Magnemite (Pokémon)

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Magnemite コイル Coil #081
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
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 ----- Analytic Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #081 Johto #119 Hoenn #082 Sinnoh #178 Unova #048 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-056 Almia R-062 Oblivia R-110
Height 1' 00" Imperial 0.3 m Metric 1' 00"/0.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 13.2 lbs. Imperial 6.0 kg Metric 13.2 lbs./6.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 89 Battle Exp.: 891*
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

Magnemite (Japanese: コイル Coil) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon, and formerly, in Generation I, a pure Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Magneton starting at level 30, which evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in Mt. Coronet or Chargestone Cave.

Biology

Physiology

Magnemite is a seemingly robotic life form that has a gray, circular metal body with a horseshoe magnet on its left and right sides, and a single big eye. It has three Phillips head screws on its body; two are near the bottom of its body, and the other is on top of its head and looks similar to an antenna. The two bottom screws serve no noticeable purpose, although they may be its feet as the Pokédex identifies a footprint similar to that of the screw's "head". Even though Magnemite and its evolved forms are mechanical creatures, they still have emotions, the need to eat, and a way of reproducing. Magnemite might also be related to Beldum and Bronzor because all of them are partially Steel-type that create electromagnetic waves to float in the air.

Gender differences

Magnemite is a genderless species.

Special abilities

The magnetic units on Magnemite's body create electromagnetic waves that allow it to defy gravity and can potentially disrupt various electrical equipment. The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate. However, it becomes incapable of flight if its internal electrical supply is depleted. Magnemite usually attack by using electrical attacks such as Thunder Wave and Zap Cannon. Magnemite can also focus magnetic energy into a homing-attack known as Magnet Bomb.

Behavior

Magnemite generally keep to themselves. They are quiet and do not bother people. However, if anyone gets near them with magnets or something that emits large amounts of electricity, they can be attracted to such an object. Magnemite are very neutral, but they are very eager to please their Trainers and will fight hard. If a wild Magnemite is approached, they will usually go away as they don't care for interaction, however, if attacked, they will retaliate with non-damaging moves such as Thunder Wave or Supersonic. If the attacker persists, they will start to use damaging attacks such as ThunderShock or Magnet Bomb, and in extreme cases, Zap Cannon.

Habitat

File:Roughterrain.gif

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Magnemite can usually be found around power plants or any rough terrain where there may be large amounts of metal nearby. As a result, they can be found in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and Unova. Despite their modern, artificial appearance, carvings depicting Magnemite and Magneton have been discovered at the Ruins of Alph, indicating they have existed for at least 1,500 years.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Magnemite feed off electrical currents, which is why they are frequently found around power plants.

In the anime

Magnemite in the anime

Major appearances

Magnemite first appeared in Sparks Fly for Magnemite. Ash and his friends were in Gringey City while the power went out. When they were looking around for the cause of the power outage, a lone Magnemite showed up and was feeling attracted to Ash's Pikachu, who had a cold. When a group of Grimer and its Muk leader were chasing Ash and his friends, a group of Magnemite and Magneton helped to fight them off.

In Get Along, Little Pokémon, Ash, Misty and Tracey met a man named Ethan who used Magnemite to harness electrical energy from bolts of lightning during thunderstorms and then the electrical energy would be given to towns that were without power. Magnemite #6 evolved into a Magneton to save Ash and Pikachu from Team Rocket.

A group of Magnemite, and a Magneton, appeared as security guards in Current Events as they first attacked Team Rocket who sneaked into a power station guarded entirely by Pokémon. Ash saw the door had been opened by someone, and went to investigate, and was also attacked by the Magnemite.

A Magnemite belonging to the Olivine City Gym Leader, Jasmine, makes it debut in Fight for the Light! riding on Jasmine's shoulder through the whole episode. It is later used in her Gym Battle with Ash in Nerves of Steelix!, sending it out against Ash's Pikachu.

An army of Magnemite and Magneton appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior under the ownership of the main villain, Zero.

Minor appearances

Two Magnemite appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, acting as lighting technicians for the film "Pokémon in Love".

Four Magnemite were among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.

Multiple Magnemite also appeared in The Power of One.

Three Magnemite belonging to a group of Phony Pokémon interpreters appeared in The Poké Spokesman where they were convinced by Simon to cease their attacks.

Ash has battled another Gym Leader with Magnemite : Wattson in Watt's with Wattson?.

Several Magnemite were among the Electric Pokémon that were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" that Attila and Hun were using in The Legend of Thunder!.

Magnemite is one of the Electric-type Pokémon that was seen in the lake with crystal in As Clear As Crystal.

A Magnemite was partnered with two Team Rocket trainees in Training Daze.

Some Magnemite, their evolved form Magneton, a Steelix, and a Skarmory appeared in All Torkoal, No Play!.

A Magnemite appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Brock temporarily trained a Magnemite belonging to the Pokémon Summer Academy in Camping It Up!. Unlike the rest of the group, Brock had no problems bonding with and educating his Pokémon.

