Magneton
Magneton is an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon. It is the evolved form of Magnemite, and it evolves into Magnezone under certain conditions. Magneton is known for its strong magnetic forces and the ability to generate powerful electric currents.
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Magneton’s unique design showcases its electromagnetic nature and its evolution from the single Magnemite entities.
The three Magnemite that compose Magneton form an equilateral triangle, emphasizing symmetry. The magnetic forces binding the Magnemite together are remarkably strong, creating a stable and cohesive structure. Magneton’s internal circuitry integrates seamlessly, allowing for coordinated electromagnetic activity among the three units.
Each Magnemite retains its singular eye, suggesting individual sensory capabilities within the collective whole.
The internal workings of Magneton involve synchronized energy flow, contributing to its ability to generate powerful electric currents. Magneton’s metallic gray coloration is complemented by subtle variations and detailing, showcasing a sleek and technological aesthetic.
Magneton’s adeptness at levitating showcases a mastery of magnetic repulsion, enabling it to move with precision. The three Magnemite exhibit a high level of coordination, allowing Magneton to move and navigate efficiently.
Each component of Magneton functions as an electric node, collectively producing and controlling electrical energy. Despite comprising three entities, Magneton maintains a unified polarity, a testament to the precision of its magnetic alignment.
Magneton’s design reflects an adaptability to its electromagnetic environment, emphasizing its role as a transitional evolutionary stage.
Behaviour
Magneton’s behavior is primarily influenced by its electromagnetism and its composite structure formed by three Magnemite units. Here are detailed aspects of Magneton’s behavior.
Magneton’s three Magnemite components work in perfect unison, creating a cohesive and harmonious electromagnetic field. The individual Magnemite within Magneton share a collective consciousness, allowing for coordinated decision-making.
Magneton exhibits precise movement and navigation, utilizing its magnetic levitation to traverse various terrains with ease. In response to threats, Magneton can swiftly reconfigure its magnetic field to repel or deflect incoming attacks, showcasing a defensive prowess.
Magneton communicates with other Electric-type Pokémon and Magnemite through electromagnetic signals and magnetic fields. Magneton may engage in social interactions with other Electric-type Pokémon, particularly Magnemite and Magneton counterparts, through magnetic fields. Magneton demonstrates an ability to adapt its electromagnetic field to environmental changes, ensuring optimal functionality in diverse surroundings.
During battles, Magneton showcases remarkable teamwork, strategically using its three magnetic bodies to execute powerful Electric-type moves. Magneton can sense and respond to changes in magnetic fields or disruptions, enabling it to react swiftly to external stimuli. To conserve energy, Magneton may enter a low-power state, reducing its magnetic activity when not engaged in battles or specific tasks.
Magneton displays a protective instinct towards its individual Magnemite components, ensuring the well-being of each unit within the collective structure.
Magneton’s behavior is intricately tied to its electromagnetic nature, fostering efficient communication, defensive strategies, and cooperative interactions with both its own components and other Pokémon in its environment.
Evolution
Magneton evolves from Magnemite at level 30 usually, when exposed to a powerful magnetic field. Here are the detailed aspects of Magneton’s evolution.
The evolution process of Magneton is triggered by exposure to intense magnetic fields. This process is essential for the transformation from a single Magnemite to the triad structure of Magneton. Magneton’s evolution is unique as it involves the simultaneous evolution of three Magnemite units. The trio merges into a cohesive, tripartite magnetic structure.
The evolutionary energy exchange among the three Magnemite units is synchronized, ensuring a harmonious evolution into Magneton. The magnetic resonance generated during evolution contributes to the consolidation of the three Magnemite entities into a single Magneton. This process is harmonized for efficient electromagnetic synergy.
As Magneton evolves, the three Magnemite units align and combine their magnetic fields, forming the distinct triangular structure characteristic of Magneton. The evolution enhances Magneton’s electromagnetic power, allowing for more potent Electric-type moves and increased efficiency in generating and manipulating magnetic fields.
The evolution stabilizes the magnetic forces within Magneton, resulting in a more controlled and powerful magnetic field that can be strategically employed in battles. Magneton’s evolution equips it with an increased ability to adapt to diverse magnetic environments, making it a versatile Pokémon in various terrains.
