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Magneton Magnet Pokémon レアコイル Rarecoil #082 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Electric Steel Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Magnet Pull or Sturdy Cacophony Cacophony Analytic Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Mineral Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 3'03" 1.0 m Magneton 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 132.3 lbs. 60.0 kg Magneton 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 161 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 163 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Magneton 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 2 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Gray	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Magneton (Japanese: レアコイル Rarecoil) is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation I. Prior to Generation II, it was a pure Electric-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Magnemite starting at level 30 and evolves into Magnezone when leveled up in a special magnetic field (in Generation IV through Generation VII) or when exposed to a Thunder Stone (in Generation VIII).

Biology

Magneton splitting into three Magnemite

Magneton is the result of three Magnemite becoming linked together by a strong magnetic force, although a single Magnemite can evolve by itself when no other Magnemite are in the vicinity. Each individual Magnemite has a gray spherical body with a single eye, a gray and red-and-blue tipped horseshoe magnet on each side. The topmost Magnemite has three Phillips head screws on its body, while the others appear to have only two. The three Magnemite that Magneton consists of can be linked in several ways. Magneton is most commonly seen as one Magnemite on top, and two Magnemite linked by the screws on the bottom, forming a triangle. In some cases, commonly seen in 3D games such as Pokémon Snap, the Magnemite will not be connected at all, remain in a triangular formation at rest, and are able to freely move within each other's vicinity to form other patterns. In this case, all three Magnemite have three screws. The magnetic forces that hold the three Magnemite together are powerful enough to dry up all moisture and raise the temperature 3.6°F (2°C) within a 3,300 foot (1,000 meter) radius. It can also be disruptive to electronic devices. It uses powerful radio waves to help it study the surrounding area.

Being composed of three Magnemite, it is about three times as powerful electrically, though not three times as intelligent. Even though Magneton is a mechanical creature, it still has the need to eat. As seen in the anime, food for Magneton consists of electrical currents. It is usually found in rough terrain, often near power plants. When sunspots flare up, Magneton tends to appear more often, presumably due to the changes in the sun's magnetic field. When rain clouds form, it also gathers in high areas prone to lightning strikes. As seen in the manga, it possesses the ability to form its electricity into both platforms and barriers. Despite its modern, artificial appearance, carvings depicting Magneton have been discovered at the Ruins of Alph, and one was shown in a flashback to the great war of Kalos, indicating it has existed for at least 3000 years.

In the anime

In the main series

Magneton in the anime

Shiny Magneton in the anime

Major appearances

Clemont's Magneton

Clemont owns a Magneton, which he keeps at the Lumiose Gym so Clembot can use it for Gym Battles while Clemont is away. It first appeared in Clemont's Got a Secret!, where it was revealed to be able to separate itself into three Magnemite in order to dodge attacks.

Other

In Sparks Fly for Magnemite, multiple Magneton, along with a Magnemite, saved Ash and his friends from a Grimer attack.

In Get Along, Little Pokémon, Ethan's Magnemite evolved into a Magneton to save Ash and his Pikachu from Team Rocket. This Magneton is nicknamed Number 6.

In The Poké Spokesman, a group of phony Pokémon interpreters deprived their two Magneton of electricity so they would remain obedient. They were convinced by Simon to cease their attacks on a Pokémon Center.

In Current Events, a Magneton served as a security guard for an electric company's power station. Ash was attacked by the Magnemite assisting Magneton, but when he retaliated with Chikorita, Magneton attacked as well.

In Tie One On!, Jackson used a Shiny Magneton against Ash during the Silver Conference. It proved to be very strong, knocking out Pikachu and Cyndaquil before being defeated by Bulbasaur.

In Watt's with Wattson?, Wattson used a Magneton during his brief Gym battle with Ash. It was easily defeated by Pikachu, who had become super-charged during an incident at the Mauville Gym. Three wild Magneton also appeared later in the same episode.

In All Torkoal, No Play!, multiple Magneton were among the Steel-type Pokémon in the Valley of Steel bullying a wild Torkoal.

In Giratina and the Sky Warrior, an army of Magneton and Magnemite, led by a Magnezone, was owned by Zero. He mainly used them as a swarm to trap or capture targets by linking together around them.

In Confronting the Darkness!, Belmondo has a Magneton. It was first used by the Dark Clembot to destroy electric appliances in a storehouse using Discharge. It then battled Clemont's Heliolisk, which was being used by Clembot. After a hard-fought battle, it was recalled by Belmondo after the battle had been interrupted by Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

In Mewtwo Strikes Back, a Trainer's Magneton was defeated by Mewtwo while it was serving Giovanni.

In The Power of One, a Magneton sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In The Legend of Thunder!, multiple Magneton were lured by the "Miracle Crystal" used by Attila and Hun.

