Magneton (Pokémon)

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Magneton レアコイル Rarecoil #082
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 #082 Johto #120 Hoenn #083 Sinnoh #179 Unova #049 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-057 Almia R-063 Oblivia R-111
Height 3' 03" Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3' 03"/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 132.3 lbs. Imperial 60.0 kg Metric 132.3 lbs./60.0 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 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 2 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 a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon and formerly, in Generation I, a pure Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Magnemite starting at level 30 and evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in either Mt. Coronet or Chargestone Cave.

Biology

Physiology

Magneton is the result of three Magnemite being linked together by a strong magnetic force, although a single Magnemite can evolve by itself when no other Magnemite are in the vicinity. The three Magnemite that Magneton consists of can be linked several ways. Magneton is most commonly seen as one Magnemite on top, and two Magnemite linked via body on the bottom, forming a triangle. However, in some cases, the Magnemite will not be connected at all, but remain in a triangular pattern. In the anime, the size of Magneton's magnets change in different episodes. This does not seem to be based on anything except possibly an oversight by the animators. Even though Magneton, its pre-evolution and its evolution are all mechanical creatures, they still have emotions, can get hungry, and have a way of reproducing. Magneton has been considered to be related to Metang and Bronzong since both are also half Steel-type Pokémon that float by using electromagnetic waves.

Gender differences

Magneton is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Magneton can emit strange radio waves that can greatly damage various electronic equipment, raise air temperatures by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) within a 3,300-foot (1,000 meter) radius, and cause earaches for anyone that gets too close to it. Magneton mostly learns attacks that Magnemite is capable of learning. Magneton and its evolutionary chain are the only Electric-type Pokémon to learn Zap Cannon naturally, before Generation V. Unlike Magnemite, Magneton can learn Tri Attack and it is one of a small number of Pokémon still capable of evolution that are able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. On very rare occasions, Magneton can know Refresh.

Behavior

Magneton behave similarly to their pre-evolution, Magnemite, in that they generally do not bother people and keep to themselves unless provoked. If they are provoked however, they will resort to non-damaging moves, but, will not hesitate to use more powerful moves if not left alone. Unlike most other evolved Pokémon, in battle, Magneton are very easy to command and rarely lose focus.

When sunspots flare up, Magneton tend to appear more often in the open, presumably due to the changes in the sun's magnetic field.

Habitat

File:Roughterrain.gif

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Magneton usually live around power plants and rough terrain where large deposits of metal can be found, but they're harder to find than Magnemite. They're found in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. 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

Magneton feed off electrical charges.

In the anime

Magneton in the anime

Shiny Magneton in the anime

Major appearances

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.

Several Magneton attacked a Pokémon Center in The Poké Spokesman, but the Poké Spokesman was able to calm them down and stop the attack.

Jackson used a Shiny Magneton against Ash during the Silver Conference in Tie One On!. It proved to be very strong, knocking out two of Ash's team members.

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

Minor appearances

A Magneton appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back.

Magneton also appeared in The Power of One.

A Magneton belonging to an unnamed Trainer, appeared in a Hall of Fame photograph in Hello, Pummelo!.

A group of Magnemite and a Magneton appeared as security guards in Current Events. Ash was attacked by the Magnemite, but when Ash retaliated with his Chikorita, a Magneton showed up and attacked.

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

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-type Pokémon in Steel Valley picking on a wild Torkoal.

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

A group of Magneton appeared in Saving the World From Ruins! among the numerous other Steel types on Iron Island.

Pokédex entries

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

In the manga

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Magneton makes a cameo aboard the S.S. Anne in Danger: High Voltorb as one of Lt. Surge's Pokémon ready to attack Red. However, it debuts in the next round, Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, when some of them torture Red with Thunderbolt. Lt. Surge has a quad 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.

Another Magneton is shown as a member of Wattson's team, as well as two in Jasmine's.

Cyrus was briefly shown with a Magneton before it evolved into a Magnezone in Mt. Coronet.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Magneton participated in a baseball match in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!.

