Holon's Magnemite

Holon's Magnemite was released in 2005 as part of the EX Delta Species expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The set introduced the concept of 'Delta Species' Pokémon, which were creatures discovered in the Holon region that had undergone a biological shift, resulting in them possessing different elemental types than usual. This specific card reflects that narrative, depicting Magnemite with a metal typing that aligns with its traditional classification while serving as a fundamental piece of the Holon-centric gameplay mechanics.

The card’s artwork was rendered by the illustrator Kagemaru Himeno, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon TCG known for a soft, distinctively approachable style. Her design work for this card emphasizes the industrial yet miniaturized aesthetic of the Magnemite line, maintaining the series' standard for clear, recognizable iconography during the mid-2000s era. As a common card, it was widely distributed, intended primarily to facilitate deck construction and support the specific Holon trainer cards that allowed players to search for these unique Delta Species variants.