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Magnet Pull

Not in Pokémon ChampionsGen III
Game

Scarlet & Violet

Prevents opposing Steel-type Pokémon from choosing to switch out.

Pokémon
9
Showdown rating

How it works in Gen IX

Prevents opposing Steel-type Pokémon from choosing to switch out, unless they are holding a Shed Shell or are a Ghost type.

“Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from fleeing by pulling them in with magnetism.”

In-game text, Scarlet & Violet

Changes over time

How Magnet Pull changed from game to game, newest first.

  1. Gen VII

    Prevents dropped: adjacent opposing Steel-type Pokémon from choosing to …

  2. Gen VI

    … unless they are holding a Shed dropped: Shell. added: Shell or are a Ghost type.

  3. Gen V

    Prevents added: adjacent opposing Steel-type Pokémon from choosing to …

  4. Gen IV

    Prevents added: opposing Steel-type Pokémon from choosing to switch out, dropped: other than this Pokémon. added: unless they are holding a Shed Shell.

  5. Gen III · Emerald

    … use of a move or item. added: Overworld: If the lead Pokémon has this ability, Steel-type Pokémon have a higher encounter rate.

Descriptions: Pokémon Showdown’s for each generation, and PokéAPI’s notes on the changes they don’t show. Champions: Pokémon Showdown.

Good to know

Pokémon with Magnet Pull

Alolan GeodudeAlolan GravelerAlolan GolemMagnemiteMagnetonNosepassMagnezoneProbopassMeltan