Magnemite's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, HP trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the units at the sides of its head expel antigravity, which allows it to float.
It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges electromagnetic waves and so on from the units at its sides.
Ground, Fire, and Fighting moves hit Magnemite for super-effective damage. Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. 11 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Flying, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
Garchomp can KO Magnemite with Earthquake (440-518%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (255-300%). Annihilape's Drain Punch also KOs at 130-154%.
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 4x440-518%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x255-300%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x130-154%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 4x408-481%KO Knock Off66-79% Close Combat 2x163-192%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed26-30% Flare Blitz 2x234-275%KO | ||
Magnemite is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Magneton first, then eventually reaches Magnezone. For breeding, average hatch time with no compatible partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 210 total stats over Magnemite. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Magnemite is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyYou commit to a move every time Magnemite comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Magnetpull adds to that. Spread EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Magnemite best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
- Magnet Rise
Screens Setter Moveset
- Protect
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Wall Moveset
- Recycle
- Toxic
- Protect
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Recycle
- Toxic
- Protect
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Magnemite's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal coverage on top of Steel Beam and Zap Cannon for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Magnemite's options are limited here. You've got Steel Beam and Thunder for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Electric and Steel hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Magnemite develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Zap Cannon and Explosion show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Magnemite develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Zap Cannon and Thunder show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Magnemite is available from mid-game routes onward at decent spawn rates. 8 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Magnemite in Scarlet & Violet
Magnemite's encounter pool splits between Scarlet and Violet. You've got 8 walking spots at Lv. 16-34 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
decent spawn rates for Magnemite across 1 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Magnemite in Legends: Arceus
Magnemite's scattered across 18 spots in mid-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Magnemite in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Magnemite appears in 18 walking locations at Lv. 16-63 across Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Magnemite's scattered across 18 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Magnemite in Sword & Shield
Magnemite appears in 18 walking locations at Lv. 10-15 across Shield and Sword. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Level 30 gets you Magneton. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
Magnemite does the job early-game if you need a Electric/Steel type on your team. Evolve it into Magneton before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You won't have trouble finding Magnemite. It's been around since Scarlet & Violet and appears in 21 games total. Latest appearances: Yellow and Red & Blue.
Magnemite has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves