Magneton (Pokémon)

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Magneton レアコイル Rarecoil #082 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 21 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 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, Chargestone Cave, Kalos Route 13, or on New Mauville.

Biology

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, commonly seen in 3D Pokémon games, the Magnemite will not be connected at all, remaining in a triangular formation at rest, and being able to freely move within each other's vicinity to form other patterns. The magnetic forces that holds the three Magnemite together is powerful enough to dry up all moisture and raise the temperature 3.6 °F in the vicinity. It can also be disruptive to electronic devices.

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. It has been shown in the manga that it possesses the ability to form its electricity into both platforms and barriers. Despite its modern, artificial appearance, carvings depicting Magneton have been discovered at the Ruins of Alph, indicating it has existed for at least 1,500 years.

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.

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.

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.

Wattson used a Magneton in his brief Gym Battle with Ash in Watt's with Wattson?. Several wild Magneton appeared later in the episode.

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

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

Clemont owns a Magneton that appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!. It stays at the Lumiose City Gym. This Magneton was shown to be able to separate itself into 3 Magnemite in order to dodge attacks.

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!.

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!.

A Magneton 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.

A Magneton appeared in A Campus Reunion

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

Magneton 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 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 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.

Another Magneton is shown as a member of Wattson's team.

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

Generation I 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 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 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 Black 2 The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture. White 2

Generation VI 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.

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 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

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%)
X	Y	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 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 VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

XY   ORAS   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  0011 0011 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 050}}50% 5 ??? ? ? 01111 0011 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? ? ? 0011 0011 Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100}}100% 35 ??? ? ? 0011 0011 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 055}}55% 20 ??? ? ? 0011 0011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100}}100% 30 ??? ? ? 0011 0011 Sonic Boom Normal Special 0000— 090}}90% 20 ??? ? ? 0044 0055 Supersonic Normal Status 0000— 055}}55% 20 ??? ? ? 0077 0077 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100}}100% 30 ??? ? ? N/AN/A 01111 Sonic Boom Normal Special 0000— 090}}90% 20 ??? ? ? 01515 01313 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? ? ? 01818 01717 Magnet Bomb Steel Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 ??? ? ? 02121 01919 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 ??? ? ? 02525 02323 Mirror Shot Steel Special 06565 085}}85% 10 ??? ? ? 02929 02525 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 ??? ? ? 03434 02929 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 ??? ? ? 0011 03030 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? ? ? 03939 03333 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? ? ? 04545 03939 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 ??? ? ? 05151 04343 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100}}100% 15 ??? ? ? 05656 04949 Lock-On Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? ? ? 06262 05353 Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? ? ? 06767 05959 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 ??? ? ? 07373 06363 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 VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 ??? 0   0   TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 ??? 0   0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 ??? 0   0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 ??? 0   0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 ??? 0   0   TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 ??? 0   0   TM64 TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5 ??? 0   0   TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 ??? 0   0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM72 TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 ??? 0   0   TM74 TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 ??? 0   0   TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 ??? 0   0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 ??? 0   0   TM91 TM91 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 ??? 0   0   TM93 TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 ??? 0   0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 ??? 0   0

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magneton in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white 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 VI Other generations:
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

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 or Kalos Route 13 or New Mauville →

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

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

Trivia

• In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Magneton is originally known as "Recoil."
• Magneton, along with its pre-evolution Magnemite, were pure Electric-type Pokémon in Generation I, but became dual-type Electric/Steel in Generation II. This makes them the first Pokémon to ever change typing, and the only ones to do so until Generation V when Rotom's formes were given additional typing.
• 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 the original Mystery Dungeon games, they mention how three Magnemite must come together to evolve.
  • After evolution, Magneton becomes exactly ten times heavier than it was as Magnemite. Logically, it would be three times heavier if it were actually made of three Magnemite. Magnemite weighs 6.0 kg, or 13.23 lbs, while Magneton weighs 60.0 kg, or 132.3 lbs.
• Magneton and its evolutionary line have eleven 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.

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 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 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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