Magneton
BREAKthrough

#53 Magneton - BREAKthrough (xy8)

Magneton is a Lightning-type Pokémon with 80 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It possesses two attacks: Static Shock, which requires one Lightning energy to flip a coin, potentially paralyzing the opponent's Active Pokémon if heads, and Electro Ball, a more costly attack needing Lightning and two Colorless energies to deal 70 damage while discarding an attached Energy. The card exhibits a resistance to Metal-type attacks, reducing damage by 20, and is weak to Fighting-type moves, taking double damage. Its flavor text describes generating unusual radio signals and raising temperatures by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within a specific radius. The card is part of the XY series, released in the BREAKthrough set in 2015, and carries an Uncommon rarity. Artist Tomokazu Komiya designed the card, which aligns with its thematic connection to electromagnetic phenomena. The card's strategic versatility stems from its ability to disrupt opponents while maintaining offensive potential.