Magnemite (Pokémon)

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Magnemite コイル Coil #081
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 #081 Johto #118 Hoenn #082 Sinnoh Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
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 kg Metric 13.2 lbs./6 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 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 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 an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon. Attracted by electricity, it is common in areas such as the Kanto Power Plant and Hoenn's New Mauville. Along with its evolved form Magneton, it is one of only two Pokémon to ever change type; from a pure Electric-type in the Generation I games to an Electric/Steel-type in Generation II and onward.

Magnemite can have one of two Abilities: Magnet Pull, which prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping; or Sturdy, which prevents One-Hit KO attacks from having any effect.

Magnemite evolves into Magneton starting at Level 30.

Biology

Physiology

Magnemite is robotic lifeform that has gray, circular body with a single, big eye, a horse shoe magnet on its left and right sides, two Phillips head screws that are supposed to be feet and another screw on top of its head that can made to be like an antenna. Magnemite was originally thought to be a pure Electric type, but research eventually lead to the discovery of traits of a Steel-type Pokémon were present, too. Even though Magnemite and its evolved forms are mechanical creatures, they still have emotions, the need to eat and a way of reproducing. Magnemite has been said to be related to Beldum due to the fact that both of them are partially Steel-type that create ectromagnetic waves to float in the air.

Gender differences

This Pokémon is genderless.

Special abilities

The magnetic units on Magnemite's body create electromagnetic waves that make it defy gravity and can potentially disrupt various electrical equipment. Magnemite usually attack by using electrical attacks such as Thunder Wave and Thunderbolt. Magnemite can also focus magnetic energy into a homing-attack known as Magnet Bomb.

Habitat

Magnemite can usually be found in power plants.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Magnemite feed off of electrical currents.

In the anime

Magnemite first appeared in EP030. Ash and co. were in Gringy 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 was having a cold. When a group of Grimer and its Muk leader were chasing Ash and co, agroup of Magnemite and Magneton helped to fight them off.

In EP101; 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.

Ash has battled two Gym Leaders with Magnemites: Jasmine in EP224 and Wattson in AG040.

Other appearances

Pokémon Snap

At the end of the Tunnel, three Magnemite float about, though they will distort any photos with their Supersonic attack. Distract them with Pokémon food for a good picture, or to lure the three together into Magneton.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Red and Blue / Pokémon LeafGreen

Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves.

Pokémon Yellow

It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electromagnetic waves.

Pokémon Gold

It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their PokéGear.

Pokémon Silver

The units at the sides of its body generate anti-gravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.

Pokémon Crystal

The electricity emitted by the units on each side of its body cause it to become a strong magnet.

Pokémon 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.

Pokémon 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.

Pokémon Emerald

The units at its sides are extremely powerful magnets. They generate enough magnetism to draw in iron objects from over 300 feet away.

Pokémon FireRed

It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges Thunder Wave and so on from the units at its sides.

Game locations

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Plains

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.

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 ½× 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 ½× 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 ½× 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 ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

In Generation I, 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
Start	Tackle	Tackle	Metal Sound Tackle	Metal Sound Tackle
6		Thundershock	Thundershock	Thundershock
11		Supersonic	Supersonic	Supersonic
14				Sonicboom
16		Sonicboom	Sonicboom
17				Thunder Wave
21	Sonicboom	Thunder Wave	Thunder Wave
22				Spark
25	Thundershock
26			Spark
27		Lock On		Lock On
29	Supersonic
30				Magnet Bomb
32			Lock On
33		Swift		Screech
35	Thunder Wave
38			Swift	Discharge
39		Screech
41	Swift
43				Mirror Shot
44			Screech
45		Zap Cannon
46				Electrolevitate
47	Screech
49				Gyro Ball
50			Zap Cannon
54				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
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
TM70				Flash
TM73				Thunder Wave
TM74				Gyro Ball
TM77				Psych Up
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Nature Blessing
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
TM91				Luster Cannon
HM05	Flash	Flash	Flash

By Move Tutor

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Pokémon Emerald:

• Double-Edge
• Mimic
• Thunder Wave
• Substitute

In Pokémon Emerald only:

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

Trivia

• "Coil" was originally going to be Magnemite's English name.
• Magnemite, along with is evolution Magneton, are the only pokémon to gain another type in the debut of Generation II. Once when Normal, Psychic, Ice, Ghost, and Poison moves could of presented a decent amount damage, they eventually became usless once Magnemite became part Steel. Thus Magnemite and Magneton became much stronger pokémon than they were in Generation I.

Origin

Magnemite seems to be a magnetic robot.

Name origin

Magnemite's name appears to be a combination of magnet and mite, in the sense of small creature. Alternatively, it could be a play on magnetite. Its Japanese name is simply coil, perhaps referring to the fact that a coil with electric current generates a magnetic field.

In other languages

• German: Magnetilo
• French: Magneti - from magnétique which means magnetic, and possibly petit meaning small.
• Korean: 코일 Koil

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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