
Magneton is a Stage 1 Lightning-type Pokémon with 90 HP. It is illustrated by artist kirisAki and is card number 35 in the Forbidden Light set from the Sun &…
Magneton is a Lightning-type Pokémon card with 90 HP from the Forbidden Light set, part of the Sun & Moon series. It carries the collector number 35/131 and is classified as Uncommon. The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.
The card includes the flavor text: “It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.”.
Card name: Magneton
Card number: 35/131
Set: Forbidden Light
Series: Sun & Moon
Rarity: Uncommon
Subtypes: Stage 1
Type: Lightning
HP: 90
Artist: kirisAki
Release date: May 4, 2018
National Pokédex number: 82
Magneton is most often collected as part of a complete Forbidden Light set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Magneton was illustrated by kirisAki.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Magneton is about $0.48. Recent listings range from roughly $0.25 (low) to
For context, the Forbidden Light set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Forbidden Light set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Whether Magneton is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 26 copies of this card, of which 14 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 53.8%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
As an Uncommon card, Magneton sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 26 copies to date.
Magneton appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge H19 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Magneton pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Forbidden Light set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.48; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Magneton is from the Forbidden Light set (Sun & Moon series), numbered 35/131 with the Uncommon rarity.
Magneton is classified as Uncommon.
The current aggregated market price is about $0.48, within a recent range of roughly $0.25 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 26 copies so far, with about 53.8% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 26 copies, of which 14 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 53.8%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
As an Uncommon card, Magneton sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.
The Forbidden Light set was released on May 4, 2018.
Yes. Magneton appears on 44 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.