Magneton (Pokémon)
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| Magneton レアコイル Rarecoil | |
 Artwork from FR/LG | |
| Types | Electric/Steel |
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| Species | Magnet Pokémon |
| Kanto Dex National Dex | #082 |
| Johto Dex | #119 |
| Hoenn Dex | #083 |
| Sinnoh Dex | #179Pt |
| Fiore Browser | R-057 |
| Almia Browser | R-063 |
| Height | 3′03″ (1.0m) |
| Weight | 132.3 lbs. (60.0kg) |
| Abilities | Magnet Pull or Sturdy |
| Egg group | Mineral |
| Time to hatch | 5,120 steps |
| Effort yield | 2 SpA |
| Exp. yield | 161 base exp. |
| Lv. 100 at | 1,000,000 exp. |
| Gender | — |
| Pokédex color | Gray |
| Catch rate | 60 |
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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.
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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 Electric-type Pokémon, but it was eventually discovered to have traits of a Steel-type 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.
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.
Behavior
Habitat
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
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 shiny 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.
Several Magneton are seen under the control of Zero in Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin.
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
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
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| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 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 | Currently unknown |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location | |
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| I | Red | Blue | Rare | Power Plant, Cerulean Cave |
| Yellow | Rare | Power Plant | ||
| II | Gold | Silver | None | Evolve Magnemite |
| Crystal | None | Evolve Magnemite | ||
| 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) | ||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | None | Evolve Magnemite |
| Platinum | ? | Route 222, Victory Road | ||
| Pal Park | Mountain | |||
In side games
| Game | Location |
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| 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 | Offshore Oil Platform Hideout Habura Desert Hippowdon Temple Asoheru Building Asoheru Tower |
Base stats
| HP: | 50 | |
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| Attack: | 60 | |
| Defense: | 95 | |
| Special: | 120 | |
| SpAtk: | 120 | |
| SpDef: | 70 | |
| Speed: | 70 |
The Special stat was used only in Generation I; it was later split into Special Attack and Special Defense.
Type effectiveness
| Weak to | Resistant to | Immune to | Normal effectiveness |
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Learnset
By leveling up
| Generation IV Other generation learnsets: I - II - III | ||||||||
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| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal |
| Start | Tri Attack | Normal | Special | 80 | 100% | 10 | Beauty | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Previous | Tackle | Normal | Physical | 35 | 95% | 35 | Tough | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Previous | Metal Sound | Steel | Status | — | 85% | 40 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| Previous | ThunderShock | Electric | Special | 40 | 100% | 30 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Previous | Supersonic | Normal | Status | — | 55% | 20 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| Previous | SonicBoom | Normal | Special | — | 90% | 20 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Previous | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| Previous | Spark | Electric | Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| Previous | Lock-On | Normal | Status | — | —% | 5 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| 30 | Magnet Bomb | Steel | Physical | 60 | —% | 20 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| 34 | Screech | Normal | Status | — | 85% | 40 | Smart | 2 ♥♥
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| 40 | Discharge | Electric | Special | 80 | 100% | 15 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| 46 | Mirror Shot | Steel | Special | 65 | 85% | 10 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| 50 | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| 54 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical | — | 100% | 5 | Beauty | 2 ♥♥
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| 60 | Zap Cannon | Electric | Special | 120 | 50% | 5 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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By TM/HM
By breeding
None.
By tutoring
| Generation III and IV Other generation learnsets: II - III | ||||||||||||||
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| Game | Move | Type | Cat. | Pwr. | Acc. | PP | Contest | Appeal | ||||||
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Double-Edge | Normal | Physical | 120 | 100% | 15 | Tough | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Endure | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Iron Defense | Steel | Status | — | —% | 15 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Magnet Rise | Electric | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Mimic | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Rollout | Rock | Physical | 30 | 90% | 20 | Tough | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100% | 15 | Beauty | 0 |
| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Cute | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Snore | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100% | 15 | Cool | 3 ♥♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Substitute | Normal | Status | — | —% | 10 | Smart | 1 ♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Swagger | Normal | Status | — | 90% | 15 | Cute | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | —% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| FR | LG | E | XD | D | P | Pt | Thunder Wave | Electric | Status | — | 100% | 20 | Cool | 2 ♥♥
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| 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
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | ||||
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| Shadow moves | Level 30+ | Purified moves | ||
| Shadow Hold | ??? | 
| Refresh | Normal |
| Shadow Rave | ??? | Double-Edge | Normal | |
| Shadow Sky | ??? | Rain Dance | Water | |
| -- | Thunder | Electric | ||
Side game data
| Pokémon Pinball | ||
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| Acquisition: Evolve | |
| Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | ||
| Acquisition: Evolve | |
| Pokémon Trozei! | ||
| Rarity: Common |
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| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: Evolve | Friend Area: Power Plant |
| Phrases | ||
| 51%-100% HP | vzvzvzz... go to next. | |
| 26%-50% HP | vzvzvzzz... hp at 50 percent... | |
| 1%-25% HP | vzvzvzzt... go to error... system failure imminent. | |
| Level Up | vzvzvzt! go to next level! | |
| Pokémon Ranger | ||
Group: 
| Loops: 3 | Minimum Experience: 8 |
| Poké Assist:
| Field Move: Recharge x2 | Maximum Experience: 8 |
| Magneton generates electricity using its magnetism to recharge your Styler. | ||
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness | ||
| Body size: 1 | Recruit Rate: -10% | IQ Group: A |
| Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia | ||
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| Poké Assist: Recharge | Field Move: Recharge x5 |
Evolution
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Sprites
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
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| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
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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, 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 it's 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 coloured, unlike the further generation's sprites.
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 - Derived from magnetic moments.
- Korean: 레어코일 Reeokoil
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 三合一磁怪 - Literally "3-in-1 magnetic monster"