Magnemite (Pokémon)

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Magnemite コイル Coil #081
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Electric Steel Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Magnet Pokémon
Abilities Magnet Pull or Sturdy Sturdy Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #081 Johto #118 Hoenn #082 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1′00″ Imperial 0.3 m Metric 1′00″/0.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 13.2 lbs. Imperial 6.0 kg Metric 13.2 lbs./6.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 89 Battle Exp.: 891*
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

Magnemite (Japanese: コイル Coil) is an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon. Attracted by electricity, it is common in areas such as the Kanto Power Plant and Hoenn's New Mauville. Along with its evolved form Magneton, it is one of only two Pokémon to ever change type; from a pure Electric-type in the Generation I games to an Electric/Steel-type in Generation II and onward.

Magnemite can have one of two abilities: Magnet Pull, which prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping; or Sturdy, which prevents One-Hit KO attacks from having any effect.

Magnemite evolves into Magneton starting at Level 30.

Biology

Physiology

Magnemite is a robotic lifeform that has a gray, circular body with a single, big eye, a horse shoe magnet on its left and right sides, two Phillips head screws that are supposed to be feet, and another screw on top of its head that looks similar to an antenna. Magnemite was originally thought to be a pure Electric type, but research eventually led to the discovery that traits of a Steel-type Pokémon were present, too. Even though Magnemite and its evolved forms are mechanical creatures, they still have emotions, the need to eat and a way of reproducing. Magnemite also might be related to Beldum and Bronzor due to the fact that all of them are partially Steel-type that create electromagnetic waves to float in the air.

Gender differences

This Pokémon is genderless.

Special abilities

The magnetic units on Magnemite's body create electromagnetic waves that allow it to defy gravity and that can potentially disrupt various electrical equipment. Magnemite usually attack by using electrical attacks such as Thunder Wave and Thunderbolt. Magnemite can also focus magnetic energy into a homing-attack known as Magnet Bomb.

Behavior

Magnemite generally keep to themselves. They are quiet and do not bother people. However, if anyone gets near them with magnets or something that emits large amounts of electricity, they can be attracted to such an object. Magnemite are very neutral, but they are very eager to please their trainers and will fight hard. If a wild Magnemite is approached, they will usually go away as they don't care for interaction, however, if attacked, they will retaliate with non-damaging moves such as Thunder Wave or Supersonic. If the attacker persists, they will start to use damaging attacks such as Thundershock or Magnet Bomb, and in extreme cases, Zap Cannon.

Habitat

File:Roughterrain.gif

Rough-terrain Pokémon

Magnemite can usually be found in power plants.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Magnemite feed off of electrical currents.

In the anime

File:SparksFlyforMagnemite.gif

A Magnemite dreaming of electric mice

Magnemite first appeared in Sparks Fly for Magnemite. Ash and friends were in Gringy City while the power went out. When they were looking around for the cause of the power outage, a lone Magnemite showed up and was feeling attracted to Ash's Pikachu, who was having a cold. When a group of Grimer and its Muk leader were chasing Ash and co, a group of Magnemite and Magneton helped to fight them off.

In Get Along, Little Pokémon, Ash, Misty and Tracey met a man named Ethan who used Magnemite to harness electrical energy from bolts of lightning during thunderstorms and then the electrical energy would be given to towns that were without power. Magnemite #6 evolved into a Magneton to save Ash and Pikachu from Team Rocket.

Ash has battled two Gym Leaders with Magnemite: Jasmine in Nerves of Steelix and Wattson in Watt's with Wattson?.

In DP074, Shō offers to trade his Magnemite for Ash's Pikachu (Naturally, Ash refuses the offer).

An army of Magnemite will appear in Giratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin under the ownership of the main villain, Zero.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Special manga

Magnemite makes a multiple cameo aboard the S.S. Anne in Danger: High Voltorb as many of the Pokémon ready to attack Red, however it's not clear if they belong to Lt. Surge or to his sailor. It debuts in the next round, Buzz Off, Electabuzz! searching in the ship for Red.

Later, in Template:PSV, Lt. Surge uses a Magnemite to fight Morty's Misdreavus, using electromagnetism to shield attacks as well as fire Zap Cannon. The fight, however, ended in a draw due to Misdreavus using Destiny Bond.