A Magneton appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In Harley Rides Again, a Coordinator's Magneton competed in the Wisteria Town Pokémon Contest.

In Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!, a Coordinator's Magneton competed in the Floaroma Contest. In the next episode, it was still competing in the same Contest.

In Saving the World from Ruins!, multiple Magneton were some of the Steel-type Pokémon that had been disturbed due to Team Galactic's interference on Iron Island.

In the ending credits of Zoroark: Master of Illusions, a Magneton played in the Pokémon Baccer World Cup.

A Magneton appeared in A Campus Reunion!.

In The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!, four Magneton were controlled by Team Rocket.

In I Choose You!, a Magneton fell under the control of Marshadow.

In Alola, Kanto!, Rotom photographed a Magneton.

Molayne's Magneton first appeared in Showering the World with Love!. In Turning the Other Mask!, it caused a power outage at the Battle Royal Dome, allowing Kukui to slip away and become the Masked Royal.

Three Magneton appeared in The Power of Us, with two each under the ownership of a Trainer and the other appearing during a flashback.

In Securing the Future!, three Trainers' Magneton joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its true form.

In Show Me the Metal!, a group of Meltan tried to consume a Magneton, only for it to attack them in return.

Pokédex entries

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Magneton (rear) in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, Colress's Magneton accompanied him when he met up with Nate in the Castelia City square.

In Pokémon Generations

Magneton in Pokémon Generations

A soldier's Magneton appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.

In the manga

Magneton in Pokémon Adventures

In the Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage - the Comic manga

A Magneton appeared in Team Dim Sun as one of the Pokémon Heath controlled.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Magneton debuted aboard the S.S. Anne in Danger: High Voltorb as one of Lt. Surge's Pokémon ready to attack Red. However, later in Buzz Off, Electabuzz!, some of them tortured Red with Thunderbolt. Lt. Surge uses two on his shoulder pads in Go for the Golbat where they produced sonic booms that act as a defensive barrier. Lt. Surge has a squad 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.

A wild Magneton appeared in a flashback in Electro Magneton, where it and three Magnemite attacked Blue and Evan. Blue used his Machamp to defeat it.

Jasmine's two Magneton first appeared in Quilava Quandary. They were seen accompanying Jasmine through Ecruteak City. They, along with their Trainer, were caught in the earthquake the ravaged the entire area.

A Magneton appeared as a member of Wattson's team, debuting in Plugging Past Electrike I.

Cyrus was briefly shown with a Magneton in Passing by Probopass and Maneuvering around Magnezone before it evolved into a Magnezone in Mt. Coronet.

A Magneton belonging to an Aether Foundation Employee first appeared in PASM23.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

A Magneton appeared in A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!, under the ownership of Jasmine.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Magneton appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.

In the Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission manga

A Magneton appeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two as one of the Pokémon that Lunick captured with his Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Three and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A Magneton appeared in PZ04, under the ownership of Lt. Surge.

In the TCG

Main article: Magneton (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Silver Leaf (100%)
Yellow*
Ruby	Sapphire	Metal Coat (5%)
Emerald
Pokémon XD		Metal Coat (100%)
FireRed	LeafGreen	Magnet (5%)
Platinum		Metal Coat (5%)
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Metal Coat (5%)
Black 2	White 2	Metal Coat (5%)
X	Y	Metal Coat (5%)
Sword	Shield	Metal Coat (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM/HM

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 40 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM80 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20 TM82 TM82 Electroweb Electric Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM90 TM90 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TR09 TR09 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TR19 TR19 Tri Attack Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR52 TR52 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR80 TR80 Electro Ball Electric Special 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15

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 TM moves from other generations

By breeding

By tutoring

By a prior evolution

TCG-only moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
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 Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -10% IQ group: A
Pokémon Ranger Group: Electric Poké Assist: Electric Field move: (Recharge ×2) Loops: 3 Min. exp.: 8 Max. exp.: 8 Browser entry R-057 Magneton generates electricity using its magnetism to recharge your Styler.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Electric Poké Assist: Recharge Field move: (Recharge ×5) Browser entry R-063 It discharges electricity from its body. It protects itself with an electric barrier.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Electric Poké Assist: (present) Recharge Field move: (present) (Recharge ×4) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-111 It restores the Styler Energy.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.67 seconds Base HP: 48 Base Attack: 78 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Electric Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Electric Attack Power: 60 - 120 10 #441 Crowd Control Increases damage when there are more Magneton in the puzzle area. Swappable Skill(s): Three Force
Pokémon GO Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 223 Base Defense: 169 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 100 + Fast Attacks: Spark, Charge Beam*, Thunder Shock* Charged Attacks: Zap Cannon*, Magnet Bomb, Flash Cannon, Discharge*, Frustration‡, Return‡