A group of Magnemite also appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins! along with numerous other Steel-type Pokémon (including some Magneton) on Iron Island.

A group of Magnemite served as guards for the Valley Windworks in Gone With the Windworks!.

A Magnemite belonging to Professor Kodama appeared in Sticking With Who You Know!.

Another Magnemite appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day!.

A Magnemite appeared in Expedition to Onix Island!. Another appeared in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP030 Magnemite Ash's Pokédex Magnemite, a Magnet Pokémon. Its means of floating through the air are not understood. This very mysterious Pokémon is of the Electric type. Original series entries continue below.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP101 Magnemite Ash's Pokédex Magnemite, the Magnet Pokémon. It's able to float through the air and leave its Thunder Wave through its magnet shaped units located on its sides.

In the manga

Lt. Surge's Magnemite, as seen in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Magnemite makes a multiple cameo aboard the S.S. Anne in Danger: High Voltorb as many of the Pokémon ready to attack Red; however, it's not clear if they belong to Lt. Surge or to his Sailor. It debuts in the next round, Buzz Off, Electabuzz! searching in the ship for Red.

Later, in Volume 13, Lt. Surge uses a Magnemite to fight Morty's Misdreavus, using electromagnetism to shield attacks as well as fire Zap Cannon. The fight, however, ended in a draw due to Misdreavus using Destiny Bond.

Wattson's two Magnemite were first seen with his Electrike battling Pokémon belonging to certain children.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Green caught a Magnemite before participating in the sports meet in Pokémon Sports Meet!!.

Giovanni sent out Magnemite when he was about to destroy Pallet Town with a missile in PM047.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Black owns a Magnemite in The Golden Boys manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Magnemite (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: A group of Magnemite are the clients of the game's second mission, sending the player to save their friend who is trapped in Thunderwave Cave. One of the rescued Magnemite decides to join the rescue team a couple of days later.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Two Magnemite serve as Magnezone's police units.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves. Blue Yellow It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electromagnetic waves. Stadium Appears as if out of nowhere. It floats using anti-gravity and discharges electricity from two side-mounted units.
Generation II Gold It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their Pokégear. Silver The units at the sides of its body generate anti-gravity energy to keep it aloft in the air. Crystal The electricity emitted by the units on each side of its body cause it to become a strong magnet. Stadium 2 It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their Pokégear.
Generation III Ruby Magnemite attaches itself to power lines to feed on electricity. If your house has a power outage, check your circuit breakers. You may find a large number of this Pokémon clinging to the breaker box. Sapphire Magnemite floats in the air by emitting electromagnetic waves from the units at its sides. These waves block gravity. This Pokémon becomes incapable of flight if its internal electrical supply is depleted. Emerald The units at its sides are extremely powerful magnets. They generate enough magnetism to draw in iron objects from over 300 feet away. FireRed It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges Thunder Wave and so on from the units at its sides. LeafGreen Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves.
Generation IV Diamond The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate. HeartGold It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their Pokégear. SoulSilver The units at the sides of its body generate antigravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.
Generation V Black The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The electromagnetic waves emitted by the units at the sides of its head expel antigravity, which allows it to float. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Uncommon Power Plant Blue (Japan) Unknown Power Plant Yellow Common Power Plant, Route 10
Generation II Gold Silver Uncommon Routes 6, 11, 38, and 39 Crystal Uncommon Routes 6, 11, 38, and 39
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common New Mauville Emerald Common New Mauville FireRed LeafGreen Common Power Plant Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Fuego Ironworks Platinum Uncommon Route 222, Fuego Ironworks HeartGold SoulSilver Common Routes 6, 11, 38, 39 and Safari Zone Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Suburban Area
Generation V Black White Unknown White Forest (White only) Black 2 White 2 Uncommon (Outer) Common (Inner) Virbank Complex Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Channel	Back Yard
Pokémon Pinball	Lavender Town
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 2 Secret Storage 19 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Thunderwave Cave (End) Lightning Field (1F-7F) Wish Cave (1F-3F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway (1F-49F) Final Maze (B1-B48)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel Waterworks Dusk Factory
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown Volcano Cave Union Road Peril Cliffs
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Wireless Tower Mitonga Road Old Mansion Daybreak Ruins
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: Firebreathing Mountain
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Cavern Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2002#Magnemite	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station!	United States	2002	5	Never

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	Metal Coat (8%)
Crystal
Ruby	Sapphire	Metal Coat (5%)
Emerald
Diamond	Pearl	Metal Coat (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Metal Coat (5%)
Black	White	Metal Coat (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 25		85 - 132	160 - 254
Attack: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 325	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 95.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 1/2 ★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 12/16 ★★☆