Evolution brings about sensory enhancements, enabling Magneton to sense changes in magnetic fields, detect disturbances, and respond effectively to environmental stimuli. Even after evolution, Magneton maintains a strong unity among its three components, working cohesively as a single entity. The collective consciousness ensures efficient teamwork in battles.
The evolutionary process enhances Magneton’s overall durability, making it resilient in the face of challenges and battles.
Magneton undergoes further evolution into Magnezone when exposed to a strong magnetic field in certain areas. This environmental influence plays a crucial role in the evolution process. The evolution results in increased stability of Magnezone’s electromagnetic forces, allowing for more precise control over its magnetic abilities and energy.
Magnezone gains an expanded range of perception within the magnetic spectrum, enabling it to detect subtle changes and disturbances in magnetic fields over a broader area. Despite the transformation, Magnezone retains the unity of its Magneton components, showcasing the collective consciousness and teamwork ingrained in its evolutionary lineage.
This evolution represents a remarkable progression in the Pokémon world.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Clemont’s Magneton
Clemont, the Gym Leader of the Lumiose Gym, ownes a Magneton, housed at the Lumiose Gym, aids Clembot in Gym Battles during Clemont’s absence. Initially showcased in ”Clemont’s Got a Secret!”, it demonstrated the unique ability to split into three Magnemite to evade incoming attacks.
Other appearences
In various adventures, Magneton proves its prowess. It rescues Ash and friends from a Grimer onslaught (”Sparks Fly for Magnemite”), evolves from Ethan’s Magnemite to thwart Team Rocket (”Get Along, Little Pokémon”)’, and intervenes in crises, like Simon diffusing phony interpreters’ attacks (”The Poké Spokesman”). Serving as a power station guard in ”Current Events”, Magneton engages in unexpected skirmishes.
Memorable battles include Jackson’s Shiny Magneton challenging Ash and Wattson’s Gym duel, ending with Pikachu’s electrifying victory (”Watt’s with Wattson?”). In a Valley of Steel confrontation and Giratina and the Sky Warrior’s swarm tactics, Magneton showcases strategic strength (”All Torkoal, No Play!”).
In ”Confronting the Darkness!”, Belmondo employs a Magneton for destructive and competitive encounters. Spinel’s Magneton remains a notable presence in Pokémon Horizons: The Series, highlighting its continued impact.
Anime Minor Appearances
In Pokémon world, Magneton plays diverse roles. Sensing disturbances in ”The Power of One”, it remains vigilant. From movie appearances in ”Lucario and the Mystery of Mew” to joining the Pokémon Baccer World Cup in ”Zoroark: Master of Illusions”, Magneton adds cinematic flair.
Other encounters span ”A Campus Reunion!” and ”Alola, Kanto!” where Rotom captures it on film. Molayne’s Magneton, a key player in power outages in ”Showering the World with Love!” and ”Turning the Other Mask!”, contributes to unique plot twists. ”Show Me the Metal!” features Magneton defending against Meltan, while ”A Crackling Raid Battle!” and ”It’s All in the Name!” showcase its diverse engagements. Two Magneton make an appearance in ”This Could be the Start of Something Big!”, highlighting their versatile presence.
Multiple Magneton appeared in the espiodes ”The Legend of Thunder!” (lured by the “Miracle Crystal”), ”Saving the World From Ruins!” (disturbed by Team Galactic’s interference on Iron Island) and ”The Future Is Now, Thanks to Determination!” (four of them controlled by Team Rocket).
A Coordinator’s Magneton participated in the Wisteria Town Pokémon Contest, in the episode ”Dawn of a Royal Day!” and in the Floaroma Contest in the episode ”Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!”.
A Trainer’s Magneton appeared also in the following epsodes:
- ”Mewtwo Strikes Back” (defeated by Mewtwo)
- ”The Power of Us” (three of them, two owned by a trainer)
- ”Securing the Future!) (three Trainers’ Magneton were seen showering Necrozma with other Pokémon)
- ”HZ039”
Manga Appearances
Darkrai Mission Story: Pokémon Ranger Vatonage – the Comic
A Magneton was under the control of Heath in the chapter ”Team Dim Sun”.
