Magneton
レアコイル Rarecoil
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Height
3' 03"
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1.0m
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3' 03"/1.0m
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0.0m
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Weight
132.3lbs
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60.0kg
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132.3lbs/60.0kg
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0.0kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
0
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Def
0
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Sp.Atk
2
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Speed
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| Base Exp.: 161
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Battle Exp.: 1611*
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Magneton (Japanese: レアコイル Rarecoil) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon and formerly, in Generation I, a pure Electric-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Magnemite starting at level 30 and evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in either Mt. Coronet or Chargestone Cave.
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. The three Magnemite that Magneton consists of can be linked several ways. Magneton is most commonly seen as one Magnemite on top, and two Magnemite linked via body on the bottom, forming a triangle. However, in some cases, the Magnemite will not be connected at all, but remain in a triangular pattern. In the anime, the size of Magneton's magnets change in different episodes. This does not seem to be based on anything except possibly an oversight by the animators. Even though Magneton, its pre-evolution and its evolution are all mechanical creatures, they still have emotions, can get hungry, and have a way of reproducing. 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
Magneton is a genderless species.
Special abilities
Magneton can emit 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 for anyone that gets too close to it. Magneton mostly learns attacks that Magnemite is capable of learning. Magneton and its evolutionary chain are the only Electric-type Pokémon to learn Zap Cannon naturally, before Generation V. Unlike Magnemite, Magneton can learn Tri Attack and it is one of a small number of Pokémon still capable of evolution that are able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact. On very rare occasions, Magneton can know Refresh.
Behavior
Magneton behave similarly to their pre-evolution, Magnemite, in that they generally do not bother people and keep to themselves unless provoked. If they are provoked however, they will resort to non-damaging moves, but, will not hesitate to use more powerful moves if not left alone. Unlike most other evolved Pokémon, in battle, Magneton are very easy to command and rarely lose focus.
When sunspots flare up, Magneton tend to appear more often in the open, presumably due to the changes in the sun's magnetic field.
Habitat
Magneton usually live around power plants and rough terrain where large deposits of metal can be found, but they're harder to find than Magnemite. They're found in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh. Despite their modern, artificial appearance, carvings depicting Magnemite and Magneton have been discovered at the Ruins of Alph, indicating they have existed for at least 1,500 years.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Magneton feed off electrical charges.
In the anime
Shiny Magneton in the anime
Major appearances
Magneton first appeared in Sparks Fly for Magnemite. They, along with Magnemite, saved Ash and company from a Grimer attack.
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 a Pokémon Center in The Poké Spokesman, but the Poké Spokesman was able to calm them down and stop the attack.
Jackson used a Shiny Magneton against Ash during the Silver Conference in Tie One On!. It proved to be very strong, knocking out two of Ash's team members.
An army of Magnemite and Magneton appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior under the ownership of the main villain, Zero.
Minor appearances
A group of Magnemite and a Magneton appeared as security guards in Current Events. Ash was attacked by the Magnemite, but when Ash retaliated with his Chikorita, a Magneton showed up and attacked.
A Magneton is shown in The Rivals and Pokémon World.
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-type Pokémon in Steel Valley picking on a wild Torkoal.
A group of Magneton appeared in Saving the World From Ruins! among the numerous other Steel-types on Iron Island.
Pokédex entries
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| EP101
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Magneton
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Ash's Pokédex
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Magneton, the Magnet Pokémon. The evolved form of Magnemite. Its heavy gravitational power allow it to float, and it can emit powerful magnetic and electric fields.
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
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, 7, 10, and 12.
Another Magneton is shown as a member of Wattson's team, as well as two in Jasmine's.
Cyrus was briefly shown with a Magneton before it evolved to a Magnezone in Mt. Coronet.
In the TCG
- Main article: Magneton (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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| Generation I
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Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
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Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.
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Formed by Magnemite that link together when the number of black spots on the sun increases. Fires high-voltage power, etc.
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| Generation II
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Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.
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When many Magneton gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.
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| Generation III
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
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Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
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| Generation IV
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It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
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Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
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Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.
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Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
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No Pokédex data is available.
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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Range
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| At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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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 120.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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| This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magneton in Generation V
- 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 Magneton in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magneton
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magneton
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations
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- A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Magneton can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Magneton cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magneton
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magneton
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Magneton is originally known as "Recoil".
- Although it is said that Magneton is made up of three Magnemite, there is contradictory evidence seen in various forms of media.
- 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 combining with two real Magnemite. Similarly, in the main series games, when Magnemite reaches level 30, it evolves without the aid of two additional Magnemite. This is unlike Mantyke which requires a Remoraid to evolve.
- However, in Pokémon Snap, a Magneton is clearly shown to be created by three Magnemite. Also, when two Magnemite get stuck together halfway through evolution in the original Mystery Dungeon games, they mention how three Magnemite are supposed to come together to evolve.
- Magneton is supposedly composed of three Magnemite; however, after evolution, it becomes exactly 10 times heavier. Magnemite weighs 13.2 lbs (6 kg), while Magneton weighs 132.0 lbs (60 kg).
- Magneton and its evolution Magnezone have National Pokédex numbers that differ by 380, more than any other Pokémon related by evolution.
- Magneton and its evolutionary line have twelve resistances and one immunity, making them the most resistant Pokémon ever (as no other type combination has the same or higher amount of resistancies and/or immunities, regarding abilities). 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.
- Magneton can be found underleveled at level 26 in New Mauville; this also allows for Magnezone as low as level 27 if one is sent through Pal Park. They are found even further underleveled in Johto's Safari Zone, at level 17, giving players the ability to legitimately have a level 18 Magnezone.
- Magneton and its pre-evolution Magnemite are two 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 has been used by more rival characters than any other Pokémon, being used by three. Blue, Silver, and Wally.
Generation II type change
Magneton, along with its pre-evolution Magnemite, were pure Electric-type in Generation I, but became dual type Electric/Steel in Generation II. This makes them the first, and currently only Pokémon to gain an extra type. One could argue that this was purely because the Steel type had not been officially recognized by Pokémon researchers in Generation I; however, in FireRed and LeafGreen they are Electric/Steel-type. Due to this type change, Magneton is the second Steel-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order (after Magnemite), but it was unable to learn any Steel-type moves until Generation III (and even then, it could only learn Metal Sound).
Origin
Magneton is a cluster of three Magnemite which in turn seems to be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one of the four fundamental interactions of nature. They are likely linked through strong electromagnetic force.
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
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| German
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Magneton
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| French
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Magneton
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| Korean
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레어코일 Reeokoil
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Literally Rare Coil, based on its Japanese name.
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| Chinese (Mandarin)
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三合一磁怪 Sānhéyīcíguài
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Literally "Three-in-one magnetic monster".
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| Chinese (Cantonese)
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三合一磁怪 Sāamhahpyātchìhgwaai
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Same as Mandarin name.
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External links
Notes
Metal Coat (5%)
Magnet (5%)
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For other sprites and images, please see Magneton images on Bulbagarden Archives.
