Magneton – Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (#159)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Magneton (#159) is a Promo card from Scarlet & Violet - Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos released in 2023. It features the Electric Ball attack (40 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $7.88, Cardmarket average sale is €76.04, Floor listings start near €50.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $7.88
- Cardmarket trend price: €104.17
- Recent low listing: €50.00
Card Details
- Set
- Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- 159
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- HP
- 100
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation H ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 1 (Colorless)
- Evolves To
- Magnezone
Abilities
-
Overvolt Discharge
Once during your turn, you may attach up to 3 Basic Energy cards from your discard pile to your Lightning Pokémon in any way you like. If you use this Ability, this Pokémon is Knocked Out.
Attacks & Strategy
- Electric Ball [Lightning, Colorless] — 40
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Magneton from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2023, this card showcases quality artwork.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: As a modern release, this card offers accessible entry points for new collectors while maintaining good liquidity.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Magneton 159 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark H, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Magneton's Electric Ball deals 40 damage for Lightning + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 100 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Magneton Cards
Looking for other Magneton cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos #159 ← Current | 100 | 1 attack | Promo | $7.88 |
�📦 Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos Set Context
This Magneton is part of the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Scarlet & Violet series in 2023.
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💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Magneton card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Promo cards from Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Magneton 159 was released in 2023 in the Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Scarlet & Violet series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Set Popularity: Scarlet & Violet Black Star Promos is a modern release that benefits from high print quality and readily available supply, making it accessible for collectors.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Magneton have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Magneton card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Lightning energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Magneton works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.