Magneton (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Magneton (disambiguation).

Magneton Magnet Pokémon レアコイル Rarecoil #0082 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Steel Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Magnet Pull or Sturdy Cacophony Cacophony Analytic Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Magneton 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 132.3 lbs. 60.0 kg Magneton 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 161 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 163 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Magneton 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Magneton (Japanese: レアコイル Rarecoil) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation II, it was a pure Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Magnemite starting at level 30 and evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in a special magnetic field or when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

It is said to be a relative of the Paradox Pokémon Sandy Shocks or a version of it from a different timeline.

Biology

Magneton splitting into three Magnemite

Magneton is a robot-like Pokémon, the result of three Magnemite becoming linked together by a strong magnetic force, although a single Magnemite can evolve by itself when there are no other Magnemite in the vicinity. Each individual Magnemite has a gray spherical body with a single eye, and a gray and red-and-blue tipped horseshoe magnet on each side. The topmost Magnemite has three Phillips head screws on its body, while the others appear to have only two. The three Magnemite that Magneton consists of can be linked in several ways. Magneton is most commonly seen as one Magnemite on top, and two Magnemite linked by the screws on the bottom, forming a triangle. In some cases, commonly seen in 3D games such as Pokémon Snap, the Magnemite will not be connected at all, remain in a triangular formation at rest, and are able to freely move within each other's vicinity to form other patterns. In this case, all three Magnemite have three screws. The magnetic forces that hold the three Magnemite together are powerful enough to dry up all moisture and raise the temperature by 3.6°F (2°C) within a radius of 3,300 feet (1,000 meters). It can also be disruptive to electronic devices and induce earaches. It uses powerful radio waves to help it study the surrounding area.

Magneton's anti-gravitational powers enable it to fly through the air. Being composed of three Magnemite, it is about three times as powerful electrically, though not three times as intelligent. Even though Magneton is a mechanical creature, it still has the need to eat. As seen in the anime, food for Magneton consists of electrical currents. It is usually found in rough terrain, often near power plants. When sunspots flare up, Magneton tends to appear more often, presumably due to the changes in the sun's magnetic field. When rain clouds form, it also gathers in high areas prone to lightning strikes. As seen in Pokémon Adventures, it possesses the ability to form its electricity into both platforms and barriers. As seen in The Future I Choose, it can cause interference with phone and internet signels. In An Unexpected Picnic! a herd of Magneton can produce an EMP that can destroy computor software. Despite its modern, artificial appearance, carvings depicting Magneton have been discovered at the Ruins of Alph, and one was shown in a flashback to the great war of Kalos, indicating it has existed for at least 3,000 years. Additionally, Sandy Shocks bears a strong resemblance to Magneton. It is believed to be an ancient Magneton that was alive 10,000 years ago. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Magneton is known to sleep with its three linked Magnemite either stuck together or drifting apart by a strong magnetic force.It is theoried that its magnetism is unstable while Magneton sleeps.

Evolution

Magneton evolves from Magnemite and evolves into Magnezone.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved Magnemite  Electric  Steel

→

First Evolution Magneton  Electric  Steel

→

Second Evolution Magnezone  Electric  Steel

Game data

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #082 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) Formed by several Magnemites linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. Blue Yellow Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet. Stadium Formed by Magnemite that link together when the number of black spots on the sun increases. Fires high-voltage power, etc.

Generation II Johto #119 Gold Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. Silver The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities. Crystal When many Magneton gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves. Stadium 2 Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.

Generation III Hoenn #083 Kanto #082 Ruby Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this Pokémon. Sapphire Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this Pokémon inside a Poké Ball. Emerald It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. It generates powerful radio waves that raise temperatures by 3.6 degrees F within a 3,300-foot radius. FireRed A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage. LeafGreen Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.

Generation IV Sinnoh  Pt : #179 Johto #120 Diamond It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm. Pearl Platinum Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly. HeartGold Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. SoulSilver The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.

Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #049 Black Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly. White Black 2 The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Mountain #070 Hoenn #085 X A link cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage. Y Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet. Omega Ruby Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this Pokémon. Alpha Sapphire Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this Pokémon inside a Poké Ball.

Generation VII Alola  S  M : #048 Alola  US  UM : #055 Kanto #082 Sun When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent. Moon It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear. Ultra Sun Delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals. Ultra Moon When rain clouds form, many Magneton gather in high places to wait for lightning to strike. Let's Go Pikachu Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #106 Sinnoh #— Hisui #178 Sword This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings. Shield This Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches. Brilliant Diamond A Magneton is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group of these Pokémon can set off a magnetic storm. Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.

Generation IX Paldea #210 Kitakami #— Blueberry #117 Scarlet Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. Violet They're formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.

Magneton in the Alola Pokédex	Magneton in the Paldea Pokédex	Magneton in the Blueberry Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Yellow Power Plant

Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Magnemite Crystal Trade Dugtrio in Power Plant

Generation III Ruby Sapphire New Mauville Emerald New Mauville FireRed LeafGreen Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Colosseum Trade XD Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Magnemite Platinum Route 222, Victory Road HeartGold SoulSilver Cerulean Cave Safari Zone (Peak, default; Mountain, default and 3 Plains points) Trade Dugtrio in Power Plant Pal Park Mountain

Generation V Black Trade White Evolve Magnemite Black 2 White 2 P2 Laboratory

Generation VI X Y Lost Hotel, Friend Safari (Steel) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Evolve Magnemite

Generation VII Sun Moon Evolve Magnemite Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Evolve Magnemite Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Power Plant

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Expansion Pass Challenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Evolve Magnemite Legends: Arceus Cobalt Coastlands: Space-time distortions

Generation IX Scarlet Violet North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain Tera Raid Battles (4★) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome

In side games

Generation I Snap Tunnel Pinball Evolve Magnemite

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Magnemite Trozei! Huge Storage 2, Endless Level 21, Forever Level 21, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Magnemite Ranger Krokka Tunnel, Waterworks, Dusk Factory

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Sky Stairway (26F-49F) MD Sky Sky Stairway (26F-49F) Ranger: SoA Oil Field Hideout, Haruba Desert, Hippowdon Temple, Altru Building, Altru Tower Rumble Fiery Furnace (Normal Mode C & A, Advanced Mode B & A) Ranger: GS Oblivia Ruins, Layuda Island, Sky Fortress

Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Conductor Room: Rumbling Magnetic Motors

Generation VI Battle Trozei Distortion Island: Stage 2 Rumble World Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab (All Areas)

Generation VII Rumble Rush Zapdos Sea, Garchomp Sea, Aegislash Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Arceus Sea, Greninja Sea, Garchomp SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Lightning Field (20F-28F) Fainted Pokémon: Lightning Field, Northwind Field, Southern Cavern

Generation IX Sleep Greengrass Isle (from Great 2)

Cross-Generation Shuffle Desert Umbra: Stage 328 Masters EX Evolution: Scottie/Bettie & MagnemiteEgg BP Sync Pair Voucher: Clemont & Magneton

Held items

Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.

Games		Held items
Red	Blue	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow
Crystal		Metal Coat (In-game trade, 100%)
Ruby	Sapphire	Metal Coat (5%)
FireRed	LeafGreen	Magnet (5%)
Emerald		Metal Coat (5%)
XD		Metal Coat (100%)
Platinum		Metal Coat (5%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Metal Coat (5%) Metal Coat (In-game trade, 100%)
Black 2	White 2	Metal Coat (5%)
X	Y
Sword	Shield	Metal Coat (Expansion Pass required, 5%)
Legends: Arceus		Normal Iron Chunk (30%) Metal Coat (7%) Grit items by level Alpha Exp. Candy M (100%) Seed of Mastery (20%) Grit items by level

