Magnemite (Evolutions 37) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Magnemite from the Evolutions set is a Common Basic card numbered 37 with 50 HP. Its defining attack, Self-Destruct, adds a risk-reward twist to gameplay. Straightforward and nostalgic, it’s a clean pickup for set builders and collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Lightning
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Metal -20
• Attacks:
• Thunder Wave: Flip a coin; if heads, opponent’s Active Pokémon is Paralyzed.
• Self-Destruct: Deals 50 damage to the opponent but also 50 damage to itself.
• Flavor Text: It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges Thunder Wave and so on from the units at its sides.
• Set Code: xy12
• Card Number: 37
• Rarity: Common

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY series, specifically the Evolutions set (xy12). It is a Common rarity card featuring artwork by Keiji Kinebuchi. No release date is available for this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “xy12,” card number 37, and the illustration by Keiji Kinebuchi. The card’s Lightning type and Basic stage classification also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its Common rarity, it’s accessible but still benefits from careful handling to avoid edge wear and surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Evolutions (xy12): This set revives classic Pokémon with updated artwork and mechanics. Magnemite appears as a faithful Basic Lightning-type with simple but thematic attacks, fitting well into nostalgic and beginner decks.