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Lt. Surge's Magnemite
Gym Heroes 50/132 • uncommon
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Number
- 50/132
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $5.74
- Artist
- Atsuko Nishida
What it does
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Where it came from
Released in the year 2000 as part of the Gym Heroes expansion, this card represents the strategic expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game into the gym leader-themed mechanics that defined the late Wizards of the Coast era. It was designed to bridge the gap between the franchise's video game narrative, specifically the Vermilion City Gym challenge, and the card game's mechanics, emphasizing the connection between a trainer and their signature partners.
The artwork was provided by Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive illustrative style serves as the visual bedrock for the entire Pokémon franchise. By centering the card on Lt. Surge’s specific roster, the designers aimed to introduce thematic synergy, allowing players to build decks that reflected the personality and fighting style of the series' established characters. It remains a hallmark of a transitional period when the game began to move beyond core set archetypes.
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