Magnezone (Forbidden Light 36) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Magnezone from the Forbidden Light set is a rare card with 150 HP. It features the ability Magnetic Circuit and the powerful attack Zap Cannon. This card is numbered 36 in the set.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Magneton)
• Ability: Magnetic Circuit – Attach Lightning Energy cards from your hand to any of your Pokémon as often as you like during your turn.
• Attack: Zap Cannon – Deals 130 damage but cannot be used during your next turn.
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Retreat Cost: 2

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Forbidden Light set, card number 36. It features the unique ability Magnetic Circuit and a powerful Zap Cannon attack, making it both a strategic and collectible card. The card’s flavor text highlights Magnezone’s role as a mysterious signal transmitter and receiver.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “sm6” and card number 36. The illustrator Yoshinobu Saito’s signature style is a key visual identifier. The card’s rarity is marked as Rare, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to attach multiple Lightning Energy cards per turn and its high-damage attack make it a potentially powerful card in casual play, though official tournament use is not documented.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant artwork and maintain card condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown release date, keeping it in a cool, dry environment will help retain its value and appearance over time.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Forbidden Light (sm6): This set introduced Magnezone with its distinctive Magnetic Circuit ability and strong Zap Cannon attack. The card stands out for collectors due to its rarity and Yoshinobu Saito’s detailed illustration.