Magneton (Japanese: レアコイル Rarecoil) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation II, it was a pure Electric-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Magnemite starting at level 30 and evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in a special magnetic field or when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
It is said to be a relative of the Paradox Pokémon Sandy Shocks[1] or a version of it[2] from a different timeline.
Biology
Magneton splitting into three Magnemite
Magneton is a robot-like Pokémon, the result of three Magnemite becoming linked together by a strong magnetic force, although a single Magnemite can evolve by itself when there are no other Magnemite in the vicinity. Each individual Magnemite has a gray spherical body with a single eye, and a gray and red-and-blue tipped horseshoe magnet on each side. The topmost Magnemite has three Phillips head screws on its body, while the others appear to have only two. The three Magnemite that Magneton consists of can be linked in several ways. Magneton is most commonly seen as one Magnemite on top, and two Magnemite linked by the screws on the bottom, forming a triangle. In some cases, commonly seen in 3D games such as Pokémon Snap, the Magnemite will not be connected at all, remain in a triangular formation at rest, and are able to freely move within each other's vicinity to form other patterns. In this case, all three Magnemite have three screws. The magnetic forces that hold the three Magnemite together are powerful enough to dry up all moisture and raise the temperature by 3.6°F (2°C) within a radius of 3,300 feet (1,000 meters). It can also be disruptive to electronic devices and induce earaches. It uses powerful radio waves to help it study the surrounding area.
Magneton's anti-gravitational powers enable it to fly through the air. Being composed of three Magnemite, it is about three times as powerful electrically, though not three times as intelligent. 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. When rain clouds form, it also gathers in high areas prone to lightning strikes. As seen in Pokémon Adventures, it possesses the ability to form its electricity into both platforms and barriers. As seen in The Future I Choose, it can cause interference with phone and internet signels. In An Unexpected Picnic! a herd of Magneton can produce an EMP that can destroy computor software. Despite its modern, artificial appearance, carvings depicting Magneton have been discovered at the Ruins of Alph, and one was shown in a flashback to the great war of Kalos, indicating it has existed for at least 3,000 years. Additionally, Sandy Shocks bears a strong resemblance to Magneton. It is believed to be an ancient Magneton that was alive 10,000 years ago. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Magneton is known to sleep with its three linked Magnemite either stuck together or drifting apart by a strong magnetic force.[3]It is theoried that its magnetism is unstable while Magneton sleeps.
Evolution
Magneton evolves from Magnemite and evolves into Magnezone.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
Shiny Magneton in the anime
Major appearances
Clemont owns a Magneton, which he keeps at the Lumiose Gym so Clembot can use it for Gym Battles while Clemont is away. It first appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!, where it was revealed to be able to separate itself into three Magnemite in order to dodge attacks.
Other
In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, multiple Magneton, along with a Magnemite, saved Ash and his friends from a Grimer attack.
In Get Along, Little Pokémon, Ethan's Magnemite evolved into a Magneton to save Ash and his Pikachu from Team Rocket. This Magneton is nicknamed Number 6.
In The Poké Spokesman, a group of phony Pokémon interpreters deprived their two Magneton of electricity so they would remain obedient. They were convinced by Simon to cease their attacks on a Pokémon Center.
In Current Events, a Magneton served as a security guard for an electric company's power station. Ash was attacked by the Magnemite assisting Magneton, but when he retaliated with Chikorita, Magneton attacked as well.
In Tie One On!, Jackson used a Shiny Magneton against Ash during the Silver Conference. It proved to be very strong, knocking out Pikachu and Cyndaquil before being defeated by Bulbasaur.
In Watt's with Wattson?, Wattson used a Magneton during his brief Gym battle with Ash. It was easily defeated by Pikachu, who had become super-charged during an incident at the Mauville Gym. Three wild Magneton also appeared later in the same episode.
In All Torkoal, No Play!, multiple Magneton were among the Steel-type Pokémon in the Valley of Steel bullying a wild Torkoal.
In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, an army of Magneton and Magnemite, led by a Magnezone, was owned by Zero. He mainly used them as a swarm to trap or capture targets by linking together around them.
In Confronting the Darkness!, Belmondo has a Magneton. It was first used by the Dark Clembot to destroy electric appliances in a storehouse using Discharge. It then battled Clemont's Heliolisk, which was being used by Clembot. After a hard-fought battle, it was recalled by Belmondo after the battle had been interrupted by Team Rocket.
A Magneton appeared in The Future I Choose, under the ownership of Spinel. Spinel's Magneton has since made further appearances in Pokémon Horizons: The Series.
Minor appearances
In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Magneton was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni at the Viridian Gym.
In The Power of One, a Magneton sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
In The Legend of Thunder!, multiple Magneton were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" used by Attila and Hun.
A Magneton appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In Harley Rides Again, a Coordinator's Magneton competed in the Wisteria Town Pokémon Contest.
In Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, a Coordinator's Magneton competed in the Floaroma Contest. In the next episode, it was still competing in the same Contest.
In Saving the World from Ruins!, multiple Magneton were some of the Steel-type Pokémon that had been disturbed due to Team Galactic's interference on Iron Island.
In the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Magneton played in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup.
A Magneton appeared in A Campus Reunion!.
In The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!, four Magneton were controlled by Team Rocket.
In I Choose You!, a Magneton fell under the control of Marshadow.
In Alola, Kanto!, Rotom photographed a Magneton.
Molayne's Magneton first appeared in Showering the World with Love!. In Turning the Other Mask!, it caused a power outage at the Battle Royal Dome, allowing Kukui to slip away and become the Masked Royal.