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 465	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 120.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ¼× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ¼× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ¼× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ¼× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. In Generation I, due to being a pure  Electric-type , the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×, the effectiveness of  Flying-type  and  Electric-type  moves is ½×, and the effectiveness of all other moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was ½×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was ½×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00——% 10 011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30 011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 05555% 20 011 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 09090% 20 Evo.Evo. Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100100% 10 1212 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100100% 10 1616 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 5 2020 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20 2424 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2828 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— 00——% 10 3434 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100100% 10 4040 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15 4646 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40 5252 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 30 5858 Lock-On Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 6464 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magneton Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magneton Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM048 TM048 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM072 TM072 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM096 TM096 Eerie Impulse Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM136 TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM173 TM173 Charge Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM178 TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM180 TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM211 TM211 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM223 TM223 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 085}}85% 40

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magneton Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Magneton Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  * Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15 * Explosion Normal Physical 250 100% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magneton Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magneton Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magneton Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magneton Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magneton Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Self-Destruct	Magneton (Base Set 9) Magneton (Fossil 11)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Power Plant Phrases 51%-100% HP vzvzvzz... go to next. 26%-50% HP vzvzvzzz... hp at 50 percent... 1%-25% HP vzvzvzzt... go to error... system failure imminent. Level up vzvzvzt! go to next level!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: A
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Serene Village Connected to: Voltorb, Electrode, Magnezone Connection Orb Set: 15 Phrases Normal Protecting the safety around here! Pi-pi-pi! Low HP (< 50%) I won't give up… I can still move…
Pokémon Ranger Group: Electric Poké Assist: Electric Field move: (Recharge ×2) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 8 Max. exp.: 8 Browser entry R-057 Magneton generates electricity using its magnetism to recharge your Styler.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Electric Poké Assist: Recharge Field move: (Recharge ×5) Browser entry R-063 It discharges electricity from its body. It protects itself with an electric barrier.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Recharge Field move: (present) (Recharge ×4) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-111 It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 48 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 120 10 #441 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Magneton in the puzzle area. Swappable Skill(s): Three Force
Pokémon GO Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 223 Base Defense: 169 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 + Fast Attacks: Spark, Charge Beam*, Thunder Shock*, Volt Switch*, Metal Sound* Charged Attacks: Zap Cannon*, Magnet Bomb, Flash Cannon, Discharge*, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Magneton evolves from Magnemite starting at level 30 and, since Generation IV, evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in a special magnetic field. Magneton cannot evolve into Magnezone in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, due to there being no area in Kanto or Johto with a special magnetic field. Magneton also cannot evolve in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Magnezone is not present in those games. There is also no special magnetic field in Pokémon Sword and Shield or Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, so from Generation VIII onwards, Magneton is also able to evolve into Magnezone when exposed to a Thunder Stone.

Unevolved Magnemite  Electric  Steel

Level 30 →

First Evolution Magneton  Electric  Steel

+ Level up in areas with a special magnetic field → Thunder StoneVIII+ →

Second Evolution Magnezone  Electric  Steel

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Legends: Arceus

Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Magneton images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Main series

Magneton in the anime

Shiny Magneton in the anime

Major appearances

Clemont's Magneton

Clemont owns a Magneton, which he keeps at the Lumiose Gym so Clembot can use it for Gym Battles while Clemont is away. It first appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!, where it was revealed to be able to separate itself into three Magnemite in order to dodge attacks.

Other

In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, multiple Magneton, along with a Magnemite, saved Ash and his friends from a Grimer attack.

In Get Along, Little Pokémon, Ethan's Magnemite evolved into a Magneton to save Ash and his Pikachu from Team Rocket. This Magneton is nicknamed Number 6.

In The Poké Spokesman, a group of phony Pokémon interpreters deprived their two Magneton of electricity so they would remain obedient. They were convinced by Simon to cease their attacks on a Pokémon Center.

In Current Events, a Magneton served as a security guard for an electric company's power station. Ash was attacked by the Magnemite assisting Magneton, but when he retaliated with Chikorita, Magneton attacked as well.

In Tie One On!, Jackson used a Shiny Magneton against Ash during the Silver Conference. It proved to be very strong, knocking out Pikachu and Cyndaquil before being defeated by Bulbasaur.

