Dark Magneton Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Dark Magneton from the Team Rocket Returns set is an uncommon card numbered 39. With 70 HP and the striking Poison Pulse attack, it channels an eerie, Team Rocket vibe with bold, moody artwork.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 39
• Set: Team Rocket Returns (ex7)
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Magnemite)
• Type: Lightning, Darkness
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Magnetic Lines: Moves a basic Energy card from the Defending Pokémon to another of your opponent’s Pokémon if they have at least two Pokémon in play, dealing 20 damage.
• Poison Pulse: Deals 40 damage and poisons the Defending Pokémon.

Key Printings

This exact Dark Magneton appears in Team Rocket Returns (set code ex7) as card number 39. It is Uncommon and illustrated by Emi Miwa. No alternate printings or reprints of this specific card are noted.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants. Identifiers include its dual Lightning and Darkness type, Stage 1 evolution from Magnemite, and attacks that blend energy manipulation with poisoning. The illustration and rarity further distinguish it within Team Rocket Returns.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown.
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. With a retreat cost of 1 and a Fighting-type weakness, it rewards tactical play via energy redistribution and poison pressure.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. As an Uncommon with detailed artwork, keep surfaces free of scratches and bends. Use rigid top loaders or binder pages with individual pockets for best protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket Returns (ex7): Features Dark Magneton as an Uncommon Stage 1 with dual Lightning and Darkness typing and strategic attacks. The set centers on Team Rocket themes, reflected in Poison Pulse and energy manipulation.