Magnemite Family

ALNEAN LODESTONE MAGNEMITE FAMILY

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Scientific Classification: 

Kingdom: Inanimatae

Phylum: Naturalis

Class: Minerinae

Order: Metallidae

Family: Alacerta

Genus: Ferromita

Species: F. magnus

Subspecies: F. magnus petra

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[Notes: Yep, I reverse engineered Alolan Geodude. But what with Alneo Region's ties to history and origins of Pokémon, this seemed like the best thing to do. So, here we go…]

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It's a common knowledge that Pokémon World consists all type of creatures one can imagine: small and gigantic, organic and inorganic, natural and man-made. There has always been a matter of debate among the scientist community when it comes to the question: is Magnemite natural like Geodude and Beldum or a creation of humans like Voltorb or Porygon?

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The discovery of Alnean regional variants answered the question: Magnemite are both, depending where you find the Pokémon. The Alnean Lodestone Magnemite, also called the Ore or Origin Magnemite, are completely natural, born in the deep caverns of the North Alnean mountains. The Kantonese ones, on the other hand, are derivative subspecies of these Magnemite, and were created by human influence during the early age of science when some researchers tried refining the Lodestone Magnemite with technology in efforts to duplicate the mythical Magearna.

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The Lodestone Magnemite are heavily stronger than their metallic counterparts, being unaltered and living in their natural state for long. Which is why, these Magnemite are efficiently capable of controlling their ability to manipulate metallic elements.

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Another interesting thing about this subspecies is that it explains the reproduction in Magnemite line. Magneton, despite being called an evolution, is actually a group. When a Magnemite reaches adulthood, some of its free rocks start developing sentience. These "baby" Magnemite stick close to the "parent" during their growing period, thus creating the Pokémon called Magneton. When these "baby" Magnemite are free to roam alone, the Magneton breaks back into three separate individuals.

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The Magnezone is actually the true evolved form of a Magnemite, but it is almost impossible to see a Magnemite directly evolve into Magnezone, because in Magnemite's life cycle, reproduction comes earlier than complete maturity. That's why it is common to find a Magneton, rather than a Magnezone, in the wild.

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Lodestone Magnezone are the Masters of Magnetism. Able to create, reform and move any form of metal at will, these Pokémon have magnetic forces around them strong enough to create the miniature "magnetic asteroid belts" around their bodies. It is said that the size of the rocks on these belts determine the age and strength of the Magnezone.