Magneton
レアコイル Rarecoil
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Artwork from FR/LG
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HP
0
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| Sp.Atk
2
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| Speed
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| Exp.
161
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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 since the Steel-type hadn't been introduced at the time.
It evolves from Magnemite starting at level 30, and evolves into Magnezone via 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 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 still remain in a triangular pattern. In the anime, the size of Magneton's magnets change in different episodes. This doesn't seem to be based on anything except possibly an oversight by the animators. 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 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
This Pokémon is genderless.
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 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
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.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
Magneton feed off of electrical charges.
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 the Pokémon Center in The Poké Spokesman.
Jackson used a shiny Magneton against Ash during the Silver Conference in Tie One On!.
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
| Episode
| Pokémon
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| Entry
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| EP101
| Magneton
| Ash's Pokédex
| 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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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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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, 10 and 12.
In the TCG
- Main article: Magneton (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
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| Blue
| Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
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| Yellow
| Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.
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| Stadium
| 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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| II
| Gold
| Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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| Silver
| The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.
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| Crystal
| When many Magneton gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.
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| Stadium 2
| Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
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| LeafGreen
| Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
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| IV
| Diamond
| It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
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| Pearl
| It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
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| Platinum
| Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
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| HeartGold
| Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
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| SoulSilver
| The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.
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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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| 110 - 157
| 210 - 304
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| 58 - 123
| 112 - 240
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| 90 - 161
| 175 - 317
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| 112 - 189
| 220 - 372
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| 67 - 134
| 130 - 262
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| 67 - 134
| 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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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
None.
Special Moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- The original English name for Magneton was planned to be "Recoil."
- Although it is said that Magneton is made up of three Magnemite, there is no evidence of this in the anime. 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.
- Also, when two Magnemite first get stuck together 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 10 times heavier. Magnemite weighs 13.2 lbs, while Magneton weighs 132.0 lbs.
- Magneton's sprites in the handheld games show the three Magnemite that make it up as being connected together; however, in the console games, they are shown as three separate Magnemite floating in a triangular formation with each other, only touching when they attack.
- 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, along with its pre-evolution Magnemite, are the only Pokémon to gain another type with the debut of another generation, gaining a dual Electric/Steel typing.
- 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 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.
- 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's Generation II shiny sprite 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 leveled up in Mt. Coronet.
- Magneton is the only one of the three who has already evolved.
- Magneton and its evolutionary chain are the only Electric-type Pokémon to learn Zap Cannon naturally.
Origin
Magneton appears to be based on the concept of a living magnet.
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
External links
Notes
Metal Coat (5%)
Magnet (5%)
( Electric )
Body size: 1
(Recharge)
(Recharge ×5)
For other sprites and images, please see Magneton images on Bulbagarden Archives.
