01Card Stats

Stage 1 (evolves from Magnemite)

HP 70

TypeLightning

RarityUncommon

IllustratorEmi Miwa

WeaknessFighting ×2

Retreat●

SetTeam Rocket Returns

Released2004

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	Low raw value; verify current listings.
Reverse Holo	~$33 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 Team Rocket Returns set need this card to finish it.

08Competitive Playability

Tier: None

Stage 1 Magneton with 70 HP; top attack around 40 damage. Functions as an evolution-chain piece rather than a tournament attacker.

09Card Moves and Abilities

Magnetic Lines Cost: Lightning + Colorless · 20 damage

If your opponent has at least 2 Pokémon in play, move a basic Energy card from the Defending Pokémon to another of your opponent's Pokémon.

Poison Pulse Cost: Lightning + Colorless + Colorless · 40 damage

The Defending Pokémon is now Poisoned.

Weakness: Fighting ×2
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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