Magneton is a Pokémon that most fans have come to know because it is present in almost every Pokémon game, and it has a unique Steel/Electric-typing that makes it a powerful asset on any Kanto trainer's team.
Evolving Magneton can be tricky, and the following entry will show fans how to do so; however, there are also a bunch of other bits of information that most fans never learned about this magnet-themed Pokémon. The following facts are some of the most fascinating hidden facts that Magneton has to offer, and fans will be shocked by some of Magneton's hidden attributes.
10 Magneton Evolves Into Magnezone When Leveled Up In A Magnetic Region Of The Pokémon World
Before evolving Magneton, players will need to make sure that their Pokémon is at least level 35. Next, players will need to take their Magneton to an electric field area in their respective games; the locations are as follows.
In Generation IV, this location is Mt. Coronet; in Generation V, this location is Chargestone Cave; in Generation VI, this location is Route 13 which is also where the Kalos Power Plant is located, and in Generation VII, this location is the cave located in Vast Poni Canyon.
9 Magneton Can Cause Blackouts
Magneton has powerful waves of electricity, and they have been known to be so strong that they can cause blackouts within large cities in the Pokémon world. Magneton can also mess with other electronics such as cell phones.
This has caused occasional legislation to be taken against Magneton so that the Pokémon doesn't cause blackouts when a trainer releases one from their Pokéball. Many cities completely banned Magneton from being outside of their Pokéball because of the blackouts that they are capable of causing.
8 Magneton Is What Occurs When Multiple Magnemite Merge Together
Magneton is supposedly three Magnemites joined together, which doesn't make much sense considering that Magneton evolves from one Magnemite.
Perhaps the original Magnemite uses its electromagnetic waves to call upon its friends to form a more powerful Pokémon and become stronger. Regardless of what the reason is for this effect, it's a very interesting fact that Magneton is actually just a bunch of Magnemites joined together.
7 Magneton Has Been Used By Blue, Silver, & Wally
Magneton is the Pokémon that has been used by most rivals within the Pokémon video games. Magneton was used by three different rivals for three Generations in a row, and these characters were Blue, Silver, and Wally.
Most Pokémon that are caught by rivals are exclusive to that one rival; however, Magneton was a special case because it is such a common creature in the franchise. As such, the developers decided to give it to many different rival trainers.
6 Magneton Creates Radio Signals
Magneton can create powerful radio signals, and they have a special effect as well. This effect turns the area where the radio signals are beamed into a much hotter environment that can burn people and Pokémon just by being in the area.
These radio signals are dangerous, and it is surprising they aren't turned into an exclusive move for Magneton and its evolutionary line. This is one bit of information about Magneton that is extremely interesting and makes fans realize just how powerful this creature truly is.
5 Magneton Was One Of The First Steel-Types In The Franchise
Magneton was originally a pure Electric-type in Generation I; however, it gained the Steel-typing in Generation II when this new type was introduced into the franchise.
Magneton gained the Steel-typing because of its magnetic body, and it became a much more powerful Pokémon because of its new arsenal of attacks. It is overall a good thing that Magneton gained a second typing because it helped secure its place as a powerful Electric-type from the Kanto region.
4 Magneton Levitates Using Electromagnetism
Most Pokémon fans are aware that Magneton can levitate; however, they may not realize the reason that this occurs. Magneton can levitate due to the electromagnetic waves that its body gives off.
The fact that Magneton can utilize electromagnetism in such an interesting and unique way makes it an even more fascinating Pokémon. This ability is completely unique to Magneton and the rest of its evolutionary line.
3 Magneton Can Destroy Moisture In The Area That It Occupies
It is revealed through Pokédex entries that Magneton is able to soak up moisture and create a dry environment in the location that it is occupying.
This is an ability that most fans are not aware of, and it could actually be used to solve many problems facing the Pokémon world. Perhaps a large amount of Magneton could even prevent a flood or another catastrophic water-involved event.
2 Magneton Is 10 Times Heavier Than Magnemite At Around 130 Pounds
This fact about Magneton is very bizarre because Magnemite only ways 13 lb while Magneton weighs 130 lbs.
This discrepancy in weight doesn't make sense because Magneton is supposedly three Magnemites joined together, and as such, it should really only way around 40 lb. Regardless of what the reason is for this bizarre weight that Magneton has, it is an interesting piece of information that every Magneton fan should know.
1 Magneton's Name Was Originally Recoil
Magneton had an English name change prior to the release of Generation I. Its original name was supposed to be recoil, and this was revealed through Pokémon Red and Blue's beta testing.
This name would have made sense for Magneton; however, it is probably for the best that it eventually got its true name because it is representative of its magnet-like appearance, and fans might not have come to love it without its electrifying name.