Stats & Training
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.
It is attracted by electromagnetic waves. It may approach Trainers if they are using their Pokégear.
The units at the sides of its body generate antigravity energy to keep it aloft in the air.
Magnemite Weakness
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. 12 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, Ghost, Dragon, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Flying, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x198-235%KO Mud-Slap 4x65-78% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x61-74% Flamethrower 2x50-61% Brick Break 2x65-78% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x143-170%KO Flamethrower 2x122-143%KO Ember 2x54-65% | ||
 Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Wooper builds →Mud Bomb 4x111-130%KO Mud Shot 4x98-117%KO | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x195-229%KO Rock Smash 2x36-44% Mud-Slap 4x73-87% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Onix builds →Dig 4x147-175%KO Rock Smash 2x27-33% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x144-169%KO Flamethrower 2x120-142%KO Dig 4x175-207%KO Ember 2x55-65% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Wooper builds →Dig 4x147-175%KO Mud Bomb 4x102-120%KO Mud Shot 4x93-109%KO Rock Smash 2x27-33% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Sandshrew builds →Dig 4x204-240%KO Brick Break 2x64-76% Rock Smash 2x36-44% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x192-227%KO Rock Smash 2x33-39% Mud-Slap 4x68-82% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Onix builds →Dig 4x138-164%KO Rock Smash 2x26-30% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x138-164%KO Flamethrower 2x115-136%KO Lava Plume 2x103-123%KO Dig 4x162-191%KO | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Wooper builds →Dig 4x138-164%KO Mud Bomb 4x100-118%KO Mud Shot 4x85-100%KO Rock Smash 2x26-30% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x118-139%KO Dig 4x192-227%KO Brick Break 2x61-73% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x195-230%KO Rock Smash 2x37-44% Mud-Slap 4x70-82% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Onix builds →Dig 4x140-164%KO Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x142-168%KO Earth Power 4x237-279%KO Flamethrower 2x118-140%KO Lava Plume 2x104-123%KO | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x174-205%KO Dig 4x140-164%KO Mud Bomb 4x97-115%KO Mud Shot 4x84-99% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x123-145%KO Dig 4x201-238%KO Brick Break 2x62-74% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x193-228%KO Rock Smash 2x32-39% Mud-Slap 4x63-76% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Onix builds →Dig 4x135-161%KO Rock Smash 2x24-28% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x139-165%KO Flamethrower 2x114-135%KO Lava Plume 2x103-123%KO Dig 4x165-194%KO | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x165-194%KO Dig 4x135-161%KO Mud Bomb 4x100-118%KO Mud Shot 4x86-101%KO | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x117-138%KO Dig 4x193-228%KO Brick Break 2x59-70% Rock Smash 2x32-39% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x193-227%KO Rock Smash 2x34-41% Mud-Slap 4x68-80% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Gligar builds →Dig 4x199-234%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x34-41% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Onix builds →Dig 4x137-161%KO Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x143-168%KO Earth Power 4x235-278%KO Flamethrower 2x117-139%KO Lava Plume 2x105-124%KO | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x173-205%KO Dig 4x137-161%KO Mud Bomb 4x99-117%KO Mud Shot 4x87-102%KO | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Gliscor can KO Magnemite with Earthquake (294-346%). Heracross threatens a KO with Close Combat (268-316%). Charizard's Flamethrower also KOs at 288-339%.
 Gliscor Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 4x294-346%KO Ice Fang16-19% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x268-316%KO Megahorn67-79% Stone Edge37-44% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Charizard builds →Air Slash30-35% Flamethrower 2x288-339%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Ground deals 4x damage to MagnemiteView Garchomp → | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed27-32% Flare Blitz 2x246-289%KO Crunch27-32% Thunder Fang22-26% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
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 onlyHeartGold & SoulSilver Magnemite Best Moveset
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.
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Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
HeartGold & SoulSilver Magnemite Locations
decent spawn rates across 8 locations for Magnemite in early-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Magnemite in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Magnemite appears in 8 walking locations at Lv. 15-16 across HeartGold and SoulSilver. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Magnemite Guide
Level 30 gets you Magneton. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 can find Magnemite in HeartGold & SoulSilver. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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