Magneton: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP50125–157210–304

Atk6072–123112–240

Def95103–161175–317

SpA120126–189220–372

SpD7081–134130–262

Spe7081–134130–262

Total465Higher than 54% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Calculate damage →

Type matchups

ElectricSteelshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

Ground

2×

FightingFire

Resists

½×

BugDragonElectricFairyGrassIceNormalPsychicRock

¼×

FlyingSteel

Immune to

0×

Poison

Takes normal damage from 3 types

GhostWaterDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Magneton outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Magneton against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134		Magneton · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122		Magneton · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Magneton · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Prevents opposing Steel-type Pokémon from choosing to switch out.
Everything about Magnet Pull →
Other Pokémon with Magnet Pull 8
Alolan Geodude Alolan Graveler Alolan Golem Magnemite Nosepass Magnezone Probopass Meltan
If this Pokémon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. to .
Everything about Sturdy →
Other Pokémon with Sturdy 42
Geodude Graveler Golem Magnemite Onix Sudowoodo Pineco Forretress Steelix Shuckle Skarmory Donphan Nosepass Aron Lairon Aggron Relicanth Regirock Shieldon Bastiodon Bonsly Magnezone Probopass Roggenrola Boldore Gigalith Sawk Dwebble Crustle Tirtouga Carracosta Tyrunt Carbink Bergmite Avalugg Togedemaru Cosmoem Nacli Naclstack Garganacl Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon Archaludon
This Pokémon's attacks have 1.3× power if it is the last to move in a turn.
Everything about Analytic →
Other Pokémon with Analytic 11
Magnemite Staryu Starmie Porygon Porygon2 Magnezone Porygon-Z Patrat Watchog Elgyem Beheeyem

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV DoublesNFENational DexNFE

0.2% of teams · rank #139 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Modest
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ghost

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All games0.2%
1500 weighting0.2%
1630 weighting0.2%
1760 weighting0.2%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.2%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe100.0%
Quiet 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA0%
Modest 200 HP / 252 SpA / 56 Spe0%
Hardy 120 HP / 84 Def / 52 SpA / 252 Spe0%
Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD0%

Tera types

Ghost100.0%
Electric0%
Flying0%
Steel0%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0081MagnemiteElectricSteel
1. Level 30
  #0082MagnetonElectricSteel
  1. Use Thunder Stone
    #0462MagnezoneElectricSteel

Moves

Level up 17


Evo	Tri Attack20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
1	Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
1	SupersonicCauses the target to become confused.	Normal	Status	—	55%	20
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
1	Thunder Shock10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	40	100%	30
1	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
12	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Spec	—	100%	10
16	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
20	Spark30% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Phys	65	100%	20
24	ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
28	Magnet RiseFor 5 turns, the user has immunity to Ground.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
34	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
40	Discharge30% chance to paralyze adjacent Pokémon.	Electric	Spec	80	100%	15
46	Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Steel	Status	—	85%	40
52	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
58	Lock-OnUser's next move will not miss the target.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
64	Zap Cannon100% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	120	50%	5

TM / HM / TR 36


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM17	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
TM23	Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.	Electric	Spec	50	90%	10
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM32	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM48	Volt SwitchUser switches out after damaging the target.	Electric	Spec	70	100%	20
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM72	Electro BallMore power the faster the user is than the target.	Electric	Spec	—	100%	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM82	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM93	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
TM96	Eerie ImpulseLowers the target's Sp. Atk by 2.	Electric	Status	—	100%	15
TM99	Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.	Steel	Phys	80	100%	15
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM121	Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	10
TM126	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM136	Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.	Electric	Status	—	—	10
TM147	Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.	Electric	Phys	90	100%	15
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM166	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TM170	Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.	Steel	Spec	140	95%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM173	Charge+1 SpD, user's next Electric move 2× power.	Electric	Status	—	—	20
TM178	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
TM211	Electroweb100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.	Electric	Spec	55	95%	15
TM223	Metal SoundLowers the target's Sp. Def by 2.	Steel	Status	—	85%	40

Biology

Formed when several Magnemite fuse together, it tends to raise the temperature by 3.6 °F within 3,600 ft (1,100 m). It generates strange radio signals. Groups of Magneton tend to gather where sun flares happen.

