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Magneton is the result of three Magnemites being linked together by a strong magnetic force, although a single Magnemite can evolve by itself when no other Magnemites are in vicinity. There are several ways that the three Magnemites that Magneton consists of can be linked together in. 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 share traits with non-mechanical creatures: Magneton are able to feel emotions, get hungry, and reproduce. Magneton has been considered to be related to Metang and Bronzong since both are also half Steel-type Pokémon that floats by using electromagnetic waves.
Gender differences
This Pokémon is genderless.
Special abilities
Magneton emits strange radio waves that can greatly damage various electronic equipment, raise air temperatures by 3.6 degrees Farenheit within a 3,300-foot radius and cause earaches to anyone that gets to 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
Habitat
Magneton usually live in power plants, but they're harder to find than Magnemite. On rare occasions, groups of Magneton migrate to Mt. Coronet so they can evolve.
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.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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.
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.
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.
In Generation I, due to the fact that Magneton was introduced as a Pure Electric Type, the effectiveness of Ground is 200, of Electric and Flying is 50, and all the rest - 100.
The original English name for Magneton was going to be "Recoil".
Origin
Magneton appears to be a magnetic robot.
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.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.