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Magneton
Skyridge 20/144 • rare
- Set
- Skyridge
- Number
- 20/144
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2003
- Energy type
- metal energy
- Market price
- $30.82
- Artist
- Kouki Saitou
What it does
If Magneton and the Defending Pokémon don't have the same number of Energy cards attached to them, the player controlling the Active Pokémon with the fewest number of Energy cards attached to it switches 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon with his or her Active Pokémon.
This attack does 30 damage plus 10 damage times the number of your Benched Pokémon minus the number of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (For example, if your opponent has 1 Benched Pokémon and you have 3, this attack will do 30 damage plus 20 more damage.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Released in May 2003 as part of the Skyridge expansion, this card represents the final set of the E-Card Series produced by Wizards of the Coast before The Pokémon Company International took over the trading card game operations. The set is highly regarded by collectors for its integration with the Nintendo e-Reader, a device that allowed players to scan dot-code strips on the cards to unlock supplemental content such as Pokédex entries, minigames, and specialized game data.
The artwork for Magneton was created by illustrator Atsuko Nishida, who utilized a distinct, modern digital style characteristic of the late E-Series era. The design captures Magneton's mechanical aesthetic within a crisp, holographic frame, reflecting the shift toward more technical, data-driven card layouts. Upon release, the set was noted for its lower print run compared to earlier expansions, which has contributed to its enduring status as a sought-after piece of early 2000s gaming history.
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