Magneton is a cluster of three Magnemite which in turn seems to be based on the objectification of electromagnetism, one of the four fundamental interactions of nature. They are likely linked through strong electromagnetic force.
Magneton may be a reference to magneton, a unit of magnetic movement, or a magnetron forms the core of a microwave oven.
Rarecoil may be a reference to rare-earth magnets.
No: 082
English Name: Magneton
Japanese Name: Reakoiru
Generation: 1
Type: Electric, Steel
Species: Magnet Pokémon
Abilities: Magnet Pull, Sturdy, Analytic (hidden ability)
Evolution: Magnemite > Magneton > Magnezone
Magneton is the result of three Magnemite being linked together by a strong magnetic force, although a single Magnemite can evolve by itself when no other Magnemite are in the vicinity. The three Magnemite that Magneton consists of can be linked several ways. Magneton is most commonly seen as one Magnemite on top, and two Magnemite linked via body on the bottom, forming a triangle. However, in some cases, commonly seen in 3D Pokémon games, the Magnemite will not be connected at all, remaining in a triangular formation at rest, and being able to freely move within each other’s vicinity to form other patterns. The magnetic forces that holds the three Magnemite together is powerful enough to dry up all moisture and raise the temperature 3.6 °F (2 °C) within a 3,300 foot (1,000 m) radius. It can also be disruptive to electronic devices.
Even though Magneton is a mechanical creature, it still has the need to eat. As seen in the anime, food for Magneton consists of electrical currents. It is usually found in rough terrain, often near power plants. When sunspots flare up, Magneton tends to appear more often, presumably due to the changes in the sun’s magnetic field. It has been shown in the manga that it possesses the ability to form its electricity into both platforms and barriers. Despite its modern, artificial appearance, carvings depicting Magneton have been discovered at the Ruins of Alph, and one was shown in a flashback to the great war of Kalos, indicating it has existed for at least 3000 years.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: Formed by several Magnemites linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Pokemon Blue: Formed by several Magnemites linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Pokemon Yellow: Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.
Pokemon Stadium: Formed by Magnemite that link together when the number of black spots on the sun increases. Fires high-voltage power, etc.
Pokemon Gold: Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
Pokemon Silver: The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.
Pokemon Crystal: When many Magneton gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.
Pokemon Stadium 2: Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
Pokemon Ruby: 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.
Pokemon Sapphire: 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.
Pokemon Emerald: 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.
Pokemon FireRed: A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
Pokemon LeafGreen: Formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Pokemon Diamond: It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
Pokemon Pearl: It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
Pokemon Platinum: Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
Pokemon HeartGold: Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
Pokemon SoulSilver: The Magnemite are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.
Pokemon Black: Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
Pokemon White: Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
Pokemon Black 2: The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.
pokemon White 2: The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.
Pokemon X: A link cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
Pokemon Y: Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet.
Pokemon Omega Ruby: 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.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire: 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.
Pokemon SUN: When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent.
Pokemon MOON: It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.
