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Magneton
Forbidden Light 35/131 • uncommon
- Set
- Forbidden Light
- Number
- 35/131
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2018
- Energy type
- Electric energy
- Market price
- $0.23
- Artist
- kirisAki
What it does
This Pokémon can't use Zap Cannon during your next turn.
It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
Magneton 35/131 was released in May 2018 as part of the Forbidden Light expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was inspired by the narrative of the Ultra Beast Necrozma, specifically its Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings forms, and served as the western adaptation of the Japanese XY-era extension, Forbidden Light. The card was designed to fit into the standard play environment of the Sun and Moon block, featuring an aesthetic consistent with the clean, modern layout standard for the franchise at that time.
The artwork for this particular card was produced by illustrator Ken Sugimori, one of the primary creative forces behind the visual identity of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s style for this card captures the classic, mechanical form of the Magneton evolution, utilizing a crisp, minimalist approach to line work and shading. Upon its release, it was well-received by players looking to utilize its specific typing and abilities within the competitive decks of the Forbidden Light era, maintaining its status as a reliable uncommon staple.
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