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Lt. Surge's Magneton
Gym Heroes 8/132 • holo-rare
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Number
- 8/132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $97.29
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), if Lt. Surge's Magneton is your Active Pokémon, you may take 1 Lightning Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to Lt. Surge's Magneton. This power can't be used if Lt. Surge's Magneton is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.
Flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge's Magneton does 20 damage to itself.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Lt. Surge's Magneton was released as part of the Gym Heroes expansion in 2000, representing the first major transition for the Pokémon Trading Card Game to align its mechanics with the gym leaders featured in the core video games. Designed to reflect the rigid, military-inspired aesthetic of Vermilion City's gym leader, the card features artwork by Ken Sugimori. Sugimori, the primary character designer for the franchise, utilized a distinct, minimalist style that emphasized the character's partnership with his signature electric-type Pokémon.
The card was received as a notable addition to the competitive meta of the era due to its unique 'Magnetic Force' ability, which allowed players to manipulate energy cards in ways that favored the aggressive, disruptive playstyle associated with Lt. Surge. It remains a hallmark of the early Wizards of the Coast era, serving as a nostalgic touchstone for collectors who grew up with the localized gym leader expansions and the distinct, glossy holofoil patterns characteristic of late-90s printing processes.
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