Exposure to one can cause earaches. Its magnetism is so powerful it dries up moisture in its vicinity, and is potentially fatal to devices like TVs. As a result, large cities have sirens to warn their citizens of Magneton appearances, and trainers are warned to keep Magneton inside their Poké Balls.

When it evolves, the Magnemite's brains link up, though they do not become three times smarter. When rain clouds form, they like to gather in high spots where lightning could strike. Sandy Shocks appears to be an ancient relative of it.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation I Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#297 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Magnet Pokémon
: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Gray

: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#082Original Johto#119Original Hoenn#083Extended Sinnoh#179Updated Johto#120Updated Unova#049Mountain Kalos#070New Hoenn#085Original Alola#048Original Melemele#048Original Ula’ula#026Updated Alola#055Updated Melemele#055Updated Ula’ula#026Let’s Go Kanto#082Isle of Armor#106Hisui#178Paldea#210Blueberry#117

Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.
Legends: Arceus
This Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches.
Shield
This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings.
Sword
When rain clouds form, many Magneton gather in high places to wait for lightning to strike.
Ultra Moon
Delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals.
Ultra Sun
It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.
Moon
When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent.
Sun
Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet.
Y · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!
The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.
Black 2 · White 2
The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.
SoulSilver
Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
Platinum · Black · White
It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
Diamond · Pearl
Formed by several MAGNEMITE linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
LeafGreen
A linked cluster formed of several MAGNEMITE. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
FireRed · X
It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. It generates powerful radio waves that raise temperatures by 3.6 degrees F within a 3,300-foot radius.
Emerald
MAGNETON emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this Pokémon inside a Poké Ball.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
MAGNETON emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this Pokémon.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
When many MAGNETON gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.
Crystal
The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so power ful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.
Silver
Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
Gold · HeartGold
Generates strange radio signals. It raises the tem perature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.
Yellow
Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Red · Blue

Names around the world

English: Magneton
Japanese: レアコイル
Japanese (romaji): Rarecoil
Korean: 레어코일
Chinese (Traditional): 三合一磁怪
Chinese (Simplified): 三合一磁怪
French: Magnéton
German: Magneton
Spanish: Magneton
Italian: Magneton

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Generation I

Training

: 2 SpA
: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 163
: Medium

Breeding

: Mineral
: Genderless
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Magnemite: Level 30.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60

Green 2 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35

Red 2 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 10 areas

Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Challenge Beach (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Fields of Honor (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Forest of Focus (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Honeycalm Sea (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 28–60

Let’s Go, Eevee! 1 area

Power PlantWalking in the overworld · Lv 37–42

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 1 area

Power PlantWalking in the overworld · Lv 37–42

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38

White 2 1 area

P2 LaboratoryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–59

Black 2 1 area

P2 LaboratoryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–59

XD 1 area

Cipher Key Lair 4FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30

SoulSilver 6 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
Power PlantTrade with an NPC · Lv 19–100
Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–42
Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

HeartGold 6 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39–40
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45–47
Power PlantTrade with an NPC · Lv 19–100
Safari Zone MountainWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–42
Safari Zone PeakWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17

Platinum 2 areas

Road 222Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41
Victory Road (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–43

LeafGreen 4 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

FireRed 4 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49
Cerulean Cave (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55
Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34

Emerald 1 area

New MauvilleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Sapphire 1 area

New MauvilleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Ruby 1 area

New MauvilleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26

Crystal 1 area

Power PlantTrade with an NPC · Lv 16–100

Yellow 1 area

Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–38

Blue 2 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35

Red 2 areas

Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46
Power PlantWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–35

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.