Magneton is a Pokémon trading card. Below you will find its full details and artwork.

Last updated September 2, 2026 · 1 min read

Magneton

Magneton

Lightning
  • CategoryPokémon
  • HP80
  • RarityRare
  • Card number#27
  • IllustratorKen Sugimori
  • WeaknessFighting ×2
  • ResistanceMetal -30
  • Retreat cost1

Attacks

Thundershock 20
Cost: Lightning, Colorless

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Speed Shot
Cost: Colorless, Colorless, Colorless

Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to that Pokémon. This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness, Resistance, Poké-Powers, Poké-Bodies, or any other effects on that Pokémon.

Frequently asked questions

Who illustrated Magneton?

Magneton was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

How much HP does Magneton have?

Magneton has 80 HP.

What type is Magneton?

Magneton is a Lightning type Pokémon card.

Is Magneton tournament legal?

Magneton is legal in the following formats: Unlimited.

How many attacks does Magneton have?

Magneton has 2 attacks.

Key terms on this card

Lightning
The Lightning type, covering Electric Pokémon.
Rarity: Rare
Scarcer cards, one of which typically appears per booster pack.
HP
Hit Points — the damage a Pokémon can take before it is Knocked Out.
Weakness
Increases the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type (usually doubled).
Resistance
Reduces the damage this Pokémon takes from a specific type.
Retreat cost
The amount of Energy needed to switch this Pokémon to the Bench.
Stage
Whether the Pokémon is Basic or an Evolution (Stage 1 or Stage 2).

Data last updated: · Card and set data is derived from the open-source community “pokemon-tcg-data” dataset. Original JSON data is used unmodified under its published terms.

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