Collector’s Guide: Dark Magneton (Team Rocket #11)

Quick Facts

Dark Magneton is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon from the Team Rocket set, numbered 11. It has 60 HP and is illustrated by Miki Tanaka. This card features two attacks: Sonicboom, which deals 20 damage without applying Weakness or Resistance, and Magnetic Lines, which can transfer a basic Energy card from the Defending Pokémon to one of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon while dealing 30 damage. The card has a Fighting-type weakness (×2) and a retreat cost of 2. It is classified as a Rare Holo.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 11
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
• Stage: Stage 1 (evolves from Magnemite)
• Type: Lightning
• HP: 60

Variants & Identifiers

This printing of Dark Magneton does not have any known print variants. It is identified by its set code “base5-11” and the Team Rocket logo. The card’s flavor text reads:
“The number of incidents of hackers using Magnetons to damage computer systems is steadily increasing.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil quality and maintain card condition, store Dark Magneton in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface. Given its rarity and holo status, careful handling is recommended to retain collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): This set introduced Dark Pokémon, including Dark Magneton, emphasizing a darker theme with unique attacks and abilities. Dark Magneton stands out for its energy manipulation attack and classic holofoil presentation.

Legality

• Standard: unknown
• Expanded: unknown
• Unlimited: unknown

Collector’s Guide: Dark Magneton (Team Rocket #28)

Quick Facts

Dark Magneton is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon card from the Team Rocket set. It has 60 HP and features two attacks: Sonicboom, which deals 20 damage without applying Weakness and Resistance, and Magnetic Lines, which allows energy manipulation on the opponent’s Benched Pokémon while dealing 30 damage. The card is illustrated by Miki Tanaka and is classified as Rare.

Key Printings

• Set: Team Rocket (base5)
• Card Number: 28
• Rarity: Rare
• HP: 60
• Illustrator: Miki Tanaka
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Magnemite)
• Type: Lightning
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: None
• Abilities: None
• Legality: unknown

Variants & Identifiers

This printing of Dark Magneton does not have any known print variants. It is identified by the set code base5-28 and is part of the Team Rocket series. The card’s unique flavor text notes the increasing incidents of hackers using Magnetons to damage computer systems.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the condition and value of your Dark Magneton card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader.
– Keep away from direct sunlight and moisture to prevent fading and warping.
– Handle with clean hands to avoid oils and dirt.
– Maintain in a cool, dry environment to prevent deterioration.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Rocket (base5): Dark Magneton appears as a Rare Stage 1 Lightning-type card emphasizing energy manipulation and consistent damage output. It fits the darker theme of the Team Rocket set, highlighting a more aggressive and disruptive playstyle.