Magneton Card Guide: Iconic Prints, Chase Cards, and Display Picks
The ultimate Magneton card collector guide for Yuka Morii binders — top cards, rare pulls, display tips, and evolution spreads.
2024-02-19
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Popularity Rank: #390
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: #513
2019 survey: #225
#390 / 1025
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0082
Height
1.0 m
Weight
60.0 kg
Capture rate
60 / 255
Generation
Gen I
Gender ratio
Genderless
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium
Color
Gray
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Shape
Heads
Magneton — the quick "why it's beloved" list
Quick read on why Magneton clicks with collectors before you dive into cards and spreads.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Magneton feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- Bright, sparky energy — Magneton pops on-page without needing a loud holo.
- A staple in our Yuka Morii crowd — Magneton is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Magneton from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Crimson Blaze
Two Diamond
Mega Evolution
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Shiny
Triumphant Light
One Diamond
Space-Time Smackdown
Two Diamond
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
Genetic Apex
Three Diamond
My First Battle
None
151
Uncommon
Obsidian Flames
Common
Scarlet & Violet
Common
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Showing 12 of 36 loaded cards · card data from TCGdex with pokemontcg.io as backup · images via Scrydex when needed
Binder plan: Magneton edition
Spread layout for Magneton, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Magneton #SV28 (Hidden Fates Shiny Vault) is a top priority for collectors — the shiny treatment adds a sparkly centrepiece to any Magneton page.
Magneton #82 (151) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Magneton an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Magneton #159 (SVP Black Star Promos) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Magneton 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).
Magneton mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Magneton chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Hidden Fates Shiny Vault
Rare Shiny
151
Uncommon
SVP Black Star Promos
None
Crimson Blaze
Two Diamond
Mega Evolution
Common
Wisdom of Sea and Sky
One Shiny
Triumphant Light
One Diamond
Right page
Space-Time Smackdown
Two Diamond
Surging Sparks
Uncommon
Genetic Apex
Three Diamond
My First Battle
None
Obsidian Flames
Common
Scarlet & Violet
Common
SVP Black Star Promos
None
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Magneton 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 — Magneton
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Magneton
Scene wallpaper — Magneton
Illustration by x.com
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Magneton
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
- National Dex #082 is a quiet flex on dividers or handwritten indices — collectors who sort by number will thank you.
- Label one pocket "海外" / overseas and one domestic — pairing Magneton (レアコイル) with English prints reads like a travel diary spread.
- If you're building for Yuka Morii, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Electric/Steel typings give artists a built-in palette — when two Magneton cards clash, it's usually because lighting diverged, not because the species lacks identity.
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 Magneton — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
50
Attack
60
Defense
95
Sp. Atk
120
Sp. Def
70
Speed
70
Total: 465
Players file Magneton around tier "ZU" 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.
- Hidden Ability Analytic is the deep-cut hunt — call it out when you sell or trade so buyers know you are curating, not flipping random holos.
- Light Screen — For 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Magneton — 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 Magneton, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Generates strange radio signals. It raises the tem perature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.
Collectors still read Magnemite, Magneton, and Magnezone fastest left-to-right; matching illustration eras across those stages matters more than cramming every rarity onto one page.
A second dex beat (Ultra Sun) frames Magneton as delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
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
Magneton
Spanish
Magneton
French
Magnéton
Italian
Magneton
Japanese
レアコイル
Japanese (Romaji)
Rarecoil
Korean
레어코일
Chinese (Simplified)
三合一磁怪
Chinese (Traditional)
三合一磁怪
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