The 2000 Pokémon Base Set 2 Magnemite trading card, featuring the iconic Electric-type Pokémon as Card #79 in the classic Keiji Kinebuchi illustration.
Magnemite
2000 • Pokémon • Base Set 2
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Magnemite, identified as Card Number 79 in the 2000 Pokémon Base Set 2 expansion, remains a staple for collectors building out the complete series. For fans of the original Generation I roster, this card represents a tangible piece of the franchise's early trading card game history. Collectors often seek out Base Set 2 cards to complete foundational sets, as this release serves as a crucial follow-up to the original Base Set. The product's enduring appeal lies in its nostalgic design and the strategic utility it once provided to early deck builders. Whether you are assembling a vintage collection or exploring the roots of competitive play, the Magnemite card offers a direct connection to the 2000 release era. Its straightforward gameplay and classic artwork make it a recognizable and cherished item for enthusiasts of the Pokémon TCG.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Magnemite
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Keiji Kinebuchi
Card Stock
English
40
Lightning
Basic
Fighting ×2
1
81
Card Text
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Attack: Thunder Wave (10)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Attack: Selfdestruct (40)
Does 10 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magnemite does 40 damage to itself.
Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses attacks like Thunder Wave.