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Lt. Surge’s Magneton 8/132

Name: Lt. Surge's Magneton #8 - Gym Heroes | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: gym1-8
Price: 81.34 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Gym Heroes Released: Aug 14, 2000

Pokémon

Lightning Type Rare Holo Pull Rate: 1 in 57 packs (1.8%) Evolves From: Lt. Surge's Magnemite Evolves To: Magnezone

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first Edition Holofoil

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81.34 $1.37 (1.71%)

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unlimited Holofoil

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21.98 $2.12 (10.67%)

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PSA Graded Prices

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	1,557.17	19.22%	x19
PSA9	260.41	9.20%	x3.2
PSA8.5	143.20	—	x1.8
PSA8	149.35	0.57%	x1.8
PSA7	82.02	—	x1.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	968.73	—	x44
PSA9	107.87	49.90%	x4.9
PSA8	79.98	10.93%	x3.6
PSA7	39.12	—	x1.8

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Moltres, Magneton
National Pokédex #82
Card Number 8/132
Card RarityRare Holo
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date14/08/2000
SeriesGym
Expansion Gym Heroes
Evolves From
Lt. Surge's Magnemite
Evolves To
Magnezone
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Lightning
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fighting ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Abilities

Pokémon Power: Energy Charge
As often as you like during your turn (before your attack), if Lt. Surge's Magneton is your Active Pokémon, you may take 1 Lightning Energy card attached to 1 of your Pokémon and attach it to Lt. Surge's Magneton. This power can't be used if Lt. Surge's Magneton is Asleep, Confused, or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Mega Shock50
Flip a coin. If tails, Lt. Surge's Magneton does 20 damage to itself.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Lt. Surge’s Magneton floating in a cosmic space filled with sparkling blue and white energy, crackling electrical currents emanating from its metallic orbs and magnets, highlighting its dynamic electric power.

Playability Overview

Lt. Surge's Magneton offers strong energy acceleration but suffers from risky damage on a coin flip and limited HP, making it situational rather than consistently competitive in modern play.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Electric CosmosThis card fits perfectly at the center of a space-themed Electric-type page. Its sparkling starry background and electric sparks make it an ideal anchor for other electric Pokémon or cosmic-themed cards, creating a dynamic and electrified cosmic atmosphere.Additional Binder Suggestions: Space / Energetic / Sparkling / Electric Surge / Starry Night