magearna-original #10147
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magearna-original
MythicalGeneration VII · #10147 — Artificial Pokémon
Magearna is a Mythical Steel/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VII, representing National Pokédex entry #801. This remarkable artificial creation was constructed over 500 years ago by a scientist of uncommon genius, making it one of the oldest known human-made Pokémon in existence. Despite its ancient origins, Magearna demonstrates an extraordinary ability to understand human speech and synchronize its consciousness with others, allowing it to perceive the emotions, thoughts, and feelings of those around it. The Pokédex entries describe Magearna as possessing a unique empathetic nature—when a Pokémon is injured, Magearna can feel their pain and suffering, driving it to work tirelessly to save them. This combination of mechanical precision and emotional intelligence makes Magearna a truly unique entity among Pokémon, blurring the line between artificial construction and living being.
Base Stats
Height
1.0m
Weight
80.5kg
Category
Artificial Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
gray
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
This Pokémon's Special Attack rises by one stage every time any Pokémon faints.
Magearna-original Biology & Physical Characteristics
Magearna is a metallic, bipedal artificial Pokémon with a distinctive design composed primarily of silver-colored rounded shapes. Standing at 1.0 meter tall and weighing 80.5 kilograms, its body can be segmented into three main sections: a medium-sized head, a compact torso, and a large, bulbous lower body. The most crucial aspect of Magearna's biology is its Soul-Heart, a spherical artificial soul located within its chest that represents its true self. This Soul-Heart was created by Magearna's creator through the gathering and concentration of life energy from other Pokémon, essentially making it the core consciousness that animates the mechanical body. The Soul-Heart is the reason Magearna possesses consciousness and the ability to understand and empathize with other beings, rather than being merely a lifeless automaton. The mechanical body itself serves as a vessel, allowing the Soul-Heart to interact with the physical world through its Steel-type composition and Fairy-type essence.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Magearna-original Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Magearna is a genderless Pokémon classified within the Undiscovered egg group, meaning it cannot breed with any other Pokémon species. This designation reflects its status as a unique, artificially-created entity rather than a naturally-occurring life form that reproduces through biological means. The absence of gender further emphasizes Magearna's artificial nature—it was constructed rather than born, making traditional reproductive processes irrelevant to its existence. Its base friendship value of 0 is notably lower than that of most Pokémon, which may reflect the inherent distance between its artificial nature and the natural bond-building processes that typically occur between trainers and wild-caught Pokémon. However, this low starting friendship should not be interpreted as indicative of Magearna's capacity for emotional connection; rather, it represents a blank slate that trainers must gradually fill through interaction and care. The egg cycle value of 120 is technically listed for compatibility purposes, but Magearna cannot actually be obtained through breeding in any traditional sense, making it one of the most exclusive and singular Pokémon available.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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black 2 white 2
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black white
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sun moon
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lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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ultra sun ultra moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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gold silver
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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diamond pearl
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crystal
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xd
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heartgold soulsilver
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black white
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colosseum
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platinum
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sun moon
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Magearna-original Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Magearna does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon species, representing a singular, complete form in its base state. However, Magearna possesses the capability to undergo Mega Evolution using the Magearnite stone, transforming into Mega Magearna. This Mega Evolution significantly enhances Magearna's physical capabilities while maintaining its core identity as an artificial, empathetic entity. The transformation increases Magearna's height to 1.3 meters and dramatically increases its weight to 248.1 kilograms, reflecting a denser, more powerful mechanical form. Mega Magearna's base stat total rises from 600 to 700, with notable increases in Attack (95 to 125), Special Attack (130 to 170), and Speed (65 to 95), making it considerably more formidable in competitive battles. Despite these physical enhancements, Mega Magearna retains its Soul-Heart ability and the essential qualities that define its character. The Mega Evolution represents a temporary amplification of Magearna's inherent power rather than a fundamental change to its nature, allowing it to better fulfill its protective and healing purposes when the situation demands enhanced capability.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Magearna-original Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Despite being an artificial creation, Magearna exhibits compassionate and protective behavioral patterns that suggest genuine sentience and emotional depth. It demonstrates a remarkable ability to synchronize its consciousness with other Pokémon, making it exceptionally useful for caregiving and therapeutic purposes. When Magearna encounters injured or suffering Pokémon, it does not simply observe their condition—it actively experiences their pain through its empathetic connection and becomes driven to assist them. This nurturing tendency suggests that Magearna may have been designed with the specific purpose of helping and healing others, embodying the best intentions of its creator. Rather than inhabiting natural environments, Magearna is documented to exist primarily in human settlements and laboratories, given its artificial nature and the advanced technology required to maintain its function. Its presence in any location tends to influence the emotional and physical well-being of those around it, as its empathetic nature creates a calming and supportive atmosphere.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VII
This artificial Pokémon, constructed more than 500 years ago, can understand human speech but cannot itself speak.
It synchronizes its consciousness with others to understand their feelings. This faculty makes it useful for taking care of people.
Its mechanized body is merely a vessel. Its true self is its Soul-Heart, an artificial soul.
Built roughly 500 years ago by a scientist, the part called the Soul-Heart is the actual life-form.
