Magneton (Pokémon)

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Magneton レアコイル Rarecoil #082
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Electric Steel Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Magnet Pokémon
Abilities Magnet Pull or Sturdy Sturdy Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #082 Johto #119 Hoenn #083 Sinnoh #179 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 3′03″ Imperial 1.0 m Metric 3′03″/1.0 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 132.3 lbs. Imperial 60.0 kg Metric 132.3 lbs./60.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 161 Battle Exp.: 1611*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Magneton (Japanese: レアコイル Rarecoil) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon. However, in Generation I, it was pure Electric-type.

It evolves from Magnemite starting at level 30, and evolves into Magnezone by level-up in Mt. Coronet.

Biology

Physiology

Magneton is the result of three Magnemite being linked together by a strong magnetic force, although a single Magnemite can evolve by itself when no other Magnemite are in the vicinity. There are several ways that the three Magnemite that Magneton consists of can be linked. Magneton was originally thought to be a pure Template:Type2 Pokémon, but it was eventually discovered to have traits of a Template:Type2 Pokémon as well. Even though Magneton, its pre-evolution and its evolution are all mechanical creatures, they share traits with non-mechanical creatures: Magneton are able to feel emotions, get hungry, and reproduce. Magneton has been considered to be related to Metang and Bronzong since both are also half Steel-type Pokémon that float by using electromagnetic waves. In the anime, the size of Magnetons magnets changes in dfferent episodes.

Gender differences

This Pokémon is genderless.

Special abilities

Magneton emits strange radio waves that can greatly damage various electronic equipment, raise air temperatures by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within a 3,300-foot radius and cause earaches to anyone that gets too close to it. Magneton mostly learns attacks that Magnemite is capable of learning. However, unlike Magnemite, Magneton can learn Tri Attack. Even though Magneton is not yet fully evolved, it can learn Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. On very rare occasions, Magneton can know Refresh.

Habitat

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Rough-terrain Pokémon

Magneton usually live in power plants, but they're harder to find than Magnemite. On rare occasions, groups of Magneton migrate to Mt. Coronet so they can evolve into Magnezone.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Magneton feed off of electrical charges.

In the anime

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Ethan's Magneton.

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A Magneton in All Torkoal, No Play!

Magneton first appeared in Sparks Fly for Magnemite. They, along with Magnemite, saved Ash and company from a Grimer attack.

A Magneton is shown in The Rivals and Pokémon World.

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 the Pokémon Center in The Poké Spokesman.

Jackson used a Template:Shiny2 Magneton against Ash during the Silver Conference in Tie One On!.

Wattson used a Magneton in his brief Gym Battle with Ash in Watt's with Wattson?.

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

Magneton is one of the unseen Pokémon Sho offers to trade with Ash in Pika and Goliath.

Several Magneton are seen under the control of Zero in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Magneton makes a cameo aboard the S.S. Anne in Danger: High Voltorb as one of Lt. Surge's Pokémon ready to attack Red. However, it debuts in the next round, Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, when some of them torture Red with Thunderbolt. Lt. Surge has a quad of Magneton, capable of using electromagnetism to create a tetrahedral aura. This aura is able to ferry people as well as attack and trap anything within, as seen in Volumes 3, 10 and 12.

In the TCG

Main article: Magneton (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. Blue Yellow Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet. Stadium Formed by Magnemite that link together when the number of black spots on the sun increases. Fires high-voltage power, etc.
Generation II Gold Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. Silver The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities. Crystal When many Magneton gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves. Stadium 2 Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
Generation III Ruby Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this Pokémon. Sapphire Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this Pokémon inside a Poké Ball. Emerald It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. It generates powerful radio waves that raise temperatures by 3.6 degrees F within a 3,300-foot radius. FireRed A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage. LeafGreen Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Generation IV Diamond It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm. Pearl It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Power Plant
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Magnemite Crystal None Evolve Magnemite
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare New Mauville Emerald Rare New Mauville FireRed LeafGreen Rare Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Colosseum None Trade XD One Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Magnemite Platinum ? Route 222, Victory Road HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Magnemite
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 2 Endless Level 21 Forever Level 21 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Evolve from Magnemite
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel Underground Waterways Dusk Factory
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Sky Stairway (1F-49F)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Oil Field Hideout Haruba Desert Hippowdon Temple Altru Building Altru Tower

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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ¼× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ¼× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ¼× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ¼× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Notes: In Generation I, due to being a pure  Electric-type , the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 2×, the effectiveness of  Flying-type  and  Electric-type  moves is ½×, and the effectiveness of all other moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By breeding

None.

By tutoring

|- style="background:#FCD659" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Special Moves

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

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• The original English name for Magneton was going to be "Recoil".
• On some Pokémon art, Magneton's magnets are small in relation to body size. But on others, the magnets are larger in contrast.
• Although it is said that Magneton is made up of three Magnemite, there is no visible evidence of this. 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 getting together with two real Magnemite. This is similar to the games. However, in Pokémon Snap, a Magneton is created by three Magnemite.
• Magneton is supposedly composed of three Magnemite, however, after evolution, it becomes 10 times heavier. Magnemite weighs 13.2 lbs, while Magneton weighs 132.0 lbs.
• Despite Magnemite and Magneton's various Pokédex entries saying they can cause damage to any electronic devices in their vicinity, in all of their appearances in the anime, they have not disrupted any electronic devices. In fact, the opposite happens in the episodes in which this evolution family has been the focus, and they actually save towns.
• Magneton's Red and Blue sprite is the only instance where one of the Magnemite's faces on Magneton is not facing the same direction as the other two.
• Magneton and its evolution Magnezone have National Dex numbers that differ by 380, more than any other Pokémon related by evolution.
• Magneton and its evolutionary family possess 12 resistances, more than any other Pokémon.
• Magneton, and its pre-evolution Magnemite, are one 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's Generation II shiny sprite, incorrectly shows the ends of the magnets being colored, unlike later generations' sprites.
• Magneton is one of the three Pokémon to evolve via leveling up in certain locations, the others being Eevee, and Nosepass.
  • Of these, Magneton and Nosepass evolve when levelled up in Mt. Coronet.
• In Magneton's Silver sprite it's three "Magnemites" are not connected

Origin

Magneton appears to be a magnetic robot.

Name origin

Magneton's name may be a combination of magnet and ton — indicating that it is larger than Magnemite. A magneton is also a unit of magnetic movement, and a magnetron forms the core of a microwave oven. The rare in Rarecoil may be a reference to the fact that some rare earth elements have interesting magnetic properties, or it may simply be alluding to the fact that it is rarer than Magnemite.

In other languages

• German: Magneton
• French: Magneton
• Korean: 레어코일 Reeokoil
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 三合一磁怪 - Literally "3-in-1 magnetic monster".

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