Magnemite
コイル Coil
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
| Atk
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| Def
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| Sp.Atk
1
| Sp.Def
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| Speed
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| Exp.
89
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Magnemite (Japanese: コイル Coil) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon. However, in Generation I, it was pure Electric-type since the Steel-type hadn't been introduced at the time.
It evolves into Magneton starting at level 30, who evolves into Magnezone via level-up in Mt. Coronet.
Biology
Physiology
Magnemite is a seemingly-robotic life form that has a gray, circular metal body with a single big eye, a horse shoe magnet on its left and right sides, two Phillips head screws that serve no noticeable purpose, and another Phillips head screw on top of its head that looks similar to an antenna. Magnemite was originally thought to be a pure Electric-type, but research eventually led to the discovery that traits of a Steel-type Pokémon were present, too. Even though Magnemite and its evolved forms are mechanical creatures, they still have emotions, the need to eat, and a way of reproducing. Magnemite also might be related to Beldum and Bronzor due to the fact that all of them are partially Steel-type that create electromagnetic waves to float in the air.
Gender differences
This Pokémon is genderless.
Special abilities
The magnetic units on Magnemite's body create electromagnetic waves that allow it to defy gravity and that can potentially disrupt various electrical equipment. Magnemite usually attack by using electrical attacks such as Thunder Wave and Zap Cannon. Magnemite can also focus magnetic energy into a homing-attack known as Magnet Bomb.
Behavior
Magnemite generally keep to themselves. They are quiet and do not bother people. However, if anyone gets near them with magnets or something that emits large amounts of electricity, they can be attracted to such an object. Magnemite are very neutral, but they are very eager to please their trainers and will fight hard. If a wild Magnemite is approached, they will usually go away as they don't care for interaction, however, if attacked, they will retaliate with non-damaging moves such as Thunder Wave or Supersonic. If the attacker persists, they will start to use damaging attacks such as ThunderShock or Magnet Bomb, and in extreme cases, Zap Cannon.
Habitat
Magnemite can usually be found around power plants or any rough terrain where there may be large amounts of metal nearby.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Magnemite feed off of electrical currents, which is why they are frequently found around power plants.
In the anime
A group of Magnemite in the anime
Major appearances
Magnemite first appeared in Sparks Fly for Magnemite. Ash and 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 was having a cold. When a group of Grimer and its Muk leader were chasing Ash and co, 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 group of Magnemite, and a Magneton, appeared as security guards in Current Events as they first attacked Team Rocket who snuck into a power station guarded entirely by Pokémon. Ash saw the door had been opened by someone, and went to investigate, and was also attacked by the Magnemite.
An army of Magnemite and Magneton appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior under the ownership of the main villain, Zero.
Minor appearances
Ash has battled two Gym Leaders with Magnemite: Jasmine in Nerves of Steelix and Wattson in Watt's with Wattson?.
Some Magnemite, their evolved form Magneton, and various other Steel-type Pokémon appeared in All Torkoal, No Play!.
Magnemite is one of the Electric-type Pokémon that was seen in the lake with crystal in As Clear As Crystal.
In Pika and Goliath!, Sho offered to trade his Magnemite for Ash's Pikachu (Naturally, Ash refused the offer).
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 group of Magnemite also appeared in Steeling Peace of Mind! and Saving the World From Ruins!.
A group of Magnemite served as "watch dogs" for the Valley Windworks in DP144.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
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| EP030
| Magnemite
| Ash's Pokédex
| 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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| Original series entries continue below.
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| Pokémon
| Pokédex
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| EP101
| Magnemite
| Ash's Pokédex
| 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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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Magnemite makes a multiple cameo 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.
Later, in Volume 13, Lt. Surge uses a Magnemite to fight Morty's Misdreavus, using electromagnetism to shield attacks as well as fire Zap Cannon. The fight, however, ended in a draw due to Misdreavus using Destiny Bond.
In the TCG
- Main article: Magnemite (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
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| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves.
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| Blue
| Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves.
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| Yellow
| It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electromagnetic waves.
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| Stadium
| Appears as if out of nowhere. It floats using anti-gravity and discharges electricity from two side-mounted units.
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| II
| Gold
| It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their PokéGear.
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| Silver
| The units at the sides of its body generate anti-gravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.
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| Crystal
| The electricity emitted by the units on each side of its body cause it to become a strong magnet.
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| Stadium 2
| It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their PokéGear.
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| III
| Ruby
| 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
| 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
| 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
| It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges Thunder Wave and so on from the units at its sides.
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| LeafGreen
| Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves.
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| IV
| Diamond
| The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity.
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| Pearl
| The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity.
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| Platinum
| The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate.
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| HeartGold
| It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their PokéGear.
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| SoulSilver
| The units at the sides of its body generate anti-gravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.
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Game locations
In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 85 - 132
| 160 - 254
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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| 67 - 134
| 130 - 262
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| 90 - 161
| 175 - 317
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| 54 - 117
| 103 - 229
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| 45 - 106
| 85 - 207
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 95.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Magnemite is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
None.
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- "Coil" was originally going to be Magnemite's English name.
- Magnemite, along with its evolution Magneton, are the only Pokémon to gain another type with the debut of another generation, gaining a dual Electric/Steel typing.
- Magnemite was unable to learn any Steel-type moves until Generation III.
- 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, and so they are still affected by Earthquake or other Ground-type moves. However, as of Generation IV, Magnemite can learn Magnet Rise which simulates Levitate for a short period of time.
- Magnemite and its evolutionary line have twelve resistances and one immunity, making them the most resistant Pokémon to date. With the addition of Magnet Rise, which makes them immune to Ground-type attacks for a short period of time, their only double weakness is negated.
- Magnemite is the first Steel-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
- Due to their inclusion in Platinum's extended Sinnoh Dex, 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-typed Electric Pokémon that are part of a three-stage evolutionary line.
- Magnemite and its evolved forms are the only Electric-type Pokémon to naturally learn Zap Cannon.
Origin
Magnemite seems to be based on the concept of a living magnet.
Name origin
Magnemite's name appears to be a combination of magnet and mite, in the sense of small creature. Alternatively, it could be a play on magnetite. Its Japanese name is simply coil, perhaps referring to the fact that a coil with electric current generates a magnetic field.
In other languages
External links
Notes
Metal Coat (8%)
( Electric )
Body size: 1
(Recharge)
(Recharge ×2)
For other sprites and images, please see Magnemite images on Bulbagarden Archives.
