holo PSA 10 ~$2,650 (PriceCharting realized, May 2026).

LC reverse-holo foil scratches easily; PSA 10 copies are scarce and command a premium over raw.

Other graders: CGC and BGS also grade LC reverses; PSA remains the resale standard.

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