Magnemite
#81 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Magnemite
The best moves for Magnemite are Volt Switch and Thunderbolt when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
10.4dps
38.4dps
Defense
10.4dps
30dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Magnemite family. Magnemite evolves into Magneton which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Magnezone costing 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Magnemite, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Magnemite is an Electric & Steel Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Fighting and Fire moves. Magnemite's strongest moveset is Volt Switch & Thunderbolt and it has a Max CP of 1,540. Magnemite evolves into Magneton.
About
"Magnemite attaches itself to power lines to feed on electricity. If your house has a power outage, check your circuit breakers. You may find a large number of this Pokémon clinging to the breaker box."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Volt Switch | 13 | 10.4 |
| Metal Sound | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 31.2 |
| Magnet Bomb | 75 | 30 |
| Thunderbolt | 80 | 38.4 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
Counters & Raids
What counters Magnemite?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Magnemite are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Groudon,
- Excadrill,
- Mamoswine,
- Garchomp.
Magnemite is a Electric/Steel type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting and Fire moves, and especially weak against Ground moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
165 |
| Defense |
|
121 |
| Stamina |
|
93 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 85 |
Size
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
583 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
778 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,167 |
|
Level 40 |
1,362 |
|
Level 50 |
1,540 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 973 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,265 |