In the TCG

Main article: Magneton (TCG)

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 Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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 It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} 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 Black Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture. 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, Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) Unknown Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Yellow Uncommon Power Plant
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Magnemite Crystal One Trade for Dugtrio in Power Plant
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare New Mauville Emerald Rare New Mauville FireRed LeafGreen Rare Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Colosseum None Trade XD One Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Magnemite Platinum Rare Route 222, Victory Road HeartGold SoulSilver Uncommon Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone, Trade for Dugtrio in Power Plant Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Magnemite (White only) Black 2 White 2 Unknown P2 Laboratory Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Magnemite
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 2 Endless Level 21 Forever Level 21 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve Magnemite
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel Waterworks Dusk Factory
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Oil Field Hideout Haruba Desert Hippowdon Temple Altru Building Altru Tower
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Oblivia Ruins Layuda Island Sky Fortress
Pokémon Rumble	Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Factory: Firebreathing Mountain

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Ruby	Sapphire	Metal Coat (5%)
Emerald
Pokémon XD		Metal Coat (100%)
FireRed	LeafGreen	Magnet (5%)
Platinum		Metal Coat (5%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Metal Coat (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Metal Coat (5%)

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 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 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 000Start 000Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 000Start 000Start ThunderShock Electric Special 04040 100}}100% 30 000Start 000Start Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 055}}55% 20 N/AN/A 000Start SonicBoom Normal Special 0000— 090}}90% 20 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 03434 01818 Magnet Bomb Steel Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 02222 02121 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 05050 02525 Mirror Shot Steel Special 06565 085}}85% 10 000Start 02929 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 02727 03434 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 N/AN/A 03939 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 04040 04545 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 04646 05151 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100}}100% 15 03030 05656 Lock-On Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 5 05454 06262 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 10 06060 06767 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 06666 07373 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 050}}50% 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/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
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	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
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	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 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 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 Magneton 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 Magneton in that game. 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 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 Magneton can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Magneton cannot be tutored the move in that game 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
‡	RecycleBW	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
‡	GravityBW	Psychic	Status	—	—%	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 moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 30+	Purified moves
Shadow Hold	File:Box xd 082.png	Refresh	Normal
Shadow Rave		Double-Edge	Normal
Shadow Sky		Rain Dance	Water
--		Thunder	Electric

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 File:MDP RT 082.png 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! 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 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 Ranger Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Recharge ×2) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 8 Max. exp.: 8 Browser entry   Magneton generates electricity using its magnetism to recharge your Styler.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Electric  Poké Assist: ( Electric ) Field move: (Recharge ×5) Browser entry   It discharges electricity from its body. It protects itself with an electric barrier.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Electric  ( Electric ) Past ( Normal ) (Recharge ×4) 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: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
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 Magneton images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Magneton is originally known as "Recoil".
• 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.
  • However, 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 the original Mystery Dungeon games, they mention how three Magnemite are supposed to come together to evolve.
• Magneton is supposedly composed of three Magnemite; however, after evolution, it becomes exactly 10 times heavier. Magnemite weighs 13.2 lbs (6 kg), while Magneton weighs 132.0 lbs (60 kg).
• Magneton and its evolution Magnezone have National Pokédex numbers that differ by 380, more than any other Pokémon related by evolution.
• Magneton and its evolutionary line have twelve resistances and one immunity, making them the most resistant Pokémon ever (as no other type combination has the same or higher amount of resistances and/or immunities, regarding abilities). With the addition of Magnet Rise, which makes them immune to Ground-type attacks for five turns, their only double weakness is negated.
• Magneton and its pre-evolution 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.
• Magneton has been used by more rival characters than any other Pokémon, being used by three: Blue, Silver, and Wally.

Generation II type change

Magneton, along with its pre-evolution Magnemite, were pure Electric-type in Generation I, but became dual type Electric/Steel in Generation II. This makes them the first, and currently only Pokémon to gain an extra type. Some fans 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, Magneton is the second Steel-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order (after Magnemite), but it was unable to learn any Steel-type moves until Generation III (and even then, it could only learn Metal Sound).

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 a reference to magneton, a unit of magnetic movement, or a magnetron forms the core of a microwave oven.

Rarecoil may be a reference to rare-earth magnets.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese レアコイル Rarecoil From rare and coil French Magneton Same as English name Spanish Magneton Same as English name German Magneton Same as English name Italian Magneton Same as English name Korean 레어코일 Reeokoil Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 三合一磁怪 Sānhéyīcíguài Literally "Three-in-one magnetic monster" Cantonese Chinese 三合一磁怪 Sāamhahpyātchìhgwaai Literally "Three-in-one magnetic monster"

More languages Thai แรคอยล์ Rarecoil Same as Japanese name

Notes

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Pokémon

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