In the TCG

Main article: Magnemite (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: A group of Magnemite are the clients of the game's second mission, sending the player to save their friend who is trapped in Thunderwave Cave. The rescued Magnemite decides to join the rescue team a couple of days later.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves. Blue Yellow It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electromagnetic waves. Stadium Appears as if out of nowhere. It floats using anti-gravity and discharges electricity from two side-mounted units.
Generation II Gold It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their PokéGear. Silver The units at the sides of its body generate anti-gravity energy to keep it aloft in the air. Crystal The electricity emitted by the units on each side of its body cause it to become a strong magnet. Stadium 2 It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their PokéGear.
Generation III Ruby Magnemite attaches itself to power lines to feed on electricity. If your house has a power outage, check your circuit breakers. You may find a large number of this Pokémon clinging to the breaker box. Sapphire Magnemite floats in the air by emitting electromagnetic waves from the units at its sides. These waves block gravity. This Pokémon becomes incapable of flight if its internal electrical supply is depleted. Emerald The units at its sides are extremely powerful magnets. They generate enough magnetism to draw in iron objects from over 300 feet away. FireRed It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges Thunder Wave and so on from the units at its sides. LeafGreen Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves.
Generation IV Diamond The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne . It feeds on electricity. Pearl The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Power Plant Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Common Power Plant, Route 10
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 6, 7, 38, and 39 Crystal Common Routes 6, 7, 38, and 39
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common New Mauville Emerald Common New Mauville FireRed LeafGreen Common Power Plant Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Fuego Ironworks Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Snap	Tunnel
Pokémon Channel	Back Yard
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Plains
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 2 Secret Storage 19 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Red and Blue)	Thunderwave Cave (End) Lightning Field (1F-7F) Wish Cave (1F-3F)
Pokémon Ranger	Krokka Tunnel Underground Waterways Dusk Factory
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (Time and Darkness)	Bottomless Sea (B1-B49) Sky Stairway (1F-49F) Final Maze (B1-B48)
Pokémon Ranger Batonnage	Pueru City Volcano Cave Union Highway Inochi Cliff

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 25		85 - 132	160 - 254
Attack: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Total: 325	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 95.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ¼× Poison 0× Ground 4× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× None

In Generation I, due to the fact that Magnemite 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 Magnemite uses Magnet Rise, the effectiveness of Ground is 0.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Start Tackle 21 SonicBoom 25 Thundershock 29 Supersonic 27 Thunder Wave 41 Swift 47 Screech

Generation II Level Move Type Start Tackle 6 Thundershock 11 Supersonic 16 SonicBoom 21 Thunder Wave 27 Lock-On 33 Swift 39 Screech 45 Zap Cannon

Generation III Level Move Type Start Metal Sound Tackle 6 Thundershock 11 Supersonic 16 SonicBoom 21 Thunder Wave 26 Spark 32 Lock-On 38 Swift 44 Screech 50 Zap Cannon

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Metal Sound Tackle 6 Thundershock 11 Supersonic 14 SonicBoom 17 Thunder Wave 22 Spark 27 Lock-On 30 Magnet Bomb 33 Screech 38 Discharge 43 Mirror Shot 46 Magnet Rise 49 Gyro Ball 54 Zap Cannon

By TM/HM

Generation I Level Move Type TM06 Toxic TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge 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 Unknown TM06 Toxic TM07 Zap Cannon TM10 Hidden Power TM11 Sunny Day TM13 Snore 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 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 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 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 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

TCG-only Moves

• Selfdestruct
• Attract

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• "Coil" was originally going to be Magnemite's English name.
• Magnemite, along with is evolution Magneton, are the only Pokémon to gain another type with the debut of Generation II. In Generation I, Normal-, Psychic-, Ice-, Ghost-, and Template:Type2 moves were nominally effective against the two. However, once they became Template:Type2, their defenses against these moves rose, even to the point of ineffectiveness for Poison. In this way, Magnemite and Magneton became much more formidable than they were in Generation I. However, it wasn't until Generation III that they gained a single Steel-type attack.
• Despite most of Magnemite's Pokédex entries saying they are able to float through the air with anti-gravity, Magnemite does not have the ability of Levitate. However, as of Generation IV, Magnemite can learn Magnet Rise which simulates Levitate for a short period of time.
• Magnemite is the first Steel Pokémon in National Dex order.
• Although Magnemite does not have feet, it still has a footprint. The footprint is an out line of one of its lower body screws.
• Despite obviously floating, Magnemite and its evolved forms do not have the ability Levitate.

Origin

Magnemite seems to be a magnetic robot.

Name origin

Magnemite's name appears to be a combination of magnet and mite, in the sense of small creature. Alternatively, it could be a play on magnetite. Its Japanese name is simply coil, perhaps referring to the fact that a coil with electric current generates a magnetic field.

In other languages

• German: Magnetilo
• French: Magneti - This is from magnétique which means magnetic, and possibly petit meaning small.
• Korean: 코일 Koil

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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