Magnemite (Japanese: コイル Coil) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation II, it was a pure Electric-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Magneton starting at level 30, which evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in a special magnetic field.
Biology
Magnemite is a seemingly robotic life form that has a gray, spherical metal body with horseshoe magnets on each side and a single, large eye. It has three Phillips head screws on its body: two near the bottom of its body, and the other 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, the anime has shown that it has emotions and a way of reproducing. It has even exhibited the need to eat, although its main form of nutrients is electrical currents. It is commonly found in locations such as power plants or caves with a strong magnetic field. Despite its modern, artificial appearance, Magnemite has been depicted in carvings discovered at the Ruins of Alph, and has been present in AZ's retelling of the Kalos war, indicating it has existed for at least 3,000 years.
The magnetic units on Magnemite's body create electromagnetic waves that allow it to defy gravity and can potentially disrupt electrical equipment. Magnemite is not known to be unnecessarily aggressive, but may approach Trainers with little notice. It can be attracted to anything emitting electricity or a magnetic field, including gadgets such as a Pokétch. With modern electrical lines buried underground, Magnemite attacks on power plants have increased. To prevent power outages, these power plants deliberately spit out signals Magnemite cannot stand to ward them off. It has even been shown to be attracted to electric Pokémon producing such fields. In the care of a Trainer, it can be a devoted fighter. However, it has been demonstrated that it may be deterred unless a strong bond is formed with its Trainer. If a wild Magnemite is approached, it may simply flee on rare occasions, as Magnemite do not care for interaction. However, if attacked, it will start retaliation with non-damaging moves.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Magnemite debuted 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 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 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, with this energy being given to towns without power. Magnemite #6 evolved into a Magneton to save Ash and Pikachu from Team Rocket.
A Magnemite belonging to the Olivine City Gym Leader, Jasmine, debuted in Fight for the Light!, where it was riding on Jasmine's shoulder through the whole episode. It was later used in her Gym battle with Ash in Nerves of Steelix!; it battled Pikachu, who was able to defeat Magnemite with Quick Attack.
A Magnemite appeared in Watt's with Wattson?, under the ownership of Wattson. Much like Jasmine's Magnemite, this Magnemite battled Pikachu during Ash's Gym battle against Wattson. It was defeated when Pikachu became overpowered. Three wild Magnemite also appeared later on in the episode.
A Magnemite appeared in PK13, where it attacked Meowth and Wobbuffet with Thunder Wave, but it was quickly defeated by Wobbuffet's Counter.
An army of Magnemite and Magneton, led by a Magnezone, appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior, under the ownership of the main antagonist Zero. They were mainly used by Zero as a swarm to trap or capture targets. They were also able to contain people and Pokémon by linking together around them, preventing them from moving.
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 wild Magnemite appeared in Expedition to Onix Island! as a resident of a deserted island. It attacked Iris and Axew with an Electric attack.
Two Magnemite appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!, Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!, and Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!, both under the ownership of Team Plasma Grunts.
Clemont owns a Magnemite, which debuted in Clemont's Got a Secret!. It stays at the Lumiose Gym. Clemont's Magnemite was later used in Battling with a Clean Slate!, during a Gym battle against Alvin, who defeated Magnemite with his Vivillon.
Minor appearances
A Magnemite appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
Two Magnemite appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, acting as lighting technicians for the film "Pokémon in Love".
Four Magnemite appeared in Pikachu Re-Volts, where they were among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch at Mandarin Island North.
Multiple Magnemite appeared in The Power of One.
Multiple wild Magnemite appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Magnemite appeared in Beauty and the Breeder, under the ownership of a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.
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.
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 upon investigation, was also attacked by the Magnemite.
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 appeared in You Said A Mouthful!. It was one of the Pokémon inside Anthony's Pelipper's mouth.
Some Magnemite, their evolved form Magneton, a Steelix, and a Skarmory appeared in All Torkoal, No Play!, where they were picking on a Torkoal that had entered the Valley of Steel.
A Magnemite appeared in A Fan with a Plan!.
A Magnemite was partnered with two Team Rocket trainees in Training Daze.
A Magnemite appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Magnemite appeared in The Champ Twins!.
A group of Magnemite appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!, where they were some of the Steel-type Pokémon on Iron Island that had gone crazy due to Team Galactic's actions.
