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Magnemite
Base Set 2 79/130 • common
- Set
- Base Set 2
- Number
- 79/130
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.54
- Artist
- Keiji Kinebuchi
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Does 10 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magnemite does 40 damage to itself.
Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses attacks like Thunder Wave.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in early 2000, Base Set 2 was designed as a reprint-heavy expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, intended to keep popular cards available to players after the initial Base Set and Jungle sets had begun to cycle out of print. This Magnemite card features the iconic artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi, who utilized a distinct 3D computer-generated style that defined the aesthetic of early electric-type cards in the hobby.
The card was produced during the peak of the global Pokémon craze, serving as a functional staple for players looking to complete decks without needing access to out-of-print cards. While considered a common rarity, its presence in the set highlights the transition period of the game’s early history, balancing nostalgia for the original generation with the practical needs of an expanding community of collectors and players.
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About Magnemite
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