Magnemite (Team Rocket 60) Collector’s Guide

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Magnemite
• HP: 40
• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Rarity: Common
• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
• Legality: unknown

Magnemite from the Team Rocket set is a Basic Lightning-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It features two attacks: Tackle, dealing 20 damage for two Colorless energies, and Magnetism, which does 10 damage plus an additional 10 damage for each Magnemite, Magneton, and Dark Magneton on your Bench. The card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of one Colorless energy.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Magnemite from the Team Rocket set, card number 60. This printing is notable for its classic Team Rocket styling and the artwork by Miki Tanaka, which depicts Magnemite with a magnetic theme consistent with the set’s dark and mischievous motif.

Variants & Identifiers

• Card Number: 60
• Set Code: base5
• Subtypes: Basic
• Types: Lightning
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “It is said that enough Magnemites and Magnetons gather in one place, they can create a powerful magnetic barrier.”
• Print Variants: None reported for this exact printing.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of this common Team Rocket Magnemite card:
– Store in a protective sleeve to prevent surface scratches.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to avoid fading of the artwork.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent warping or moisture damage.
– Avoid excessive handling to preserve edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced darker-themed Pokémon cards featuring the notorious Team Rocket trio. Magnemite 60 fits the set’s theme with its electric type and synergy with other Magneton line Pokémon. The card is a staple common with straightforward attacks and a flavor text emphasizing magnetic power.