Pokédex · I (Kanto)

Magneton#082

Its strongest point is Sp. Atk — higher than 92% of species. On the other hand, HP — lower than 81% of species. This is not the final form yet — it evolves once more, so the numbers above describe this stage, not what it will end up as. In defense it has 3 weaknesses, 11 resistances and 1 full immunity at its disposal. Watch out for the Ground type — damage from it is quadrupled.

Magneton
Shiny version
Electric Steel
Height: 1.0 m (3′03″) Weight: 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)

Base stats

HP
50
19%
Atk
60
28%
Def
95
78%
SpA
120
92%
SpD
70
51%
Spe
70
54%
TOTAL
465
54%

Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Strong point: Sp. Atk; weak point: HP.

A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Sp. Atk, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.

Which nature to choose

It hits specially: its Sp. Atk (120) is 60 points higher than its Attack. So the drop hits a stat the set usually does not use at all. Evolution does not change it, so pick it for the final form, not for these numbers.

  • Modest +SpA · −Atk The default choice: the boost goes where this species is already strong.
  • Timid +Spe · −Atk Mid-range Speed means the turn order is still worth fighting for — check exactly whom you will outspeed before you give up power.

A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.

Regional numbers 14

The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.

Kanto #082 Red/Green (Japan) , Blue (Japan) , Red / Blue , Yellow , FireRed / LeafGreen , Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee
Johto #119 Gold / Silver , Crystal
Johto #120 HeartGold / SoulSilver
Hoenn #083 Ruby / Sapphire , Emerald
Hoenn #085 Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Sinnoh #179 Platinum
Unova #049 Black 2 / White 2
Kalos #070 X / Y
Alola #048 Sun / Moon
Alola #055 Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Isle of Armor #106 Sword / Shield , Sword/Shield: The Isle of Armor
Hisui #178 Legends: Arceus
Paldea #210 Scarlet / Violet
Blueberry Academy #117 Scarlet / Violet , Scarlet/Violet: The Indigo Disk

Abilities

  • Magnet Pull Prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
  • Sturdy Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
  • Analytic Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Pokédex entry

Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.

Habitat: Rough Terrain Egg Group: Mineral Gender: Genderless Catch difficulty: medium (60/255) Base friendship: 70/255 Base EXP: 163

Resistances and weaknesses

Type chart →

How much damage Magneton takes when it is hit by a move of each type. The multipliers of both its types are already combined here.

Weak to Ground ×4 Fire ×2 Fighting ×2
Resistant to Flying ×¼ Steel ×¼ Normal ×½ Electric ×½ Grass ×½ Ice ×½ Psychic ×½ Bug ×½ Rock ×½ Dragon ×½ Fairy ×½
Immune to Poison ×0

How it was drawn

1996–2019

The sprites come straight from the games in which Magneton appeared — one from each release.

Gen 1 1996
Magneton in Red / Blue
Red / Blue
Magneton in Yellow
Yellow
Gen 2 1999
Magneton in Gold
Gold
Magneton in Silver
Silver
Magneton in Crystal
Crystal
Gen 3 2002
Magneton in Ruby / Sapphire
Ruby / Sapphire
Magneton in Emerald
Emerald
Magneton in FireRed / LeafGreen
FireRed / LeafGreen
Gen 4 2006
Magneton in Diamond / Pearl
Diamond / Pearl
Magneton in Platinum
Platinum
Magneton in HeartGold / SoulSilver
HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen 5 2010
Magneton in Black / White
Black / White
Gen 6 2013
Magneton in X / Y
X / Y
Magneton in Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Gen 7 2016
Magneton in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen 8 2019
Magneton in Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl

Variant gallery

The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.

Magneton — large render in its regular coloring
Pokémon HOME
Magneton — large render in its shiny coloring
Pokémon HOME shiny
Magneton — small pixel sprite in its shiny coloring
Shiny pixel sprite

TCG cards (29)

All Magneton cards →

Magneton has 29 cards in 23 sets. The oldest of them are shown below.

This species is genderless, so its only possible partner is Ditto.

The Egg hatches after 20 cycles, which is roughly 5,400 steps. The exact cycle length depends on the game — newer titles shortened it noticeably — so treat this number as an order of magnitude, not a countdown. Having the Flame Body Ability in your party halves the wait.

Where to catch it (20)

All locations →

The levels shown are the widest range across all game versions — in a specific release it may be narrower. The exact area, catch method and chance are on the page of each location.

Galar

Hoenn

Johto

Kalos

Kanto

Orre

Sinnoh

Unova

Below are the moves learned by leveling up. The rest (64 via TM/TR, 21 via tutor) are on the full list.

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc. PP
1 Electric Terrain Electric Status — — 10
1 Supersonic Normal Status — 55% 20
1 Tackle Normal Physical 40 100% 35
1 Thunder Shock Electric Special 40 100% 30
1 Thunder Wave Electric Status — 90% 20
11 Magnet Bomb Steel Physical 60 — 20
12 Electro Ball Electric Special — 100% 10
15 Sonic Boom Normal Special — 90% 20
16 Gyro Ball Steel Physical — 100% 5
20 Spark Electric Physical 65 100% 20
23 Mirror Shot Steel Special 65 85% 10
24 Screech Normal Status — 85% 40
25 Tri Attack Normal Special 80 100% 10
28 Magnet Rise Electric Status — — 10
34 Flash Cannon Steel Special 80 100% 10
34 Thunderbolt Electric Special 90 100% 15
35 Swift Normal Special 60 — 20
40 Discharge Electric Special 80 100% 15
43 Thunder Electric Special 110 70% 10
46 Metal Sound Steel Status — 85% 40
52 Light Screen Psychic Status — — 30
58 Lock On Normal Status — — 5
64 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120 50% 5