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Cards/Magnezone V
Magnezone V card from the Lost Origin set
Illustration by N-DESIGN Inc.. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Magnezone V

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A powerful Lightning-type Pokemon that disrupts the opponent's setup.

Lightning210 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Magnezone V uses Magnetic Tension to swap an opponent's Benched Pokemon into their Active spot and deal 40 damage.

It uses Splitting Beam to deal 90 damage to its Active Pokemon and 30 damage to two other Benched Pokemon.

Signature attack

Splitting Beam

This attack also does 30 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.) (90 damage)

The key feature of this card is Magnetic Tension. It forces the opponent to switch which Pokemon is fighting, which can disrupt their strategy and leave a weaker target open.

Attacks

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Magnetic Tension

Switch 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon. This attack does 40 damage to the new Active Pokémon.

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Splitting Beam90

This attack also does 30 damage to 2 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Which deck it belongs in

This card fits well in decks that focus on Lightning energy and want to control the battlefield.

Strengths
  • Disruptive ability
  • High damage output
  • Board control
Watch out for
  • Requires specific energy types
  • VMAX rarity is rare
  • Benched targets ignore resistance
Pro tip

Use Magnetic Tension to force a weak Pokemon into the Active spot before using Splitting Beam.

From the Pokédex

Magnezone is known for its ability to generate powerful magnetic fields.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that swapping Pokemon changes who takes damage next.

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