Pokémon Adventures
Magneton first appeared in ”Danger: High Voltorb” under Lt. Surge’s ownership, attacking Red. In ”Buzz Off, Electabuzz!”, they tormented Red with Thunderbolt. Lt. Surge utilizes two on his shoulder pads in ”Go for the Golbat”, generating sonic booms for defense. Lt. Surge commands a squad of Magneton capable of creating a tetrahedral aura using electromagnetism, shown in Volumes 3, 7, 10, and 12 for transport, attacks, and traps.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Green captured a Magnemite in ”Good Luck at the Big Pokémon Athletic Meet!” and used it for various adventures. Additionally, a Magnemite participated in a baseball match (”Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!), while Giovanni’s Magnemite had encounters with Squirtle in battle (”Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon”). Another Magnemite made an appearance at ”Pikachu’s Birthday Party”.
In a flashback during ”Electro Magneton”, a wild Magneton and three Magnemite attacked Blue and Evan, defeated by Blue’s Machamp. Jasmine’s two Magneton were seen in ”Quilava Quandary”, caught in an earthquake in Ecruteak City. Wattson’s Magneton debuted in ”Plugging Past Electrike I”. Cyrus briefly had a Magneton in ”Passing by Probopass”, evolving into a Magnezone in Mt. Coronet. An Aether Foundation Employee’s Magneton appeared in ”Battle in Vast Poni Canyon”.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Jasmine, the Gym Leader of Olivine City’s Gym, who specializes in Steel-type Pokémon, owns a Magneton which appeared in ”A Spectacular Battle To Save Ampharos!!”.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Magneton participated in a baseball match during the ”Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!”.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
In Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two, Lunick, a Pokémon Ranger, captured a Magneton with his Capture Styler. It made subsequent appearances in Episode Three and was released in Episode Five.
Pokémon Zensho
A Magneton owned by Lt. Surge, the Gym Leader of Vermilion City’s Gym, appeared in the third chapter of the Pokémon Zensho manga, PZ04.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue | Power Plant, Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Yellow | Power Plant |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Evolve Magnemite |
| Pokémon Crystal | Trade |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | New Mauville |
| Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen | Power Plant, Cerulean Cave |
| Pokémon Emerald | New Mauville |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Cipher Key Lair |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Evolve Magnemite |
| Pokémon Platinum | Route 222, Victory Road |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone, Power Plant |
| Pokémon Black | Trade |
| Pokémon White | Evolve Magnemite |
| Pokémon Black 2 and Pokémon White 2 | P2 Laboratory |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Lost Hotel, Friend Safari |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Magnemite |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Evolve Magnemite |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Evolve Magnemite |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! And Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Power Plant |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Trade |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl | Evolve Magnemite |
| Legends Arceus | Cobalt Coastlands: Space-time Distortions |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | North Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain |
Magneton's origin name
English: The English name “Magneton” is a combination of two words: “magnet” and “ton,” possibly referring to the unit of weight. It reflects the magnetic nature of this Pokémon and its composition of three Magnemite units.
Japanese: In Japanese, Magneton is known as “レアコイル” (Reakoiru). This name is a combination of “rea” from “magnet” and “coil,” emphasizing its magnetic and coiled structure.
German: The German name for Magneton is “Magneton,” maintaining the similarity to its English counterpart. German often adopts the English names for Pokémon with minor adjustments for pronunciation.
French: In French, Magneton is also called “Magnéton,” staying close to the English and original Japanese names. The French name emphasizes the magnetic aspect of the Pokémon.
Italian: The Italian name for Magneton is “Magneton,” resembling the English and original Japanese names. Italian often preserves the names with minimal alterations.
Spanish: In Spanish, Magneton retains its name as “Magneton,” mirroring the English and Japanese names. Spanish adaptations often align with the original names.
Korean: The Korean name for Magneton is “자석몬” (Jaseokmon), which translates to “Magnet Pokémon.” This name highlights the Pokémon’s magnetic attributes.
Chinese (Simplified): In Simplified Chinese, Magneton is known as “磁怪” (Cígùai), where “磁” (cí) means “magnet,” and “怪” (guài) means “strange” or “monster.”
Chinese (Traditional): In Traditional Chinese, Magneton is also referred to as “磁怪” (Cígùai), maintaining consistency with the Simplified Chinese version.
These names across different languages generally emphasize Magneton’s magnetic characteristics and its composite structure consisting of three Magnemite units. The variations are often minimal, preserving the essence of the Pokémon’s identity.