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Magnemite(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Electric/Steel Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It evolves into Magneton at level 30.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Magnemite is a seemingly robotic Pokémon that has a gray, spherical metal body, with blue-and-red tipped horseshoe magnets on each side and a single, large eye. It has three Phillips head screws on its body: two near the bottom of its body and the one on top of its head that looks similar to an antenna. The two bottom screws serve no noticeable purpose, although they may be its feet as the Pokédex identifies a footprint similar to that of the screw's head. Even though Magnemite and its evolved forms are mechanical creatures, the anime has shown that it has emotions and a way of reproducing. It has even exhibited the need to eat, although its main form of nutrients is electrical currents. It is commonly found in locations such as power plants or caves with a strong magnetic field.
The magnetic units on Magnemite's body generate an electromagnetic field that allows it to defy gravity and can potentially disrupt electrical equipment. The units generate stronger magnetic fields the faster they rotate. Magnemite is not known to be unnecessarily aggressive but they may approach Trainers with little notice. If a wild Magnemite is approached, it may simply flee on rare occasions, as Magnemite does not care for interaction. However, if attacked, it will retaliate with non-damaging moves. In the care of a Trainer, it can be a devoted fighter. However, it has been demonstrated that it may be deterred unless a strong bond is formed with its Trainer. Should it run out of electricity, Magnemite will fall to the ground. Usually, batteries can help recharge it in order for Magnemite to start moving again.
Magnemite can be attracted to anything emitting electricity or a magnetic field, including gadgets such as a Pokétch. It has even been shown to be attracted to electric Pokémon producing such fields. With modern electrical lines buried underground, Magnemite attacks on power plants have increased. To prevent power outages, these power plants deliberately send out signals Magnemite cannot stand to ward them off. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Magnemite is known to sleep airbone by generating electromagnetic waves from its side magnets.There are rare occasions where while Magnemite sleeps and muddles to the direction of its waves, it will loop in the air while sleeping.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: 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. One of the Magnemite decides to join the rescue team a couple of days later.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Two Magnemite serve as Magnezone's police units.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
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| First Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Red and Blue | Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves. |
| Pokémon Yellow | It is born with the ability to defy gravity. It floats in air on powerful electromagnetic waves. |
| Pokémon Stadium | Appears as if out of nowhere. It floats using anti-gravity and discharges electricity from two side-mounted units. |
| Second Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Gold | It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their Pokégear. |
| Pokémon Silver | The units at the sides of its body generate anti-gravity energy to keep it aloft in the air. |
| Pokémon Crystal | The electricity emitted by the units on each side of its body cause it to become a strong magnet. |
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Emerald | The units at its sides are extremely powerful magnets. They generate enough magnetism to draw in iron objects from over 300 feet away. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges Thunder Wave and so on from the units at its sides. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses Thunder Wave and similar moves. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity. |
| Pokémon Pearl | The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity. |
| Pokémon Platinum | The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach trainers if they are using their Pokégear. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | The units at the sides of its body generate antigravity energy to keep it aloft in the air. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate. |
| Pokémon White | The faster the units at its sides rotate, the greater the magnetic force they generate. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | The electromagnetic waves emitted by the units at the sides of its head expel antigravity, which allows it to float. |
| Pokémon White 2 | The electromagnetic waves emitted by the units at the sides of its head expel antigravity, which allows it to float. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | The units at the sides of its body generate antigravity energy to keep it aloft in the air. |
| Pokémon Y | It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges Thunder Wave and so on from the units at its sides. |
| Pokémon Omega 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. |
| Pokémon Alpha 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. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | They gather in places where electricity is available. They can be found clinging to the steel towers used to support power lines. |
| Pokémon Moon | It sends out electromagnetic waves, which let it float through the air. Touching it while it's eating electricity will give you a full-body shock. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | It's frequently the cause of power outages, which is why some power plants send out electrical signals that it can't stand. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Perhaps because electrical lines are often buried these days, the number of Magnemite attacks on power plants has increased. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
It is hatched with the ability to defy gravity. It floats while emitting powerful electromagnetic waves. |
| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
It is hatched with the ability to defy gravity. It floats while emitting powerful electromagnetic waves. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | At times, Magnemite runs out of electricity and ends up on the ground. If you give batteries to a grounded Magnemite, it'll start moving again. |
| Pokémon Shield | It subsists on electricity. As Magnemite flies, it emits electromagnetic waves from the units on each side of its body. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | The units at its sides generate electromagnetic waves that keep it airborne. It feeds on electricity. |
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | A bizarre Pokémon with but a single eye embedded in an iron sphere. I suspect this creature levitates due to the magnetism it emits from its arms, which resemble horseshoe-shaped magnets. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | The electromagnetic waves emitted by the units at the sides of its head expel antigravity, which allows it to float. |
| Pokémon Violet | It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges electromagnetic waves and so on from the units at its sides. |
Game locations[]
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| Pokémon Omega Ruby | New Mauville | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | New Mauville | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu |
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| Pokémon Let's Go Eevee |
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| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Sword | Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shield | Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Grand Underground - Spacious Cave, Whiteout Cave, Icy Cave, Glacial Cavern | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Legends: Arceus | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Scarlet | Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Pokémon Violet | Canyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome | |||||||||||||||||||||
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
| HP | 25 |
| Attack | 35 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Attack | 95 |
| Sp. Defense | 55 |
| Speed | 45 |
| Total | 325 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Magnemite was originally known as Coil, which was derived from its Japanese name.
- Magnemite and its evolved form were the first Pokémon to ever change typing with the progress of generations.
- In 2008, Japanese internet users spammed votes for Magnemite on a Yahoo! Kids poll featuring 9 Pokémon appearing in Giratina and the Sky Warrior. Since then, several Japanese Pokémon polls have received an unusual amount of votes for Magnemite, including the 2021 Pokémon of the Year poll, when it came in 1st place for Kanto Pokémon.