Magearna-original Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Magearna's name derives from the Italian word "magica," meaning magical, combined with the suffix "-ana," creating a name that reflects its nature as a magical artificial creation. The visual design of Magearna draws inspiration from historical automata and mechanical dolls, particularly those crafted during the Renaissance period—a fitting reference given its 500-year history. Its bulbous, rounded form suggests both delicacy and precision engineering, while its silver coloration evokes the appearance of finely-crafted metalwork and clockwork mechanisms. The prominent spherical Soul-Heart in its chest serves as a visual metaphor for its true identity, emphasizing that despite its mechanical exterior, it possesses an inner light and consciousness that defines its existence. The design successfully balances its Steel-type mechanical appearance with softer, more elegant Fairy-type qualities, particularly evident in its graceful proportions and the intricate detailing of its form. The overall aesthetic communicates both technological sophistication and an almost artistic beauty, suggesting that its creator not only built a functional machine but crafted a work of art imbued with genuine life and purpose.
Learnable Moves
Magearna-original can learn 102 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| after you | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| aurora beam | ice | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| crafty shield | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draining kiss | fairy | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| eerie impulse | electric | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| electro ball | electric | Special | — | 100 | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| embargo | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| false swipe | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 |
| flash cannon | steel | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| fleur cannon | fairy | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| gear up | steel | Status | — | — | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| guard swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| heart swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice spinner | ice | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| lock on | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| lucky chant | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| magnetic flux | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| mind reader | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mirror shot | steel | Special | 65 | 85 | 10 |
| misty explosion | fairy | Special | 100 | 100 | 5 |
| misty terrain | fairy | Status | — | — | 10 |
| pain split | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| play rough | fairy | Physical | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| power swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shift gear | steel | Status | — | — | 10 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| skill swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snowscape | ice | Status | 0 | — | 10 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| sonic boom | normal | Special | — | 90 | 20 |
| speed swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| spikes | ground | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steel beam | steel | Special | 140 | 95 | 5 |
| steel roller | steel | Physical | 130 | 100 | 5 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| synchronoise | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| trick room | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| trump card | normal | Special | — | — | 5 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Magearna-original Competitive Battle Guide
Magearna is a highly formidable competitive Pokémon with a well-balanced stat distribution that totals 600, allowing it to function effectively across multiple competitive formats. Its base Special Attack of 130 is its highest stat, making it ideally suited for special-based attacking strategies, while its dual defenses of 115 in both Special Defense and Defense provide solid bulk for a Pokémon of its type. The Steel/Fairy typing grants Magearna excellent defensive coverage, with only two weaknesses—to Fire and Ground-type moves—while providing resistances to an impressive array of common types including Normal, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Steel. Its base Attack of 95 is sufficient for physical moves, though most Magearna sets prioritize Special Attack through moves and nature adjustments. The ability Soul-Heart is a significant competitive asset, increasing Magearna's Special Attack by one stage whenever any Pokémon faints during battle, allowing it to snowball in effectiveness as battle progresses and opponents' Pokémon are defeated. While its base Speed of 65 is relatively modest, Magearna can compensate through Choice Scarf items or strategic speed control support from teammates. In Mega Evolution form, Magearna becomes substantially more threatening with boosted offensive and Speed stats, making it a powerful threat in formats where Mega Evolution is permitted.
Commonly Asked Questions About Magearna-original
What type is Magearna-original?
Magearna-original is a steel and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Magearna-original evolve into?
Magearna-original does not evolve.
What are Magearna-original's weaknesses?
Magearna-original is weak to poison, ground and fire type moves.
Magearna-original Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Magearna holds significant cultural importance within the Pokémon franchise as the first Generation VII Pokémon officially revealed to the public, achieving this distinction on February 14, 2016, when it was announced following its leak in the March issue of CoroCoro. This early reveal generated considerable anticipation for Generation VII and established Magearna as an iconic representative of the new generation. The concept of a 500-year-old artificial Pokémon with genuine emotional capacity resonated with fans, exploring philosophical questions about the nature of consciousness and life that extend beyond typical Pokémon media. Magearna's design and character have influenced subsequent depictions of artificial and mechanical Pokémon, establishing a template for how sentient constructs can be portrayed with depth and emotional authenticity. The Pokémon has appeared in the animated series, including a major appearance in the twentieth film, further cementing its status as a significant entry in the Pokémon canon. Its availability primarily through special QR codes and event distributions has made Magearna a sought-after collectible, contributing to its mystique and appeal among dedicated trainers and collectors.
Where to Find Magearna-original in Every Pokémon Game
Magearna's availability is notably restricted, reflecting its status as a Mythical Pokémon and a special event distribution. In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Magearna could be obtained by scanning a special QR code, making it one of the first Pokémon to utilize this distribution method. The Original Color variant was introduced in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon but was not made legitimately available until the release of Pokémon HOME in Generation VIII, where certain mechanics allowed trainers to obtain this alternate form. In competitive environments, Magearna's exceptionally low catch rate of 3 (equivalent to legendary Pokémon) reinforces its rarity and significance. The species cannot be obtained through standard in-game encounters or breeding, reserved exclusively for special event distributions and promotional activities. This restricted availability has made Magearna one of the most exclusive Pokémon available to trainers, with legitimate acquisition requiring participation in official Pokémon events or QR code distributions that are time-limited and region-specific. The limited distribution strategy serves to emphasize Magearna's mythical status and maintain its role as a rare, exceptional Pokémon that most trainers never encounter through normal gameplay.