Three Magneton appeared in The Power of Us, with two each under the ownership of a Trainer and the other appearing during a flashback.
In Securing the Future!, three Trainers' Magneton joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
In Show Me the Metal!, a group of Meltan tried to consume a Magneton, only for it to attack them in return.
Two Magneton appeared in A Crackling Raid Battle!.
A Magneton appeared in a fantasy in It's All in the Name!.
Two Magneton appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
A Trainer's Magneton appeared in HZ039.
Pokédex entries
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| EP101
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Magneton
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Ash's Pokédex
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Magneton, the Magnet Pokémon. The evolved form of Magnemite. Its anti-gravitational powers allow it to float, and it can emit powerful magnetic and electric fields.
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Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Magneton (rear) in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, Colress's Magneton accompanied him when he met up with Nate in the Castelia City square.
Pokémon Generations
A soldier's Magneton appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.
GOTCHA!
A Magneton briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Wattson.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Show, three Magneton were used to provide special effects for the Kimono Girls' performance.
In the manga
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic
A Magneton appeared in Team Dim Sun as one of the Pokémon Heath controlled.
Pokémon Adventures
Magneton debuted in Danger: High Voltorb, under the ownership of Lt. Surge, who used it, along with his other Pokémon, to attack Red. However, later in Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, some of them tortured 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 a flashback 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.
A Magneton appeared as a member of Wattson's team, debuting in Plugging Past Electrike I.
Cyrus was briefly shown with a Magneton in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone before it evolved into a Magnezone in Mt. Coronet.
A Magneton belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in Battle in Vast Poni Canyon.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Magneton appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!, under the ownership of Jasmine.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Magneton appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
A Magneton appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Lunick captured with his Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.
Pokémon Zensho
A Magneton appeared in PZ04, under the ownership of Lt. Surge.
In the TCG
- Main article: Magneton (TCG)
Other appearances
Magneton appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Kanto
#082
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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Formed by several Magnemites linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
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| Blue
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Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.
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Formed by Magnemite that link together when the number of black spots on the sun increases. Fires high-voltage power, etc.
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Johto
#119
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| Gold
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Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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| Silver
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The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.
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| Crystal
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When many Magneton gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.
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| Stadium 2
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Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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#083
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#082
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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.
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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.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
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Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
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Pt : #179
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Johto
#120
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It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
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Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
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Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.
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B2 W2 : #049
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Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
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The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.
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Mountain #070
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Hoenn
#085
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A link cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
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Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet.
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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.
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| Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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S M : #048
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Alola
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Kanto
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When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent.
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It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.
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Delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals.
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When rain clouds form, many Magneton gather in high places to wait for lightning to strike.
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Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet.
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Isle of Armor #106
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Sinnoh
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Hisui
#178
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This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings.
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This Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches.
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A Magneton is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group of these Pokémon can set off a magnetic storm.
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Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.
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Paldea
#210
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Kitakami
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Blueberry
#117
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Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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They're formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
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Game locations
In side games
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 465
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- 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
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magneton
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Magneton
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magneton
- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Min. exp.: 8
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Browser entry R-057
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds
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Base HP: 48
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Base Defense: 56
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution data
Magneton evolves from Magnemite starting at level 30 and, since Generation IV, evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in a special magnetic field. Magneton cannot evolve into Magnezone in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, due to there being no area in Kanto or Johto with a special magnetic field. Magneton also cannot evolve in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Magnezone is not present in those games. There is also no special magnetic field in Pokémon Sword and Shield or Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, so from Generation VIII onwards, Magneton is also able to evolve into Magnezone when exposed to a Thunder Stone.
Sprites
Other sprites
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Magneton was originally known as "Recoil".
- Magneton and its pre-evolved form were the first Pokémon to ever change types with the progress of generations.
- 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 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, they mention how three Magnemite must come together to evolve.
- After evolution, Magneton becomes exactly ten times heavier than Magnemite. Logically, it would be three times heavier due to it being three Magnemite (39.6 lbs). Magnemite weighs 13.2 lbs. (6.0 kg), whereas Magneton weighs 132.3 lbs. (60.0 kg).
- Magneton is usually depicted with only 7 screws, with two of the Magnemite losing one screw each upon evolution. However, it is occasionally depicted with 9 screws such as in its Generation II and Generation III sprites.
- The 3 Magnemite composing Magneton are usually depicted as attached to each other and only occasionally separating. However, in certain games such as Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Colosseum, the Magnemite are depicted as floating separately from each other and only occasionally combining to attack.
- Magneton and 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.
- Despite most depictions of Magneton showing they are able to float through the air, Magneton does not have the Ability Levitate, so it is still affected by Ground-type moves. However, starting in Generation IV, Magneton can learn Magnet Rise, which simulates Levitate for five turns.
- Magneton is the only Pokémon to share its weight with any of its Paradox relative species, weighing the same as Sandy Shocks.
- It is also the only Pokémon with an ancient relative that is not heavier than its present-day relative.
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 derived from magneton (various units of magnetic moment) or possibly magnetron (high-power vacuum tube).
Rarecoil may be a combination of rare-earth magnet and electromagnetic coil.
In other languages
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 Hindi
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मैग्नेटॉन Magneton
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Transcription of English name
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Магнетон Magneton
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Transcription of English name
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แรคอยล์ Raekhoi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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Silver Leaf (100%)
Metal Coat (5%)
Magnet (5%)
For other sprites and images, please see Magneton images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
