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Magneton (Japanese: レアコイル Reakoiru) is an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. In Generation I, Magneton was pure Electric-type.

Biology

Physiology

Magneton is simply the result of three Magnemite linked together through a strong, magnetic force. The Magnemite that make up Magneton are usually linked together in a triangle formation (with two on the bottom and one on top). However, some 3-D games (usually the Stadium series) depict Magneton as three separate Magnemite.

Behavior

Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that holds it together. Similar to its pre-evolved form, Magnemite, Magneton is able use electromagnetism to levitate and move around. The electromagnetic energy that Magneton emits is so strong that any nearby electronic devices would be fatally damaged; in fact, the strength of Magneton's electromagnetic powers are three times more stronger than Magnemite's. Another dangerous side effect of Magneton's strong electromagnetic force is creating black outs in many cities; because of this, many cities forbid any trainer from letting Magneton out of its Poké ball.

At high voltage, Magneton can release stronger waves of electromagnetic energy and radio waves that can increase temperatures up to 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit with a nearby 3,300-ft. radius. It is also able to cause earaches to anyone that gets too close to it. Magneton usually appear frequently whenever sunspots flare up.

Natural abilities

The abilities that Magneton can have are Sturdy or Magnet Pull. Sturdy prevents any OHKO moves from hitting Magneton. Magnet Pull prevents any Steel-type Pokémon from escaping battle.

Magneton, along with its evolution family, is the only Electric Pokémon that can learn Zap Cannon via leveling up.

Evolution

Magneton is the evolved form of Magnemite. It evolves into Magnezone by leveling-up in Mt. Coronet in the Generation IV games and Chargestone Cave in the Generation V games. In Generation VI , it evolves into Magnezone at level 35 or above on route 13 (the Kalos Power Plant).

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Power Plant, Cerulean Cave Uncommon
Yellow Power Plant Uncommon
Gold and Silver Evolve Magnemite None
Crystal Evolve Magnemite None
Ruby and Sapphire New Mauville Rare
FireRed and LeafGreen Cerulean Cave, Power Plant Rare
Emerald New Mauville Rare
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Magnemite None
Platinum Route 222, Victory Road Rare
HeartGold and SoulSilver Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone, Trade for Dugtrio Uncommon
Black and White Evolve Magnemite (White), Trade (Black) None
Black 2 and White 2 Evolve Magnemite, P2 Laboratory Uncommon
X and Y Lost Hotel Uncommon
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Evolve Magnemite None
Sun and Moon Evolve Magnemite None

Pokédex entries

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Stats

Stats
HP
50
Attack
60
Defense
95
Sp. Atk
1
Sp. Def
1
Speed
70
Total
277

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tri Attack 80 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Electric Terrain 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
1 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
1 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
1 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Magnet Bomb 60 –% 20 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
5 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
7 Magnet Bomb 60 –% 20 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
11 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
13 Light Screen 100% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
17 Sonic Boom 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
19 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
23 Mirror Shot 65 85% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
25 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
29 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
33 Flash Cannon 85 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
39 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
43 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
49 Lock-On –% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
53 Magnet Rise –% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
59 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
63 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Tri Attack 80 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beauty 1 0 ♥
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
4 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 3 0 ♥
7 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
11 Sonic Boom 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 3 0 ♥
15 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
18 Magnet Bomb 60 –% 20 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
21 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
25 Mirror Shot 65 85% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Beauty 2 3 ♥
29 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Smart 1 3 ♥
34 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 3 0 ♥
39 Flash Cannon 85 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Beauty 4 0 ♥
45 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 3 0 ♥
51 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Beauty 2 2 ♥
56 Lock-On –% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 3 0 ♥
62 Magnet Rise –% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Smart 2 0 ♥
67 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
73 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Tri Attack 80 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Tackle 50 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
6 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
11 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
14 Sonic Boom 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
17 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
22 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
27 Electro Ball 100% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
30 Lock-On –% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
34 Magnet Bomb 60 –% 20 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
40 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
46 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
50 Mirror Shot 65 85% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special
54 Magnet Rise –% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
60 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
66 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Tri Attack 80 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beauty 3
Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 3
Tackle 35 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
6 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 3
11 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
14 Sonic Boom 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 3
17 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 2
22 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 3
27 Lock-On –% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
30 Magnet Bomb 60 –% 20 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3
34 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
40 Discharge 80 100% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
46 Mirror Shot 65 85% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Special Cute 2
50 Magnet Rise –% 10 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cute 2
54 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Beauty 2
60 Zap Cannon 120 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Special Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Smart 1 3 ♥
Tackle 35 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
6 Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
11 Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
16 Sonic Boom 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
21 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 2 1 ♥
26 Spark 65 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 1 4 ♥
35 Lock-On –% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
44 Tri Attack 80 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 2 2 ♥
53 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 3 ♥
62 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Tackle 35 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
Sonic Boom 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
Lock-On –% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
35 Swift 60 –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
43 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
53 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Type Electric HOME Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Tackle 35 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
Sonic Boom 90% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
Thunder Shock 40 100% 30 Type Electric HOME Electric
Supersonic 55% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
38 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric
46 Swift 60 –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
54 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Appearances

Anime

Vincent Magneton

A shiny Magneton.

A Shiny Magneton appeared in the episode Tie One On!.

In the episode Watt's with Wattson, a Magneton appears alongside with its pre-evolution Magnemite and a Voltorb, all three under the ownership of the Mauville Gym leader Wattson. It was used by Wattson to battle Ash, but was instantly defeated by Pikachu, because Pikachu's electric attacks were powered up from destroying a mechanical Raikou.

Trivia

  • Starting with the Johto Region, Magneton is one of only two Pokémon to have had their types changed, being as how Steel was introduced when Gold and Silver where released. The other is its pre-evolved form, Magnemite.
  • Magneton, along with its pre-evolved and fully evolved forms, is the only Pokémon with an Electric/Steel-type combination. However, this isn't the case until Gen VII where Togedemaru is introduced.
  • Despite it being seen floating in the air, it doesn't have the ability Levitate, it can, however, learn Magnet Rise, which acts like Levitate when activated.
  • Up until Generation VI, The only move type that isn't affected by Magneton and its evolutionary line's type is Water; all others are super-effective (e.g. Ground), not very effective (e.g. Flying) or don't affect (e.g. Poison).
  • Magneton's third eye is missing in Pokémon Red and Blue.
  • Despite Magneton being composed of three Magnemite, Magneton is 10 times heavier (Magnemite is 6.0 kilograms and Magneton is 60.0 kilograms). However, this might be due to the amount of magnetic force Magneton is emitting.
  • Magneton is one of the few Pokemon to evolve in a certain location (magnetic field). The others being Eevee, Nosepass, Charjabug and Crabrawler.

Origin

  • Like its evolutionary relatives, Magneton is based on a magnet. Being composed of three Magnemites, Magneton may also be based on electromagnetism.

Etymology

  • Magneton's name may be a reference to magneton, which is a unit regarding to magnetic movement, as well as magnetron, a device that is the core of a microwave oven.

Gallery

See also

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