Multiple Magnemite appeared in Cheers on Castaways Isle!.
A group of Magnemite appeared in Gone With the Windworks!, under the ownership of Benjamin. They served as guards for the Valley Windworks
A Magnemite belonging to Professor Kodama appeared in Sticking With Who You Know!.
A Magnemite appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day!, under the ownership of a Pokémon Coordinator competing in the Arrowroot Contest.
Multiple Magnemite appeared in Iris and the Rogue Dragonite!.
Two Magnemite appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, including one that was wearing a pink ribbon.
A Magnemite appeared in Summer of Discovery! on a Pokévision video icon.
A Magnemite appeared in A Campus Reunion!.
Multiple Magnemite appeared in The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!, where they were among the Electric-type Pokémon being controlled by Team Rocket.
A Magnemite appeared in Lights! Camera! Pika!, under the ownership of Frank. Frank used Magnemite alongside Swirlix and Heliolisk to provide the lighting whilst filming his movies.
Four Trainers' Magnemite appeared in A Shocking Grocery Run!.
A Trainer's Magnemite appeared in They Might Not Be Giants!.
A Trainer's Magnemite appeared in Crystal-Clear Sleuthing!.
A Magnemite appeared in I Choose You!, where it was among the Pokémon that were under the control of Marshadow.
Two Trainers' Magnemite appeared in Balloons, Brionne, and Belligerence!.
A Trainer's Magnemite appeared in Now You See Them, Now You Don't!.
A Trainer's Magnemite appeared in Getting a Jump on the Competition!.
Multiple Magnemite appeared in The Power of Us, with five under the ownership of different Trainers, one being wild, and the other two appearing during a flashback.
A Trainer's Magnemite appeared in Dummy, You Shrunk the Kids!.
Multiple Trainers' Magnemite appeared in SM090, where they joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.
A Trainer's Magnemite appeared in SM092.
Pokédex entries
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Magnemite
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Ash's Pokédex
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Magnemite, a Magnet Pokémon. Its means of floating through the air are not understood. This very mysterious Pokémon is of the Electric type.
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Magnemite
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Ash's Pokédex
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Magnemite, the Magnet Pokémon. It's able to float through the air and emits Thunder Wave through its magnet-shaped units located on its sides.
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In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer
Magnemite (left) in the animated trailer
A Magnemite appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of a Team Plasma Grunt. It surrounded Nate, Hugh, and Cheren aboard the Plasma Frigate.
In Pokémon Origins
A Magnemite appeared in File 3: Giovanni, where it wa seen imprisoned at the Rocket Hideout.
In Pokémon Generations
A Magnemite appeared in The Chase, under the ownership of an International Police SWAT team. It was used during the raid on the Viridian Gym, during which it destroyed a door lock.
A Magnemite made an appearance in The Lake of Rage, under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt. Along with Grimer, Raticate, Golbat, and Houndoom, it was defeated by Lance's Dragonite during Lance and Ethan's infiltration of the Team Rocket HQ.
A soldier's Magnemite 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.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Magnemite made their debut 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. They appeared later in Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, searching the ship for Red.
A Magnemite under the ownership of a Team Rocket Grunt appeared in Holy Moltres where it was used to battle Blaine's Arcanine and Rapidash.
Lt. Surge used two Magnemite to act as chains to trap Red so he could attack him in Go for the Golbat.
In Lapras Lazily, a wild Magnemite appeared in the abandoned Power Plant in Blue's flashback of how he met Agatha. Later, in Electro Magneton, three wild Magnemite and a Magneton attacked Blue and Evan. After Blue's Machamp defeated the Magneton, the wild Magnemite escaped.
Lt. Surge used a Magnemite to get Morty's attention so he could help locate Gold and Silver in Hello, Lickitung.
Later, in Magnificent Magnemite, Lt. Surge used a Magnemite to fight Morty's Misdreavus, using electromagnetism to shield attacks as well as to fire Zap Cannon. The fight, however, ended in a draw due to Misdreavus using Destiny Bond.
Another Magnemite appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
Wattson's two Magnemite were first seen with his Electrike in Plugging Past Electrike I, battling Pokémon belonging to certain children.
Ty's Magnemite appeared in What Would You Do for a Whismur?, battling Team Magma at the Rusturf Tunnel.
