Collector’s Guide: Magneton (Fossil #26)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Magneton
• Set: Fossil
• Card Number: 26
• Rarity: Rare
• HP: 80
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Magnemite)
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Legality: unknown

Magneton from the Fossil set is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It features two attacks: Sonicboom, which deals 20 damage ignoring Weakness and Resistance, and Selfdestruct, which deals 100 damage to itself and 20 damage to each Pokémon on each player’s Bench, also ignoring Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon. The card has a retreat cost of 2 and a Fighting-type weakness (×2). It has no resistances or abilities.

Flavor text:
“Formed by several Magnemites linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.”

Key Printings

This exact printing of Magneton appears in the Fossil expansion, identified as card number 26. It is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and classified as a Rare card. No alternate print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base3
• Subtypes: Stage 1
• Print Variants: None known
• Regulation Mark: None
• Market Reference Query: “Magneton Fossil 26”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this Fossil Magneton card:

• Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or card holder.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the artwork and text.
• Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
• Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: This set introduced several Pokémon from the Fossil era, including Magneton as a Stage 1 Lightning-type. The card is notable for its Selfdestruct attack, which can damage multiple Pokémon on the field, reflecting Magneton’s volatile nature.