Magnezone – HS—Triumphant (#96)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Magnezone (#96) is a Rare Prime card from HeartGold & SoulSilver - HS—Triumphant released in 2010. It showcases artwork by Noriko Hotta and the Lost Burn attack (50× damage), Put as many Energy cards attached to your Pokémon as you like in the Lost Zone. This attack does 50 damage times the number of Energy cards put in the Lost Zone in this way.. TCGplayer market price sits around $17.73, Cardmarket average sale is €8.33, Floor listings start near €1.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $17.73
- Cardmarket trend price: €11.93
- Recent low listing: €1.50
Card Details
- Set
- HS—Triumphant
- Card Number
- 96
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Prime
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Noriko Hotta
- HP
- 140
- Type
- ⚡ Lightning
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Resistances
- Metal -20
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
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Magnetic Draw
Once during your turn (before your attack), you may draw cards until you have 6 cards in your hand. This power can't be used if Magnezone is affected by a Special Condition.
Attacks & Strategy
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Lost Burn
[Lightning, Colorless]
— 50×
Put as many Energy cards attached to your Pokémon as you like in the Lost Zone. This attack does 50 damage times the number of Energy cards put in the Lost Zone in this way.
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Magnezone from HS—Triumphant (Rare Prime) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2010, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Noriko Hotta.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Magnezone 96 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Magnezone's Lost Burn deals 50× damage for Lightning + Colorless energy. Special effect: Put as many Energy cards attached to your Pokémon as you like in the Lost Zone. This attack does 50 ...
Stats Overview: 140 HP • Lightning Type • Weak to Fighting ×2 • Resistant to Metal -20
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS—Triumphant #96 ← Current | 140 | 1 attack | Rare Prime | $17.73 |
�📦 HS—Triumphant Set Context
This Magnezone is part of the HS—Triumphant expansion , released as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series in 2010.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Noriko Hotta, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Magnezone 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
- Rare Prime cards from HS—Triumphant are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Noriko Hotta resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Lightning typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from HS—Triumphant
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Magnezone 96 was released in 2010 in the HS—Triumphant expansion. This set is part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Noriko Hotta. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: HS—Triumphant is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Lightning type Pokémon like Magnezone have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Magnezone 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: Magnezone works best in Lightning type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.