The Battle Factory rented a Magnemite which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
In Pangoro Poses a Problem, multiple Magnemite were among the Electric-type Pokémon that charged the Prism Tower during a blackout.
Multiple Magnemite appeared in a flashback in Flabébé Blooms.
A Trainer's Magnemite appeared in The Decision and the Tournament of Six.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Green caught a Magnemite before participating in the sports meet in Pokémon Sports Meet!!.
Giovanni sent out Magnemite in an attempt to battle Squirtle in Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon.
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)
Other appearances
Magnemite appears in the background of the Prism Tower stage in the 3DS version of the game.
Trophy information
Instantly recognizable by the horseshoe magnets on either side of its body, this Magnet Pokémon uses electromagnetic waves to nullify gravity and float in midair. The sense of nostalgia it inspires has only been strengthened by the many years that have passed since its debut in the very first Pokémon games.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves.
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It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electromagnetic waves.
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Appears as if out of nowhere. It floats using anti-gravity and discharges electricity from two side-mounted units.
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It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their Pokégear.
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The units at the sides of its body generate anti-gravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.
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The electricity emitted by the units on each side of its body cause it to become a strong magnet.
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It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their Pokégear.
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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.
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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.
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The units at its sides are extremely powerful magnets. They generate enough magnetism to draw in iron objects from over 300 feet away.
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It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges Thunder Wave and so on from the units at its sides.
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Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves.
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The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity.
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The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate.
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It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their Pokégear.
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The units at the sides of its body generate antigravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.
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The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate.
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The electromagnetic waves emitted by the units at the sides of its head expel antigravity, which allows it to float.
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The units at the sides of its body generate antigravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.
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It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges Thunder Wave and so on from the units at its sides.
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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.
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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.
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They gather in places where electricity is available. They can be found clinging to the steel towers used to support power lines.
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It sends out electromagnetic waves, which let it float through the air. Touching it while it's eating electricity will give you a full-body shock.
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It's frequently the cause of power outages, which is why some power plants send out electrical signals that it can't stand.
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Perhaps because electrical lines are often buried these days, the number of Magnemite attacks on power plants has increased.
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It is hatched with the ability to defy gravity. It floats while emitting powerful electromagnetic waves.
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Game locations
In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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25
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85 - 132
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160 - 254
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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Total: 325
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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 95.
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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 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
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- 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
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magnemite in Generation VII
- 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
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- A black or white 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
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Min. exp.: 4
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Max. exp.: 4
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Browser entry R-000
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| Magnemite looses electricity to attack. It can also recharge your Styler.
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Magnemite was originally known as "Coil", from its Japanese name.
- Magnemite, along with its evolution Magneton, 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 with the progress of generations.
- 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, so it is still affected by Ground-type moves. However, starting in Generation IV, Magnemite can learn Magnet Rise, which simulates Levitate for five turns.
- Magnemite, along with Magneton, has appeared in every regional Pokédex. This is due to the Sinnoh Pokédex's expansion in Platinum and the Unova Pokédex's expansion in Black 2 and White 2.
- 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.
- 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.
- In Generation V, Magnemite was 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 could 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 became popular worldwide.
- On May 31, 2017, The Pokémon Company posted a Magnemite-themed music video onto their YouTube channel titled Where is Coil? Here is Coil!.
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. It may also be a combination of magnet or magnetite and mite, referring to its small size.
Coil is literally coil, perhaps referring to the fact that a coil with electric current generates a magnetic field.
In other languages
| Language
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Title
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 Japanese
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コイル Coil
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From coil
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 French
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Magnéti
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From magnétique, and petit
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 Spanish
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Magnemite
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Same as English name
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 German
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Magnetilo
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From Magnet and ilo
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 Italian
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Magnemite
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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코일 Koil
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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小磁怪 Xiǎocíguài
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Literally "Little magnetic monster"
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 Cantonese Chinese
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小磁怪 Síuchìhgwaai
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Literally "Little magnetic monster"
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 Hindi
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मॅगनेमाइट Magnemite
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Transcription of English name
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 Russian
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Магнемайт Magnemayt
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Transcription of English name
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คอยล์ Coil
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Same as Japanese name
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External links
Notes
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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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Metal Coat (2%)
For other sprites and images, please see Magnemite images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
