Magneton

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For other uses, see Magneton (disambiguation).
Magneton
Image:MagnetonPokemon.png
National Pokédex
Magnemite - Magneton (#082) - Farfetch'd
Johto Pokédex
Magnemite - Magneton (#119) - Voltorb
Hoenn Pokédex
Magnemite - Magneton (#083) - Voltorb
Japanese name Rarecoil
Evolves from Magnemite
Evolves into Magnezone (from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl onwards)
Generation First
Species Magnet Pokémon
Type Electric / Steel (from Pokémon Gold and Silver onward)
Height 3 ft 3 in (1.0 m)
Weight 132.3 lb (60.0 kg)
Ability Magnet Pull / Sturdy

Magneton (レアコイル Reakoiru?, Rarecoil in original Japanese language versions) is one of 493 fictional species from the Pokémon franchise. The name comes from magneton, a unit of magnetic moment, a magnetron, which forms the core of a microwave oven, or may be a portmonteau of magnet and ton. Its name was originally going to be Recoil (similar to the Japanese name). Like Magnemite, Magneton is notable as one of the only two Pokémon to change types between Pokémon Red and Blue and Pokémon Gold and Silver, and as one of the first Steel-type Pokémon. The Japanese name Rarecoil comes from the English words rare and coil.

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[edit] Biology

Magneton has many odd traits. Magneton is formed when 3 Magnemite link together by a strong magnetic force. This magnetic force is so strong that moisture in its vicinity dries instantly.

Magneton constantly generates strange radio signals which induce earaches when close by. This Pokémon raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within a 3,300 foot radius. It usually appears when sunspots flare up. Also, despite the fact that it's made up of three Magnemite, it weighs ten times more than a Magnemite.

The three Magnemite can link together in many different ways, making many types of Magneton similar to Unown. The possibilities of Magneton essentially have the same abilities, so people don't bother to record the Magneton types.

[edit] In the video games

In Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Mauville City's Gym Leader Wattson uses a Level 23 Magneton to battle the player.

Wild Magneton can be found in the northern rooms of the New Mauville Power Plant. They often hold the Metal Coat, an item useful for evolving certain Pokemon through trade.

Magneton appear in Pokémon Snap if three Magnemite are lured together, they will become a Magneton. Magneton can also be snagged in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Magneton is known as the Skarmory-slayer for being the best solution for destroying the ever-common and notorious Pokémon Skarmory, as a Magneton can "lock" a Skarmory into the battle with its Magnet Pull ability, then knock out the Skarmory (which is very weak against electric attacks) with electric attacks.

Magneton will make a return in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, which will offer Magneton an evolution. The new Pokémon was later revealed to be Magnezone, which appears to be one giant Magnemite with two normal sized ones fused to its sides to form a flying saucer. Although it's slightly slower than Magneton, all of its other stats are higher.

[edit] In other properties

[edit] In the card game

Magneton in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Magneton in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Magneton in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Fossil series.)
Magneton in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Fossil series.)

Magneton and Magnemite were two of the nine existing Lightning-type Pokémon in the first generation of Pokémon games and cards, which means that Magneton has many, many cards dedicated to it. All of the following cards are named Magneton, are stage-1, and are Lightning-type unless stated otherwise:

  • Base Set (and Base Set 2)
  • Fossil
  • Team Rocket (as Dark Magneton)
  • Gym Heroes (as Lt.Surge's Magneton)
  • Neo Revelation (Steel-type)
  • Aquapolis (Steel-type)
  • Skyridge
  • Skyridge (Steel-type)
  • EX Dragon
  • EX Dragon
  • EX: Firered & Leafgreen
  • EX: Team Rocket Returns (Dark/Steel dual-type, as Dark Magneton)
  • EX Delta Species
  • EX Delta Species (Steel-type, as Holon's Magneton)
  • EX Legend Maker

Holon's Magneton is able to be played like a Double Rainbow energy card from a player's hand if one energy card already attached to the Pokémon to receive the Magneton is returned to the player's hand.

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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