#82 (Kanto)
Boosted in Rain and Snow weather
Magneton is weak to Fighting and Fire-type moves, and doubly weak to Ground-type moves.
Magneton is resistant to Normal, Rock, Bug, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Ice, Dragon and Fairy-type moves, and doubly resistant to Flying, Poison and Steel-type moves.
The best moves for Magneton are Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Volt Switch and Zap Cannon deal the most damage per turn.
There are 3 Pokémon in the Magnemite family. Magneton evolves from Magnemite for 25 Candy, and into Magnezone for 100 Candy.
Magneton, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Magneton is an Electric & Steel Pokémon which evolves from Magnemite. It is weak to Ground, Fighting and Fire moves. Magneton's best moveset is Thunder Shock & Zap Cannon and it has a Max CP of 2,810. Magneton evolves into Magnezone.
"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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Volt Switch | 13 | 10.4 |
| Thunder Shock | 4 | 9.6 |
| Spark | 4 | 9.6 |
| Metal Sound | 4 | 9.6 |
| Charge Beam | 7 | 8.4 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnet Bomb | 75 | 3 | 2.73 |
| Discharge | 65 | 3 | 2.36 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | 1 | 1.68 |
| Flash Cannon | 100 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
Counters & Raids
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Magneton Raid Counters »
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades.
Stats & IVs
| Attack |
|
223 |
| Defense |
|
169 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
| Level 40 | 120 |
| Level 50 | 127 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
|
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 |
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,775 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,308 |
