Magnemite (Japanese: コイル Coil) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon, and prior to Generation II, a pure Electric-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Magneton starting at level 30, which evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in either Mt. Coronet, Chargestone Cave, Kalos Route 13, or New Mauville.
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. 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
Major appearances
Magnemite first appeared 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 feeling 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 to 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 and then the electrical energy would be given to towns that were without power. Magnemite #6 evolved into a Magneton to save Ash and Pikachu from Team Rocket.
A Magnemite belonging to the Olivine City Gym Leader, Jasmine, makes its debut in Fight for the Light! riding on Jasmine's shoulder through the whole episode. It is later used in her Gym Battle with Ash in Nerves of Steelix!, sending it out against Ash's Pikachu.
Ash has battled another Gym Leader with Magnemite: Wattson in Watt's with Wattson?. Many wild Magnemite also appeared later on in the episode.
A Magnemite appeared in Pikachu's Summer Festival, in which 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 villain, Zero. They were used by Zero as a swarm to trap or capture, as well as being 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 made an appearance in Expedition to Onix Island!, when it attacked Iris and Axew with an electric attack.
Clemont owns a Magnemite that appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!. It stays at the Lumiose City Gym.
Minor appearances
Two Magnemite appeared in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, acting as lighting technicians for the film "Pokémon in Love".
Four Magnemite were among the Pokémon controlled by Cassidy and Butch in Pikachu Re-Volts.
Multiple Magnemite also appeared in The Power of One.
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.
Some Magnemite, their evolved form Magneton, a Steelix, and a Skarmory appeared in All Torkoal, No Play!.
A Magnemite was partnered with two Team Rocket trainees in Training Daze.
A Magnemite appeared in the opening of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A group of Magnemite also appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins! along with numerous other Steel-type Pokémon (including some Magneton) on Iron Island.
A group of Magnemite served as guards for the Valley Windworks in Gone With the Windworks!.
A Magnemite belonging to Professor Kodama appeared in Sticking With Who You Know!.
A Magnemite appeared in Dawn of a Royal Day!.
A Magnemite belonging to a Team Plasma Grunt appeared in Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!, Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry! and Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!.
Two Magnemite appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!, including one of them wearing a pink ribbon.
A Magnemite appeared in Summer of Discovery! on a video icon.
A Magnemite appeared in A Campus Reunion!.
Multiple Magnemite appeared in The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!.
A Magnemite appeared in SS033, under the ownership of Frank.
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 leave its Thunder Wave through its magnet shaped units located on its sides.
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In Pokémon Origins
A Magnemite appeared in File 3: Giovanni imprisoned at the Rocket Hideout.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Magnemite makes multiple cameos 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. It debuts in the next round, Buzz Off, Electabuzz! searching in 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 uses two Magnemite to act as chains to trap Red so he can 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 along with a Magneton attack Blue and Evan after Blue's Machamp defeated the Magneton the wild Magnemite escaped.
Later, in Magnificent Magnemite, Lt. Surge uses 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 battling Pokémon belonging to certain children.
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 as a trophy 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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| Silver
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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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| Crystal
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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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| Ruby
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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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| Sapphire
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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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| Emerald
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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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| FireRed
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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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| LeafGreen
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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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| Pearl
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The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate.
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| HeartGold
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It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their Pokégear.
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| SoulSilver
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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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| White
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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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| Alpha Sapphire
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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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Game locations
In side games
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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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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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 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 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 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
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.
- As of Generation II, no other Pokémon have the the same type combination as Magnemite and Magneton.
- 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 and its evolutionary line have eleven resistances and one immunity, making them and the Honedge evolutionary line the most resistant Pokémon to date, as no other Pokémon have a higher total amount of resistances and immunities. With the addition of Magnet Rise, which makes them immune to Ground-type attacks for five turns, their only double weakness is negated.
- Due to their inclusion in Platinum's extended Sinnoh Pokédex and the Unova Pokédex in Black 2 and White 2, Magnemite and Magneton have appeared in every regional Pokédex.
- 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.
- Magnemite and its evolutions are the only dual-type Electric Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line.
- 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.
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
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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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| More languages
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 Hindi
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मॅगनेमाइट Magnemite
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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คอยล์ Coil
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Same as Japanese name
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Related articles
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 (8%)
For other sprites and images, please see Magnemite images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
