Magneton (Pokémon)

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Magneton レアコイル Rarecoil #082
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Electric Steel Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Magnet Pokémon
Abilities Magnet Pull or Sturdy Sturdy Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #082 Johto #119 Hoenn #083 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3'3" Imperial 1 m Metric 3'3"/1 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 132.3 lbs. Imperial 60 kg Metric 132.3 lbs./60 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 161 Battle Exp.: 1611*
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 an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Magneton is the result of three Magnemites being linked together by a strong magnetic force, although a single Magnemite can evolve by itself when no other Magnemites are in vicinity. There are several ways that the three Magnemites that Magneton consists of can be linked together in. Magneton was originally thought to be a pure Electric-type Pokémon, but it was eventually discovered to have traits of a Steel-type Pokémon as well. Even though Magneton, its pre-evolution and its evolution are all mechanical creatures, they share traits with non-mechanical creatures: Magneton are able to feel emotions, get hungry, and reproduce. Magneton has been considered to be related to Metang and Bronzong since both are also half Steel-type Pokémon that floats by using electromagnetic waves.

Gender differences

This Pokémon is genderless.

Special abilities

Magneton emits strange radio waves that can greatly damage various electronic equipment, raise air temperatures by 3.6 degrees Farenheit within a 3,300-foot radius and cause earaches to anyone that gets to close to it. Magneton mostly learns attacks that Magnemite is capable of learning. However, unlike Magnemite, Magneton can learn Tri Attack. Even though Magneton is not yet fully evolved, it can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. On very rare occasions, Magneton can know Refresh.

Habitat

Magneton usually live in power plants, but they're harder to find than Magnemite. On rare occasions, groups of Magneton migrate to Mt. Coronet so they can evolve.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Magneton feed off of electrical charges.

In the anime

Magneton first appeared in Sparks Fly for Magnemite. They, along with Magnemite, saved Ash and company from a Grimer attack.

A Magnemite that belonged to Ethan in Get Along, Little Pokémon evolved into a Magneton to save Ash and his Pikachu from Team Rocket.

Magnetons attacked the Pokémon Center in The Poké-Spokes Person.

Jackson used a Shiny Magneton against Ash during the Silver Conference in Tie One On!.

Wattson used a Magneton in his brief Gym Battle with Ash in Watt's with Wattson?.

In All Torkoal, No Play!, Magneton was one of the Steel-typed Pokémon in Steel Valley picking on a wild Torkoal.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Formed by several Magnemite 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 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 Unknown
Generation III 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 Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Power Plant, Unknown Dungeon Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Power Plant
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve from Magnemite Crystal None Evolve from Magnemite
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare New Mauville Emerald Rare New Mauville FireRed LeafGreen Common Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Colosseum None Trade XD One Cipher Key Lair (Capture from Snidle)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve from Magnemite Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Magnemite
Pokémon Trozei	Huge Storage 2 Endless Level 21 Forever Level 21 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Magnemite
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel Underground Waterways Dusk Factory

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.

Type effectiveness

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

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

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

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

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

In Generation I, due to the fact that Magneton was introduced as a Pure Electric Type, the effectiveness of Ground is 200, of Electric and Flying is 50, and all the rest - 100.

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
30				Magnet Bomb
34				Screech
35		Swift	Lock On
38	Thunder Wave
40				Discharge
43		Screech
44			Tri Attack
46	Swift			Mirror Shot
50				Magnet Rise
53		Zap Cannon	Screech
54	Screech			Gyro Ball
60				Zap Cannon
62			Zap Cannon

By TM/HM

Game	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM03		Curse
TM04		Rollout
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07		Zap Cannon
TM09	Take Down
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11		Sunny Day	Sunny Day	Sunny Day
TM13		Snore
TM15		Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam	Hyper Beam
TM16				Light Screen
TM17		Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18		Rain Dance	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM24	Thunderbolt		Thunderbolt	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder	Thunder
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM31	Mimic
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33	Reflect		Reflect	Reflect
TM34	Bide	Swagger	Shock Wave	Shock Wave
TM35		Sleep Talk
TM39	Swift	Swift
TM40		Defense Curl
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45	Thunder Wave
TM50	Substitute
TM57				Charge Beam
TM58				Endure
TM64				Explosion
TM67				Recycle
TM68				Giga Impact
TM70				Flash
TM73				Thunder Wave
TM74				Gyro Ball
TM77				Psych Up
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
TM91				Flash Cannon
HM05	Flash	Flash	Flash

By Move Tutor

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

• Double-Edge
• Mimic
• Substitute
• Thunder Wave

In Pokémon Emerald only:

• Endure
• Rollout
• Sleep Talk
• Snore
• Swagger
• Swift

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Magneton knows Shadow Hold, Shadow Rave and Shadow Sky as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.

Trivia

The original English name for Magneton was going to be "Recoil".

Origin

Magneton appears to be a magnetic robot.

Name origin

Magneton's name may be a combination of magnet and ton — indicating that it is larger than Magnemite. A magneton is also a unit of magnetic movement, and a magnetron forms the core of a microwave oven. The rare in Rarecoil may be a reference to the fact that some rare earth elements have interesting magnetic properties, or it may simply be alluding to the fact that it is rarer than Magnemite.

In other languages

• German: Magneton
• French: Magneton
• Korean: 레어코일 Reeokoil

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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