In Watt's with Wattson?, Wattson used a Magneton during his brief Gym battle with Ash. It was easily defeated by Pikachu, who had become super-charged during an incident at the Mauville Gym. Three wild Magneton also appeared later in the same episode.

In All Torkoal, No Play!, multiple Magneton were among the Steel-type Pokémon in the Valley of Steel bullying a wild Torkoal.

In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, an army of Magneton and Magnemite, led by a Magnezone, was owned by Zero. He mainly used them as a swarm to trap or capture targets by linking together around them.

In Confronting the Darkness!, Belmondo has a Magneton. It was first used by the Dark Clembot to destroy electric appliances in a storehouse using Discharge. It then battled Clemont's Heliolisk, which was being used by Clembot. After a hard-fought battle, it was recalled by Belmondo after the battle had been interrupted by Team Rocket.

A Magneton appeared in The Future I Choose, under the ownership of Spinel. Spinel's Magneton has since made further appearances in Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

Minor appearances

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Magneton was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni at the Viridian Gym.

In The Power of One, a Magneton sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In The Legend of Thunder!, multiple Magneton were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" used by Attila and Hun.

A Magneton appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In Harley Rides Again, a Coordinator's Magneton competed in the Wisteria Town Pokémon Contest.

In Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, a Coordinator's Magneton competed in the Floaroma Contest. In the next episode, it was still competing in the same Contest.

In Saving the World from Ruins!, multiple Magneton were some of the Steel-type Pokémon that had been disturbed due to Team Galactic's interference on Iron Island.

In the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Magneton played in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup.

A Magneton appeared in A Campus Reunion!.

In The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!, four Magneton were controlled by Team Rocket.

In I Choose You!, a Magneton fell under the control of Marshadow.

In Alola, Kanto!, Rotom photographed a Magneton.

Molayne's Magneton first appeared in Showering the World with Love!. In Turning the Other Mask!, it caused a power outage at the Battle Royal Dome, allowing Kukui to slip away and become the Masked Royal.

Three Magneton appeared in The Power of Us, with two each under the ownership of a Trainer and the other appearing during a flashback.

In Securing the Future!, three Trainers' Magneton joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

In Show Me the Metal!, a group of Meltan tried to consume a Magneton, only for it to attack them in return.

Two Magneton appeared in A Crackling Raid Battle!.

A Magneton appeared in a fantasy in It's All in the Name!.

Two Magneton appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.

A Trainer's Magneton appeared in HZ039.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP101 Magneton Ash's Pokédex Magneton, the Magnet Pokémon. The evolved form of Magnemite. Its anti-gravitational powers allow it to float, and it can emit powerful magnetic and electric fields.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Magneton (rear) in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, Colress's Magneton accompanied him when he met up with Nate in the Castelia City square.

Pokémon Generations

Magneton in Pokémon Generations

A soldier's Magneton appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.

GOTCHA!

A Magneton briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Wattson.

Pokémon Evolutions

In The Show, three Magneton were used to provide special effects for the Kimono Girls' performance.

In the manga

Magneton in Pokémon Adventures

Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic

A Magneton appeared in Team Dim Sun as one of the Pokémon Heath controlled.

Pokémon Adventures

Magneton debuted in Danger: High Voltorb, under the ownership of Lt. Surge, who used it, along with his other Pokémon, to attack Red. However, later in Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, some of them tortured Red with Thunderbolt. Lt. Surge uses two on his shoulder pads in Go for the Golbat where they produced sonic booms that act as a defensive barrier. Lt. Surge has a squad of Magneton, capable of using electromagnetism to create a tetrahedral aura. This aura is able to ferry people as well as attack and trap anything within, as seen in Volumes 3, 7, 10, and 12.

A wild Magneton appeared in a flashback in Electro Magneton, where it and three Magnemite attacked Blue and Evan. Blue used his Machamp to defeat it.

