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
Magneton is weak to Fighting and Fire moves, and doubly weak to Ground moves.
The best counter to Magneton is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, followed by Mega Garchomp, Landorus (Therian Forme) and Groudon.
The top Magneton counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Groudon | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 92% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 87% | |
| Groudon | 78% | |
| Landorus (Therian Forme) | 76% | |
| Mega Lucario | 75% | |
| Mega Swampert | 75% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 74% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
| Attack |
|
223 |
| Defense |
|
169 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
| Level 40 | 120 |
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| 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 |
