Magneton
#82 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Magneton
The best moves for Magneton are Volt Switch and Zap Cannon 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
48dps
Defense
10.4dps
30dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Magnemite family. Magneton evolves from Magnemite which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Magnezone which costs 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Magneton, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Magneton is an Electric & Steel Pokémon which evolves from Magnemite. It is vulnerable to Ground, Fighting and Fire moves. Magneton's strongest moveset is Volt Switch & Zap Cannon and it has a Max CP of 2,810. Magneton evolves into Magnezone.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Charge Beam | 7 | 8.4 |
| Volt Switch | 13 | 10.4 |
| Metal Sound | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Discharge | 65 | 31.2 |
| Flash Cannon | 100 | 48 |
| Magnet Bomb | 75 | 30 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | 48 |
| 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 Magneton?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Magneton are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Groudon,
- Excadrill,
- Mamoswine,
- Garchomp.
Magneton 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 |
|
223 |
| Defense |
|
169 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,065 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,420 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,130 |
|
Level 40 |
2,485 |
|
Level 50 |
2,810 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,775 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,308 |