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Magneton レアコイル Rarecoil
Artwork from FR/LG
National Dex	#082
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Type	Electric / Steel
Species	Magnet Pokémon
Height	3′03″ (1.0m)
Weight	132.3 lbs. (60.0kg)
Abilities	Magnet Pull
	Sturdy
Egg group	Mineral
Time to hatch	5,120 steps
Effort yield	2 SpA
Exp. yield	161 base exp.
Lv100 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 an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Pokémon Special manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Base stats 5.4 Type effectiveness 5.5 Learnset 5.5.1 By leveling up 5.5.2 By TM/HM 5.5.3 By breeding 5.5.4 By tutoring 5.5.5 Special moves 5.6 Side game data 5.7 Evolution 5.8 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

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 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.

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
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.

Game locations

Gen	Game	Rarity	Location
I	Pokémon Red and Blue	Rare	Power Plant, Cerulean Cave
	Pokémon Yellow	Rare	Power Plant
II	Pokémon Gold and Silver	None	Evolve Magnemite
	Pokémon Crystal	None	Evolve Magnemite
III	Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire	Rare	New Mauville
	Pokémon Emerald	Rare	New Mauville
	Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen	Rare	Power Plant, Cerulean Cave
	Pokémon Colosseum	None	Trade
	Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness	One	Cipher Key Lair (Shadow)
IV	Pokémon Diamond and Pearl	None	Evolve Magnemite
	Pokémon Platinum		Unknown
	Pal Park		Mountain

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	Evolve from Magnemite
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel Underground Waterways Dusk Factory
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Offshore Oil Platform Hideout Habura Desert Hippowdon Temple Asoheru Building Asoheru Tower

Base stats

HP:	50
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

Weakness	Resistance
Fighting: 2× Ground: 4× Fire: 2×	Normal: ½× Flying: ¼× Poison: 0× Rock: ½× Bug: ½× Ghost: ½× Steel: ¼× Grass: ½× Electric: ½× Psychic: ½× Ice: ½× Dragon: ½× Dark: ½×	Water: 1×

In Generation I, due to the fact that Magneton was introduced as a pure Electric-type, the effectiveness of Ground is 200, and Electric and Flying are 50. All the rest are 100.

When Magneton uses Magnet Rise, the effectiveness of Ground is 0.

Learnset

Magnemite is capable of learning the following moves.
Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply.

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Tackle SonicBoom Thundershock Supersonic Thunder Wave 38 Thunder Wave 46 Swift 54 Screech

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Tackle Thundershock Supersonic SonicBoom Thunder Wave Lock-On 35 Swift 43 Screech 53 Zap Cannon

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Metal Sound Tackle Thundershock Supersonic SonicBoom Thunder Wave Spark 35 Lock-On 44 Tri Attack 53 Screech 62 Zap Cannon

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Metal Sound Tackle Thundershock Supersonic SonicBoom Thunder Wave Spark Lock-On 30 Magnet Bomb 34 Screech 40 Discharge 46 Mirror Shot 50 Magnet Rise 54 Gyro Ball 60 Zap Cannon

By TM/HM

Generation I Level Move Type TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM15 Hyper Beam TM20 Rage TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM44 Rest TM45 Thunder Wave TM50 Substitute HM05 Flash

Generation II Level Move Type TM03 Curse TM06 Toxic TM07 Zap Cannon TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM40 Defense Curl TM44 Rest HM05 Flash

Generation III Level Move Type TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM34 Shock Wave TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest HM05 Flash

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. TM06 Toxic TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Light Screen TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM24 Thunderbolt TM25 Thunder TM27 Return TM32 Double Team TM33 Reflect TM38 Shock Wave TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM57 Charge Beam TM58 Endure TM64 Explosion TM67 Recycle TM68 Giga Impact TM70 Flash TM73 Thunder Wave TM74 Gyro Ball TM77 Psych Up TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute TM91 Flash Cannon

By breeding

By tutoring

Move	Type	Cat.	Version
Double-Edge			FR	LG	E
Mimic			FR	LG	E
Substitute			FR	LG	E
Thunder Wave			FR	LG	E
Endure					E
Rollout					E
Sleep Talk					E
Snore					E
Swagger					E
Swift					E

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Magneton knows Shadow Hold, Shadow Rave and Shadow Sky as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Refresh after being purified.

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
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 Ranger Batonnage
Group:	Poké Assist: Recharge	Field Move: Recharge x5

Evolution

Basic Magnemite

Level 30 Magneton

Level up at Mt. Coronet Magnezone

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
			Image:Spr 3e 082 s.gif
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum			Back
			Image:Spr 4p 082.png
			Image:Spr 4p 082 s.png

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

Trivia

• The original English name for Magneton was going to be "Recoil".
• 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. This makes even less sense if you take into account that in the two episodes that have focused on Magnemite and Magneton (EP030 & EP101), they actually saved cities from power outages.
• 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.

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

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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