Magneton is an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I and a middle stage of its evolution line, with a base stat total of 465.
Magneton
Abilities
Traps STEEL-type POKéMON.
Negates 1-hit KO attacks.
Boosts move power when the Pokémon moves last.
Hidden AbilityBase Stats
Magneton's Weaknesses and Resistances
Evolution Chain
Magnemite evolves into Magneton at level 30, and Magneton evolves into Magnezone by leveling up at Mt Coronet or with a Thunder Stone.
Magnemite 
Magneton 
Magnezone Magneton Playthrough, Competitive, and Nuzlocke Usage
Using Magneton in a Playthrough
The Magnemite line is a powerful special Electric line that gains exceptional defensive value from its Electric/Steel typing from Generation II onward. Magneton already combines strong Special Attack with numerous resistances and useful Electric STAB, while Magnezone adds still greater Special Attack and physical Defense and can use moves such as Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, and Volt Switch depending on the game. The major defensive danger is a quadruple weakness to Ground, along with Fire and Fighting weaknesses, while low Speed means it cannot always remove those threats before being attacked. Evolution availability is also game-dependent: Magneton could originally evolve into Magnezone only in special magnetic areas, leaving Magnezone unobtainable through normal evolution in games such as HeartGold and SoulSilver, although later generations added Thunder Stone evolution.
Magneton in Competitive Pokémon
Magneton and Magnezone have a highly distinctive competitive niche through Magnet Pull, which prevents opposing Steel-types from switching and allows the line to remove specific defensive targets. Magnezone has repeatedly been used to trap Pokemon such as Skarmory and other influential Steel-types, creating openings for teammates that would otherwise struggle against them. Its high Special Attack, Electric/Steel STAB, defensive resistances, and access to Volt Switch also let it function as a powerful pivot even outside dedicated trapping sequences. Magneton can perform a similar job and has sometimes retained separate value through its greater Speed or Eviolite compatibility, although Magnezone is generally bulkier and stronger.
Magneton in Nuzlockes
The Magnemite line is exceptionally useful in many Nuzlockes because Electric/Steel provides a large collection of resistances while its high Special Attack allows it to defeat Water- and Flying-types efficiently. Community HGSS evaluations place Magneton among the strongest encounters in the game even though Magnezone cannot normally be evolved there, demonstrating that the middle stage is already strong enough to function as a long-term team member. Platinum community analysis similarly rates Magnezone extremely highly, with the quadruple Ground weakness and low Speed identified as its major vulnerabilities. Careful knowledge of opposing Ground coverage is therefore essential, but in safe matchups the line combines offensive pressure and defensive reliability unusually well.
Learnsets
53 moves · Scarlet Violet
Level Up
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Pokédex Entries
25 entries
Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.
Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.
When many MAGNETON gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.
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.
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.
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.
A linked cluster formed of several MAGNEMITE. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
Formed by several MAGNEMITE linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.
The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.
A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet.
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.
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.
When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent.
It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.
Delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals.
When rain clouds form, many Magneton gather in high places to wait for lightning to strike.
This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings.
This Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches.
Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.
Where To Find Magneton
10 locations
New Mauville · HoennWalking · version details vary
New Mauville
Johto Safari Zone · JohtoWalking · version details vary
Safari Zone Mountain
Safari Zone Peak
Friend Safari · KalosWalking · version details vary
Friend Safari (Steel)
Lost Hotel · KalosWalking · version details vary
Lost Hotel
Cerulean Cave · KantoWalking · version details vary
Cerulean Cave (1F)
Cerulean Cave (2F)
Cerulean Cave (B1F)
Kanto Power Plant · KantoWalking, Npc Trade, Overworld · version details vary
Power Plant
Cipher Key Lair · OrreSnag · version details vary
Cipher Key Lair 4F
Route 222 · SinnohWalking · version details vary
Road 222
Victory Road · SinnohWalking · version details vary
Victory Road (2F)
P2 Laboratory · UnovaWalking · version details vary
P2 Laboratory
Held Items
2 items
- Firered: 5% chance
- Leafgreen: 5% chance
- Ruby: 5% chance
- Sapphire: 5% chance
- Emerald: 5% chance
- Diamond: 5% chance
- Pearl: 5% chance
- Platinum: 5% chance
- Heartgold: 5% chance
- Soulsilver: 5% chance
- Black: 5% chance
- White: 5% chance
- Black 2: 5% chance
- White 2: 5% chance
- X: 5% chance
- Y: 5% chance
- Omega Ruby: 5% chance
- Alpha Sapphire: 5% chance
- Sun: 5% chance
- Moon: 5% chance
- Ultra Sun: 5% chance
- Ultra Moon: 5% chance
- Xd: 100% chance
Additional Images
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Magneton Biology and Behavior
Magneton is described as three Magnemite units held together by powerful magnetic forces, although game evolution can also produce Magneton from an isolated Magnemite. The component Magnemite can shift their positions relative to one another rather than remaining permanently fixed in one arrangement. Its magnetic field is strong enough to interfere with electronics, cause earaches, raise the temperature, and draw moisture from the surrounding environment over a wide area. Magneton also emits radio waves that it uses to survey its surroundings.
Magneton Biological Data
- National Pokédex
- #82
- Species
- Magnet Pokémon
- Height
- 3' 3" (1.0 m)
- Weight
- 132.3 lbs (60.0 kg)
- Habitat
- Rough Terrain
- Color
- Gray
- Body Style
- Heads
- Gender
- Genderless
Misc
Catch Rate: 60
Base Experience: 163 Exp
Hatch Counter: 20
Magneton Size Comparison: BETA
Magneton is listed at 3' 3" (1.0 m) and shown in an in-chart visual comparison.
How is visual size determined?
Pokédex height is treated as the official listed measurement, but the chart uses pose-aware visual scaling so each sprite looks reasonable in a direct comparison.
For long or coiled Pokémon, the listed height may represent total body length rather than upright height. For Pokémon with floppy ears, leaves, feathers, antennae, wings, or other flexible features, the chart usually measures to the top of the solid, substantial part of the head or body instead of the tallest decorative feature.
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