The 2008 Pokémon Stormfront Magneton card (SF42), an Uncommon Metal-type Stage 1 TCG card with strategic attacks and Hajime Kusajima artwork.
Magneton
2008 • Pokémon • Stormfront
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Released in 2008 as part of the Pokémon Stormfront set, the Magneton card (SF42) is a notable Uncommon entry for Metal-type collectors. Illustrated by Hajime Kusajima, this Stage 1 Pokémon evolves from Magnemite and boasts 80 HP. The card features two distinct attacks: Magnetic Resonance, which deals 20 damage to two Benched Pokémon if a Stadium card is in play, and Magnetic Release, a potent attack dealing 40 damage plus 10 more for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon. With a retreat cost of just one Colorless Energy, Magneton offers flexible positioning in matches. Collectors appreciate this card for its strategic depth and the distinctive Stormfront design aesthetic. Whether you are building a Metal-themed deck or completing the Stormfront collection, this card represents a key piece of the 2008 Pokémon TCG landscape. Its unique attack mechanics allow for creative strategies that leverage board control and energy efficiency. The Pokémon Stormfront series remains a favorite among enthusiasts for its innovative card designs and balanced gameplay options. Magneton stands out as a reliable and versatile choice for competitive and casual play alike.
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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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Uncommon
Hajime Kusajima
Card Stock
English
80
Metal
Stage 1
Magnemite
Fire +20
Psychic -20
1
82
Card Text
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Attack: Magnetic Resonance (20)
If you have a Stadium card in play, this attack does 20 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Attack: Magnetic Release (40+)
Does 40 damage plus 10 more damage for each Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.