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Magneton
FireRed & LeafGreen 27/112 • rare
- Set
- FireRed & LeafGreen
- Number
- 27/112
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.66
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.
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Where it came from
Released in 2004 as part of the FireRed & LeafGreen expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, this card represents the Electric-type Magneton. The set served as a bridge between the classic era and the modern game mechanics, specifically focusing on the reimagining of the Kanto region first introduced in the Game Boy Advance titles of the same name. It was designed to reflect the technological and industrial aesthetic that defines the Magnemite evolutionary line.
The card features artwork by the veteran illustrator Midori Haru, who has contributed extensively to the franchise. The illustration captures Magneton in a clean, minimalist style consistent with the visual shift occurring in the early 2000s card designs. Upon its release, it was received as a functional rare card within the set, appreciated by players for its utility in deck-building and by collectors for its role in completing the FireRed & LeafGreen Pokedex registry.
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