Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Magneton

Magneton

Magnet Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Magneton is a Electric and Steel Type Magnet Pokémon, with a 7.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Magneton can be found with Magnet Pull, Sturdy and Analytic as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Modest Nature, based on 465 combined Base Stats.

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Magneton Stats & Abilities
Magneton Evolutions
Magneton Locations
Magneton Weakness
Magneton Best Moves
Magneton Level Up Moves
Magneton TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Magneton

Magneton Stats and Abilities

Based on Magneton Base IVs we consider this pokemon C-Tier choice. Magneton Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 120 and the Lowest being Attack 60.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	50	210	304
E	Attack	60	112	240
D	Defense	95	175	317
A	Special Attack	120	220	372
E	Special Defense	70	130	262
E	Speed	70	130	262
C	Total	465


Magneton	Detail
Best Nature	Modest ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Metal Coat
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dry Dislikes: Spicy
EV Yield	2 Special Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Mineral
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Magnet Pull Ability 1	Magnet Pull prevents Steel type Pokémon from switching out of battle or fleeing.
Sturdy Ability 2	Sturdy allows the Pokémon to survive with 1 HP if attacked at full HP with an attack that would otherwise knock it out. It also prevents One-Hit-KO moves (Fissure, Horn Drill, Guillotine or Sheer Cold).
Analytic Hidden Ability	Boosts move power when the Pokémon moves last.

How To Evolve Magneton in BDSP

Magnemite requires (Level 30) to evolve into Magneton and then (use Thunder Stone) to evolve into Magnezone.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution	Evolution Requirement	Final Evolution
Magnemite	Level 30 →	Magneton	use Thunder Stone →	Magnezone

Where To Find Magneton in BDSP

Magneton has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Whiteout Cave	Start	Magnemite Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	Start	Magnemite Lv. 16-63
Icy Cave	Start	Magnemite Lv. 16-63
Glacial Cavern	Start	Magnemite Lv. 16-63
Fuego Ironworks	5 - 1%	Magnemite Lv. 28-29

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Magneton Weakness

Magneton is a Electric and Steel Type pokemon. This will cause Magneton to take More Damage from Fighting, Fire, Ground Type Moves, and Less Damage from Electric, Normal, Rock, Bug, Grass, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Poison, Flying, Steel Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Ground
2.0x More Damage	Fighting Fire
0.5x Less Damage	Electric Normal Rock Bug Grass Psychic Ice Dragon Fairy
0.25x Less Damage	Flying Steel
Immune to Damage	Poison

What pokemon is Magneton Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Ho-Oh
S	Groudon
S	Heatran
S	Garchomp
S	Moltres

What pokemon is Magneton Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza

Best Moves Magneton in BDSP

Best Moveset for Magneton Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
64	Zap Cannon	Special	180	50	5	Paralyzes opponent.
40	Discharge	Special	120	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
34	Flash Cannon	Special	120	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
1	Tri Attack	Special	80	100	10	May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent.

Best Moveset for Magneton TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM25	Thunder	Special	165	70	10	May paralyze opponent.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Magneton Lv Up Moves

Magneton TM Moves

Magneton Level Up Moves

List of Moves Magneton can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tri Attack	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent.
1	Electric Terrain	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Prevents all Pokémon from falling asleep for 5 turns.
1	Thunder Shock	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Special May paralyze opponent.
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Supersonic	Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 20 Status Confuses opponent.
1	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
12	Electro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The faster the user, the stronger the attack.
16	Gyro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
20	Spark	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May paralyze opponent.
24	Screech	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Defense.
28	Magnet Rise	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User becomes immune to Ground-type moves for 5 turns.
34	Flash Cannon	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
40	Discharge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
46	Metal Sound	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 40 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense.
52	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
58	Lock-On	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status User's next attack is guaranteed to hit.
64	Zap Cannon	Power: 180 Acc: 50 PP: 5 Special Paralyzes opponent.

Magneton TM Moves

List of Moves Magneton can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 165 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM43	Volt Switch	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special User must switch out after attacking.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM57	Charge Beam	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM64	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM67	Recycle	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.

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