Magnet Pull (Ability)

Magnet Pull (Japanese: じりょく Magnetism) is an Ability introduced in Generation III.

Magnet Pull

じりょく

Magnetism

Flavor text

Generation III
Traps Steel-type Pokémon.^RSEFRLG Traps Steel-type foes.^Colo^XD


Generation IV
Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping.


Generation V
Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping.


Generation VI
Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping.


Generation VII
Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping using its magnetic force.


Generation VIII
Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping using its magnetic force.

Effect

In battle

Magnet Pull prevents adjacent Steel-type opponents from fleeing (including Teleport) or switching out as long as the user remains in battle. However, if a Pokémon with Magnet Pull switches in, Steel-type opponents that decided to switch out at the beginning of that turn but have not yet moved will still switch out.

Using Baton Pass, U-turn, Volt Switch, Flip Turn, or Parting Shot will still cause the Pokémon to switch out. Holding a Shed Shell allows the Pokémon to switch out, but not flee or use Teleport. Having the Ability Run Away or holding a Smoke Ball allows the Pokémon to flee or use Teleport, but not switch.

If a wild Pokémon has Magnet Pull and the player's Steel-type Pokémon faints, if the player attempts to flee instead of sending out another Pokémon, they are unaffected by Magnet Pull.

Generation III

Magnet Pull affects allies.

Generation IV onward

Magnet Pull no longer affects allies.

Generation VI onward

Steel-type Pokémon with an additional Ghost typing are now unaffected by Magnet Pull.

Outside of battle

From Pokémon Emerald onwards, if a Pokémon with Magnet Pull is in the first place in the party (even if fainted), then there is a 50% chance the game will force an encounter with a Steel-type Pokémon, if one is possible.

Pokémon with Magnet Pull

#	Pokémon	Types		First Ability	Second Ability	Hidden Ability
	Geodude Alolan Form	Rock	Electric	Magnet Pull	Sturdy	Galvanize
	Graveler Alolan Form	Rock	Electric	Magnet Pull	Sturdy	Galvanize
	Golem Alolan Form	Rock	Electric	Magnet Pull	Sturdy	Galvanize
	Magnemite	Electric	Steel	Magnet Pull	Sturdy	Analytic
	Magneton	Electric	Steel	Magnet Pull	Sturdy	Analytic
	Nosepass	Rock		Rock	Sturdy	Magnet Pull	Sand Force
	Magnezone	Electric	Steel	Magnet Pull	Sturdy	Analytic
	Probopass	Rock	Steel	Sturdy	Magnet Pull	Sand Force
	Meltan	Steel		Steel	Magnet Pull	None	None
Please note that this is only 100% accurate to Generation VIII games. For Generation III games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation IV or later and Hidden Abilities. For Generation IV games, ignore Hidden Abilities. For Generation V games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VI or later. For Generation VI games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VII or later. For Generation VII games, ignore Abilities introduced in Generation VIII or later.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, a Pokémon with Magnet Pull has a 12% chance of immobilizing Steel-type Pokémon that attack it directly, preventing them from moving for a few turns.

In Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Magnet Pull prevents adjacent Steel-type Pokémon from being able to move. However, they are still able to use moves or items.

Description

Games	Description
MDRB MDTD S	Immobilizes Steel-type attackers.
BSL	こうげきしてきたはがねタイプのポケモンをいどうできなくしてしまう
MDGtI	Unavailable
SMD	Steel-type Pokémon next to the Pokémon can't move! It has no effects on Pokémon other than Steel types and has no effect on Pokémon with the Run Away Ability.
MDRTDX	Steel-type enemies next to the Pokémon can't walk. However, in some special cases, this Ability will have no effect.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

	Nosepass

If the opponent is a Steel-type Pokémon, its movements are restricted. The Pokémon can also attract metal objects to its body.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
Nosepass	If the opponent is a Steel-type Pokémon, it isn't allowed to leave the battlefield. It also cannot jump into the air, and is stuck to the ground until Nosepass or the opponent is defeated.
Roxanne's Nosepass	Blowing Past Nosepass I	Debut
Magnezone	A burst of invisible energy comes off Magnezone's body and it can attract all metal objects all around it. It pulls the metal objects onto the magnets on its body.
Cyrus's Magnezone	Problematic Probopass and Mad Magnezone II	None

Trivia

Magnet Pull was the first Ability demonstrated in Pokémon Adventures.

In other languages

Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	磁力 Chìhlihk
Chinese	Mandarin	磁力 Cílì
French		Magnépiège
German		Magnetfalle
Italian		Magnetismo
Korean		자력 Jiryeok
Portuguese		Magnetismo
Russian		Магнетизм Magnetizm
Spanish		Imán
Turkish		Manyetik Çekim
Vietnamese		Từ tính

Trapping Abilities
Magnet Pull • Arena Trap • Shadow Tag
Wild Pokémon type-influencing Abilities
Flash Fire • Harvest • Lightning Rod • Magnet Pull • Static • Storm Drain

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