The 1999 Pokémon Fossil Magneton #11 Holo Rare card is a sought-after Lightning-type Pokémon from the original Fossil expansion, featuring Ken Sugimori's artwork.
Magneton
1999 • Pokémon • Fossil
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Description
The Pokémon Fossil Magneton #11 Holo Rare card stands as a foundational piece for any 1999 Pokémon TCG collection. Released during the original Fossil expansion, this Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon evolves from Magnemite and boasts 80 HP. Designed by Ken Sugimori, the card captures the electric nature of the subject through its distinctive holofoil treatment, which was a hallmark of the era's rare card designs. For collectors of vintage Pokémon cards, this release offers a tangible connection to the franchise's early history. The card features two notable attacks: Sonicboom, which bypasses standard weakness and resistance calculations, and Selfdestruct, a high-risk move that deals 100 damage to all Pokémon on the bench, including Magneton itself. This mechanical depth adds to its appeal among players and historians of the TCG alike. Whether you are completing a base set or investing in key cards from the original Fossil expansion, this Magneton card represents a significant piece of Pokémon trading card game history. Its status as a Holo Rare makes it a centerpiece for any organized collection.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Magneton
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Holo Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
Holo
80
Lightning
Stage 1
Magnemite
Fighting ×2
2
82
Card Text
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Attack: Sonicboom (20)
Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack. (Any other effects that would happen after applying Weakness and Resistance still happen.)
Attack: Selfdestruct (100)
Does 20 damage to each Pokémon on each player's Bench. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) Magneton does 100 damage to itself.
Formed by several Magnemites linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
