Magnemite
Electric/Steel
Genderless
Magneton
Electric/Steel
Genderless
Magnezone
Electric/Steel
Genderless
Electromagnetic dynamos. Class D Restricted Pokémon.
Description
Magnemite is a sphere composed of magnetic metals approximately the size of a human's head. It has a pair of what modern humans would term horseshoe magnets at its sides along with a few screws, one on top and two in front. The front has a large white eye with a single tiny pupil visible. Magneton is simply three Magnemite magnetically linked into one. Magnezone is a bit larger and heavier than its pre-evolution due to drawing in more metal. The three units have fused due to increased magnetic attraction, forming into an oblong, wide saucer shape. The screws have changed, into two larger screws on the side units and an antenna on the central body. The horseshoe magnets are now merely three magnets, one on each of the side units and one on the back of the center unit. The central eye has developed into a larger, more acute eye. Within the bodies of these Pokémon is a core that can store electrical potential energy, and react to the rotating magnets to generate more.
In areas with populations of Ground type predators, they develop a Sturdy external frame to endure and survive. In the absence of such Ground predators, they use Magnet Pull to drag in prey and scrap metal. In human structures still frequented by humans, they are pests that get driven out, and so have had to adapt to be smarter and Analytic to evade and survive.
Battle Characteristics
Magnezone has midling Speed and moderate Constitution and Strength. It has good Resistance, great Toughness, and even greater Power. It learns a mix of Steel and Electric moves, a few defensive status moves, and Tri Beam. The Lock On – Zap Cannon combo is extremely effective. Between available options for learning moves, it can only learn damaging moves in Normal, Electric, Steel, Rock, Bug, and Psychic types.
Legends/Folklore
Descended of a previous species that existed for a long time. Modern technology allowed that prior species, Lode-ore, to mutate into the more refined modern Magnemite. Magnemite's superior combat abilities rapidly allowed it to out-compete Lode-ore and drive it extinct. The Lode-ore, while possessing magnetic abilities and metal bodies, lacked the necessary biology to create a proper dynamo effect to generate electricity.
They are not especially dangerous on their own. The problem is that groups generate enough magnetic pressure to interfere with local climate, cause migraines, and they are some of the more voracious electricity thieves among Electric Pokémon. The fact that they can go dormant and slumber for years as they wait for fresh electric current to awaken them from hibernation means that an infestation can spring up years after it was dealt with.
Life Cycle/Evolution Conditions
Magnemite can get strong enough to draw in and bind two other –mites to make a Magneton if it has developed its core enough to generate thirty kilowatt-hours of electricity. If the electrical generation is not at that level yet, the thirty kilowatt-hours can be divided, such as three Magnemites with ten-kilowatt-hour generation potential. Evolving to Magnezone requires external aid from strange magnetic fields. Lifespan is really measured based on how well protected the dynamo core remains. If it is ruptured, all its stored electricity is expelled and lost, along with its life.
Diet
Their diet consists of metallic minerals absorbed through being ground into dust by the screws, and electrical energy. When one is plentiful, it switches to consuming the other to get closer to evolution and developing its core.
Breeding
Mineral Group. Eggs are produced from the screws. The screw heads grow into small balls, which drop away and become the cores of new Magnemites. The cores draw in stray metal over time and construct their metallic bodies and magnets. Eggs sell for 32,000P.
Wild Behavior/Threat Level
Aside from stealing electricity and metals, they are not aggressive to humans. The problem is the increased heat from the magnetic pressure and potential migraines.
Bonding and Care
Magnemite is simple in mind and desires. It will be happy just exploring a bit. Magneton and Magnezone need more mental stimulation.
Human/Pokémon Relations
They are pests to the industrial sector. Blackouts, metal being stolen, and more can be blamed on them.
With Family
They are another line with no conception of family units. They best they understand is mutualism in a group.
Team Compatibility
Aside from preying on some Steel types and being hunted by some Ground types, they should be fine.
Warning
They can and have interfered with many electrical devices by their presence. Isolate important machines from them.
Summary
Magnetic minions and monsters.