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Lt. Surge's Magneton

Gym Heroes / #8/132

Lt. Surge's Magneton

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Gym Heroes
Rarity (source)
Holo Rare
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Source reference
gym1-8

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About the species

Magneton forms when three Magnemite join together. Their brains merge too, but the Pokédex notes that this does not make it three times as intelligent. Together they produce waves strong enough to interfere with nearby computers and precision equipment. Its presence thus turns a simple union of Pokémon into a noticeable event for machines. It monitors its surroundings while continually releasing this magnetic energy.

This account describes the species in the video games. It does not describe its Trainer’s history or that of this copy, and does not identify the depicted form or sex.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! attributes a strange radio signal to Magneton, along with a temperature rise of two degrees Celsius within a one-kilometre radius. The entry therefore links its presence to effects perceptible well beyond its body. This is a Pokédex description, not the range of a card attack.

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Card details

HP
70
Type (source)
Lightning
Stage (source)
Stage1
Pokédex number
82
Retreat cost
2 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fighting x2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Energy Charge

Pokemon Power

As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), if Lt. Surge's Magneton is your Active Pokémon, you may take 1 Lightning Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to Lt. Surge's Magneton. This power can't be used if Lt. Surge's Magneton is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Mega Shock

Cost: Lightning · Lightning · Lightning · Colorless

Damage: 50

Flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge's Magneton does 20 damage to itself.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Holographic
  • First Edition
  • holo · standard
  • holo · standard · 1st-edition

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