How to Collect Magnemite Cards: Standout Art, Sets, and Favorites
Personalized Magnemite card scouting: stats, lore, and layout notes for binders that feel curated, not copied.
2024-01-28
Yuka MoriiElectricSteelGen IAkira KomayamaAtsuko NishidaAya KusubeFumie KittakaHajime KusajimaHiroki FuchinoHoshino KUROK. HoshibaKagemaru HimenoKatsura TabataKeiji KinebuchiKen SugimoriKent KanetsunaKIYOTAKA OSHIYAMAKouki SaitouKrgcKyoko UmemotoMAHOUMasakazu FukudamatchMidori HaradaMiki TanakaMitsuhiro AritaNoriko HottaOKACHEKEryoma uratsukaSachiko AdachiSATOSHI NAKAIShibuzoh.Shigenori NegishiShin-ichi YoshidasowsowSuwama ChiakiTomokazu KomiyaYukihiro TadaPokemon Species Guides
Popularity Rank: #262
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #279
2019 survey: #206
#262 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0081
Height
0.3 m
Weight
6.0 kg
Capture rate
190 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Gender ratio
Genderless
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Gray
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Shape
Arms
Why people love Magnemite
Quick read on why Magnemite clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Standing under half a meter tall, Magnemite is tiny in the best possible way.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Magnemite feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Bright, sparky energy — Magnemite pops on-page without needing a loud holo.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Magnemite from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Crimson Blaze
One Diamond
Mega Evolution
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Shiny
Triumphant Light
One Star
Triumphant Light
One Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Surging Sparks
Common
Promos-A
None
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
My First Battle
None
151
Common
Obsidian Flames
Common
Showing 12 of 36 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan & Michi Method for Magnemite
A workable spread formula for Magnemite — scene print, anchor card, supporting cast — without overthinking supplies.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Magnemite #SV27 (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Magnemite page.
Magnemite #81 (151) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Magnemite an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Magnemite #68 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Magnemite binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Magnemite mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Magnemite chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
151
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Crimson Blaze
One Diamond
Mega Evolution
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Shiny
Triumphant Light
One Star
Right page
Triumphant Light
One Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
One Diamond
Surging Sparks
Common
Promos-A
None
Genetic Apex
One Diamond
My First Battle
None
Obsidian Flames
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Magnemite cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Magnemite
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Magnemite
Scene wallpaper — Magnemite
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Magnemite
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Additional tips
- If you're building for Yuka Morii, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Magnemite's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Magnemite duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Reserve one sleeve for Trainer cameos or duos with Magneton, Magnezone, and Aron; vignette cards routinely outperform sterile solo placeholders in flat lays.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Magnemite — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
25
Attack
35
Defense
70
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
55
Speed
45
Total: 325
Players file Magnemite around tier "LC" while Ability Magnet Pull (Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Zap Cannon — 100% chance to paralyze the target. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Electric/Steel typings invite clash lighting or split backgrounds — lean into that tension on-page.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Magnemite — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Magnemite, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.
It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electro magnetic waves.
A second dex beat (Diamond) frames Magnemite as the units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne.. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Magnemite shows up in Heartgold lore as one that is attracted by electromagnetic waves.. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
In the games, Magnemite → Magneton → Magnezone make up this evolution family — a natural arc to echo when you curate cards or binder spreads.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Magnetilo
Spanish
Magnemite
French
Magnéti
Italian
Magnemite
Japanese
コイル
Japanese (Romaji)
Coil
Korean
코일
Chinese (Simplified)
小磁怪
Chinese (Traditional)
小磁怪
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