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

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×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 01111 0044 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 055}}55% 20 0066 0077 ThunderShock Electric Special 04040 100}}100% 30 01414 01111 SonicBoom Normal Special 0000— 090}}90% 20 01717 01515 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 03333 01818 Magnet Bomb Steel Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 02222 02121 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 04646 02525 Mirror Shot Steel Special 06565 085}}85% 10 000Start 02929 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 02727 03232 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 N/AN/A 03535 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 03838 03939 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 04343 04343 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100}}100% 15 03030 04646 Lock-On Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 5 04949 04949 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 10 05454 05353 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 05959 05757 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 050}}50% 5

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	09090	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magnemite Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magnemite Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magnemite in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Magnemite in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magnemite Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magnemite Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Electroweb	Electric	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Gravity	Psychic	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Magnemite can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Magnemite cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magnemite Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magnemite Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Rugged Mountain	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Rugged Mountain	Gravity	Psychic	Status	—	—%	5
A superscript level indicates that Magnemite can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magnemite Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magnemite Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 12.8% Friend Area: Power Plant Phrases 51%-100% HP bzbzbzz... magnemite... 26%-50% HP bzbzbzz... magnemite 50 percent... 1%-25% HP bzbzbzz... magnemite failing... Level up bzbzbzz... magnemite leveled up!... Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up bzbzbzz... magnemite leveled up!...
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Recharge ×2) Loops: 2 Min. exp.: 4 Max. exp.: 4 Browser entry   Magnemite looses electricity to attack. It can also recharge your Styler.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Recharge ×2) Browser entry   It attacks by sending out bolts of electricity.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  ( Electric ) Past ( Normal ) (Recharge ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Magnemite came out of crates in the Cavern Zone. What do they like best? Rhyperior's Bumper Burn and Rotom's Spooky Shoot-'em-Up!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Magnemite  Electric  Steel

Level 30 →

First Evolution Magneton  Electric  Steel

Level up at Mt. Coronet or Chargestone Cave →

Second Evolution Magnezone  Electric  Steel

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Magnemite was originally known as "Coil", from its Japanese name.
• Magnemite is the first Steel-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
• Despite most of Magnemite's Pokédex entries saying they are able to float through the air by employing powerful electromagnetic waves or even anti-gravity, Magnemite does not have the Ability Levitate, and so they are still affected by Earthquake or other Ground-type moves. However, as of Generation IV, Magnemite can learn Magnet Rise, which simulates Levitate for a short period of time.
• Magnemite and its evolutionary line have twelve resistances and one immunity, making them the most resistant Pokémon to date. With the addition of Magnet Rise, which makes them immune to Ground-type attacks for a short period of time, their only double weakness is negated.
• Due to their inclusion in Platinum's extended Sinnoh Pokédex and the Unova Pokédex in Black 2 and White 2, Magnemite and Magneton have appeared in every regional Pokédex.
• Magnemite and its evolution Magneton are two of the 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.
• Magnemite and its evolutions are the only dual-type Electric Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line.
• Magnemite is the first genderless Pokémon in the National Pokédex order.
• Pokémon Snap is the only form of a Pokémon canon that shows two Magnemite bonding, similar to a Magneton. However, when a picture is taken, they are still called Magnemite.
  • Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team also showed this, but it was stated to be a failed evolution, due to the lack of a third Magnemite.
• Magnemite is currently the most traded Pokémon on the GTS. This is probably due to what is known as the Magnemite chain/coil; a scheme by which players can increase the number of visitors to their Join Avenue in Black 2 and White 2 by trading Magnemite on the GTS. The scheme originated with Japanese players and has spread around the globe.
  • Some trainers have taken to using this trend to trade Magnemite infected with the Pokérus in order to spread the beneficial virus to others.

Generation II type change

Magnemite, along with its evolution Magneton, were pure Electric-type in Generation I, but became dual-type Electric/Steel in Generation II. This makes them the first Pokémon to gain an extra type, the others being Rotom's other forms in Gen V. One could argue that this was purely because the Steel type had not been officially recognized by Pokémon researchers in Generation I; however, in FireRed and LeafGreen, they are Electric/Steel-type. The general consensus among fans is that the type change is simply a retcon, owing to the Magnemite evolution family clearly being metallic in origin, and the Steel type not existing until after they had debuted. Due to this type change, Magnemite is the first Steel-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order. However, it was unable to learn any Steel-type moves until Generation III.

Origin

Magnemite seems to be based on a magnet. It may also be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one of the four fundamental interactions of nature.

Name origin

Magnemite may be a play on magnetite.

Coil is literally coil, perhaps referring to the fact that a coil with electric current generates a magnetic field.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese コイル Coil From the English coil French Magneti From magnétique, and petit Spanish Magnemite Same as English name German Magnetilo From Magnet and ilo Italian Magnemite Same as English name Korean 코일 Koil Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 小磁怪 Xiǎocíguài Literally "Little magnetic monster" Cantonese Chinese 小磁怪 Síuchìhgwaai Literally "Little magnetic monster"

More languages Thai คอยล์ Coil Same as Japanese name

Notes

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Pokémon

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