Magneton
The Electric/Steel type Pokemon. Discover comprehensive stats, moves, and evolutions across all games.
National #82• Available in 18 game versions

Pokemon Details
Species: Magnet Pokémon
Height: 1 m
Weight: 60 kg
Abilities:
Training
EV Yield: 2 Special-attack
Catch Rate: 60
Base Friendship: 50
Base Exp: 163
Growth Rate: Medium Fast
Breeding
Egg Groups:
- Mineral
Egg Cycles (Steps):
- Min: 4884
- Max: 5140
Gender:
- Genderless
Available Game Versions
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Type Guide
See the full type chart →This Pokémon's type(s) are highlighted below. Read across a highlighted row for its move effectiveness, and down a highlighted column for how much damage it takes.
| Atk ⬇ / Def ➡ | Normal | Fire | Water | Electric | Grass | Ice | Fighting | Poison | Ground | Psychic | Bug | Rock | Ghost | Dragon | Dark | Steel | Fairy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normal | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | 0× | — | — | ½× | — |
| Fire | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | 2× | — |
| Water | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Electric | — | — | 2× | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | 0× | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — |
| Grass | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | — | ½× | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | — |
| Ice | — | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — |
| Fighting | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | 2× | 0× | — | 2× | 2× | ½× |
| Poison | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | ½× | — | — | 0× | 2× |
| Ground | — | 2× | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | 0× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | — |
| — | — | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | ½× | — | |
| Psychic | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 0× | ½× | — |
| Bug | — | ½× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | — | ½× | — | 2× | ½× | ½× |
| Rock | — | 2× | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | ½× | 2× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | ½× | — |
| Ghost | 0× | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | — |
| Dragon | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | 0× |
| Dark | — | — | — | — | — | — | ½× | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | 2× | — | ½× | — | ½× |
| Steel | — | ½× | ½× | ½× | — | 2× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | — | — | — | ½× | 2× |
| Fairy | — | ½× | — | — | — | — | 2× | ½× | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2× | 2× | ½× | — |
Try a matchup
Pick the opponent’s types to see how your moves perform.
Tip: Dual-type opponents combine both types. For example, an Electric move deals ×4 to a Water/Flying opponent.
Evolutions
Pokémon Moves by Learning Method
Moves from All Games
The moves shown below are collected from all games where Magneton appears. These may not match the specific moveset available in your game. Select a specific game version above to see the exact moves for that game.
| Name | Level | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 1 | Normal | Physical | 35 | 95 |
| Metal Sound | 1 | Steel | Status | - | 85 |
| Sonic Boom | 1 | Normal | Special | - | 90 |
| Thunder Shock | 7 | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Electric Terrain | 11 | Electric | Status | - | - |
| Light Screen | 13 | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Sonicboom | 21 | Normal | Physical | - | 90 |
| Thundershock | 25 | Electric | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Spark | 26 | Electric | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Lock On | 27 | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Supersonic | 29 | Normal | Status | - | 55 |
| Magnet Bomb | 30 | Steel | Physical | 60 | - |
| Electro Ball | 34 | Electric | Special | - | 100 |
| Thunderbolt | 34 | Electric | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Tri Attack | 35 | Normal | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Thunder Wave | 38 | Electric | Status | - | 100 |
| Flash Cannon | 39 | Steel | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Discharge | 40 | Electric | Special | 80 | 100 |
| Thunder | 43 | Electric | Special | 110 | 70 |
| Swift | 46 | Normal | Physical | 60 | - |
| Mirror Shot | 46 | Steel | Special | 65 | 85 |
| Magnet Rise | 50 | Electric | Status | - | - |
| Zap Cannon | 53 | Electric | Special | 100 | 50 |
| Screech | 54 | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| Gyro Ball | 54 | Steel | Physical | - | 100 |
Game Locations
| Game | Location |
|---|---|
| LegendsArceus | Space-Time Distortion - Wild evolution-only - Evolution |
| Blue | Cerulean Cave - Wild Power Plant - Wild cerulean-cave-1f - Walk kanto-power-plant-area - Walk |
| Yellow | Power Plant - Wild kanto-power-plant-area - Walk |
| Gold | Evolve Magnemite - Evolution evolution-only - Evolution |
| Crystal | Power Plant - Wild kanto-power-plant-area - Npc-trade |
| Ruby | New Mauville - Wild new-mauville-area - Walk |
| Firered | Cerulean Cave - Wild Power Plant - Wild cerulean-cave-1f - Walk cerulean-cave-2f - Walk cerulean-cave-b1f - Walk kanto-power-plant-area - Walk |
| Diamond | Evolve Magnemite - Evolution |
| Platinum | Route 222 - Wild Victory Road - Wild sinnoh-route-222-area - Walk sinnoh-victory-road-2f - Walk |
| Heartgold | Cerulean Cave - Wild Power Plant - Wild cerulean-cave-1f - Walk cerulean-cave-2f - Walk cerulean-cave-b1f - Walk johto-safari-zone-zone-mountain - Walk johto-safari-zone-zone-peak - Walk |
| Black2 | P2 Laboratory - Wild p2-laboratory-area - Walk |
| X | Lost Hotel - Wild friend-safari-steel - Walk lost-hotel-area - Walk |
| Arceus | Evolution-only - Evolution |
| Scarlet | Location Data Not Yet Available - Wild evolution-only - Evolution |
Pokedex Entries
| Game | Entry |
|---|---|
| LegendsArceus | Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment. |
| Red | Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. |
| Blue | Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. |
| Yellow | Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet. |
| Gold | Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. |
| Silver | The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities. |
| Crystal | When many MAGNETON gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves. |
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | 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. |
| Firered | A linked cluster formed of several MAGNEMITE. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage. |
| Leafgreen | Formed by several MAGNEMITE linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| Diamond | It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm. |
| Pearl | It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm. |
| Platinum | Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly. |
| Heartgold | Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. |
| Soulsilver | The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity. |
| Black2 | The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture. |
| White2 | The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture. |
| X | A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage. |
| Y | Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet. |
| OmegaRuby | 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. |
| AlphaSapphire | 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. |
| Sun | When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent. |
| Moon | It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear. |
| UltraSun | Delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals. |
| UltraMoon | When rain clouds form, many Magneton gather in high places to wait for lightning to strike. |
| Sword | This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings. |
| Shield | This Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches. |
| Scarlet | Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. |
| Violet | They’re formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. |