Jasmine's two Magneton first appeared in Quilava Quandary. They were seen accompanying Jasmine through Ecruteak City. They, along with their Trainer, were caught in the earthquake the ravaged the entire area.

A Magneton appeared as a member of Wattson's team, debuting in Plugging Past Electrike I.

Cyrus was briefly shown with a Magneton in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone before it evolved into a Magnezone in Mt. Coronet.

A Magneton belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in Battle in Vast Poni Canyon.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Magneton appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!, under the ownership of Jasmine.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Magneton appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

A Magneton appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Lunick captured with his Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

Pokémon Zensho

A Magneton appeared in PZ04, under the ownership of Lt. Surge.

In the TCG

Main article: Magneton (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Magneton appears as a Spirit.

Other sprites

Jolt in Pokémon Super Contests

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Magneton was originally known as "Recoil".
• Magneton and its pre-evolved form were the first Pokémon to ever change types with the progress of generations.
• Although it is said that Magneton is made up of three Magnemite, there is contradictory evidence seen in various forms of media.
  • In the only anime episode to date showing a Magnemite evolution, Get Along, Little Pokémon, when Ethan's Magnemite #6 evolves into Magneton, it "creates" two Magnemite during evolution, instead of combining with two real Magnemite. Similarly, in the main series games, when Magnemite reaches level 30, it evolves without the aid of two additional Magnemite. This is unlike Mantyke, which requires a Remoraid to evolve.
  • In Pokémon Snap, a Magneton is clearly shown to be created by three Magnemite. Also, when two Magnemite get stuck together halfway through evolution in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, they mention how three Magnemite must come together to evolve.
  • After evolution, Magneton becomes exactly ten times heavier than Magnemite. Logically, it would be three times heavier due to it being three Magnemite (39.6 lbs). Magnemite weighs 13.2 lbs. (6.0 kg), whereas Magneton weighs 132.3 lbs. (60.0 kg).
• Magneton is usually depicted with only 7 screws, with two of the Magnemite losing one screw each upon evolution. However, it is occasionally depicted with 9 screws such as in its Generation II and Generation III sprites.
• The 3 Magnemite composing Magneton are usually depicted as attached to each other and only occasionally separating. However, in certain games such as Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Colosseum, the Magnemite are depicted as floating separately from each other and only occasionally combining to attack.
• Magneton and Magnemite are two of few Pokémon that had their cry changed slightly in Generation III. This was due to Generation III utilizing a better sound effects game engine and newer game system.
• Despite most depictions of Magneton showing they are able to float through the air, Magneton does not have the Ability Levitate, so it is still affected by Ground-type moves. However, starting in Generation IV, Magneton can learn Magnet Rise, which simulates Levitate for five turns.
• Magneton is the only Pokémon to share its weight with any of its Paradox relative species, weighing the same as Sandy Shocks.
  • It is also the only Pokémon with an ancient relative that is not heavier than its present-day relative.

Origin

Magneton is a cluster of three Magnemite, which in turn seems to be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one of the four fundamental interactions of nature. They are likely linked through strong electromagnetic force.

Name origin

Magneton may be derived from magneton (various units of magnetic moment) or possibly magnetron (high-power vacuum tube).

Rarecoil may be a combination of rare-earth magnet and electromagnetic coil.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese レアコイル Rarecoil From rare-earth magnet and electromagnetic coil French Magnéton Same as English name Spanish Magneton Same as English name German Magneton Same as English name Italian Magneton Same as English name Korean 레어코일 Rarekoil Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 三合一磁怪 Sānhéyīcíguài From 三合一 sān-hé-yī, 磁 cí, and 怪 guài Cantonese Chinese 三合一磁怪 Sāamhahpyātchìhgwaai From 三合一 sāam-hahp-yāt, 磁 chìh, and 怪 gwaai

More languages Hindi मैग्नेटॉन Magneton Transcription of English name Russian Магнетон Magneton Transcription of English name Thai แรคอยล์ Raekhoi Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Clemont's Magneton
• Pokémon fusion

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