Is Magnemite Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
Electric/Steel in FRLG, unlike the pure Electric Magnemite from the originals. The Steel typing adds resistances the Gen 1 version never had. AbilityMagnet Pull traps opposing Steel-types, preventing them from switching. Handles Misty and Lorelei through Electric. The type upgrade is the biggest change in the remake.
Brock's typing presses Magnemite's defenses.
Magnemite has the type edge here and should clean up Misty's team.
Lt. Surge's typing presses Magnemite's defenses.
Erika's typing presses Magnemite's defenses.
Magnemite has the type edge here and should clean up Koga's team.
Magnemite trades roughly evenly with Sabrina's team.
Magnemite trades roughly evenly with Blaine's team.
Giovanni's Pokemon outpace and outclass Magnemite here.
Magneton has the type edge here and should clean up Lorelei's team.
Bruno's team hits Magneton's weaknesses hard.
Magneton has the type edge here and should clean up Agatha's team.
Magneton has the type edge here and should clean up Lance's team.
Magneton trades roughly evenly with Terry's team.
Catch Magnemite on Power Plant (walking, Lv 22-25, common).
- After Lt. Surge
- TM34ElectricShock Wave90100%20
- LV 26ElectricSpark98100%20
- After Erika
- TM25ElectricThunder16570%10
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt135100%15
- TM43NormalSecret Power70100%20
- LV 50ElectricZap Cannon18050%5
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
Your Magnemite should hit Level 30 before you reach Lorelei, at typical leveling pace.
- STARTING (Lv 30)
- LV 30ElectricSpark98100%20
- LV 30ElectricThunder Wave—90%20
- After Lt. Surge
- TM34ElectricShock Wave90100%20
- After Erika
- TM25ElectricThunder16570%10
- TM24ElectricThunderbolt135100%15
- TM15NormalHyper Beam15090%5
- TM06PoisonToxic—90%10
- After Giovanni
- TUTORNormalDouble-Edge120100%15
- Post-Game
- TM42NormalFacade70100%20
How to Get Magnemite in FireRed & LeafGreen
Just two encounters, both in the Power Plant, both versions. Magnemite is common when it shows up, but the map footprint is a single location.
1 location to catch Magnemite
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 8Where To Catch Magnemite in FRLG
The path to Magnemite starts with Magnemite at Lv. 22-55 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Magnemite ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MagnetonPower PlantLv.31-34FloorLeafGreenRate 15%Power PlantLv.31-34FloorFireRedRate 10%Cerulean Cave - 1FLv.49CaveRate 20%Cerulean Cave - 2FLv.52CaveRate 10%or evolve from Magnemite (Step 1)
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
What is Magnemite Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Magnemite
 Charmander Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x308-363%KO Double Kick 2x34-42% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x282-332%KO Double Kick 2x29-37% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Mankey builds →Earthquake 4x168-200%KO Karate Chop 2x66-79% | ||
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Charmeleon builds →Dig 4x97-116%KO Ember 2x66-79% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x308-363%KO Brick Break 2x74-89% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x282-332%KO Brick Break 2x71-84% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Geodude builds →Earthquake 4x253-300%KO Brick Break 2x66-79% | ||
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Mankey builds →Earthquake 4x168-200%KO Brick Break 2x100-118%KO | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Charmeleon builds →Dig 4x97-116%KO Ember 2x66-79% Brick Break 2x58-68% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x247-290%KO Brick Break 2x63-74% Flamethrower 2x68-81% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x279-329%KO Flamethrower 2x90-106%KO Brick Break 2x71-84% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x303-358%KO Flamethrower 2x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x76-90% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Graveler builds →Earthquake 4x287-339%KO Brick Break 2x71-84% Flamethrower 2x63-74% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 4x295-348%KO Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x258-304%KO Brick Break 2x65-78% Flamethrower 2x68-81% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x280-330%KO Flamethrower 2x90-107%KO Brick Break 2x71-84% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x310-365%KO Flamethrower 2x100-119%KO Brick Break 2x78-93% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Graveler builds →Earthquake 4x287-339%KO Brick Break 2x74-87% Flamethrower 2x64-75% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 4x265-313%KO Flamethrower 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x258-304%KO Focus Punch 2x128-151%KO Flamethrower 2x68-81% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x280-330%KO Focus Punch 2x139-165%KO Flamethrower 2x90-107%KO | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x310-365%KO Focus Punch 2x152-180%KO Flamethrower 2x100-119%KO | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x262-309%KO Earthquake 4x236-278%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x232-274%KO Earthquake 4x212-249%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x246-291%KO Focus Punch 2x121-143%KO Fire Blast 2x82-97% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x274-322%KO Focus Punch 2x136-160%KO Fire Blast 2x111-131%KO | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x300-354%KO Focus Punch 2x148-175%KO Fire Blast 2x121-143%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x255-300%KO Earthquake 4x228-269%KO | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x227-268%KO Earthquake 4x203-240%KO Overheat 2x108-128%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x255-300%KO Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Fire Blast 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 4x382-450%KO Focus Punch 2x190-224%KO Fire Blast 2x79-94% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x285-336%KO Focus Punch 2x142-168%KO Fire Blast 2x115-136%KO | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x311-366%KO Focus Punch 2x154-182%KO Fire Blast 2x127-150%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x265-312%KO Earthquake 4x238-280%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x254-300%KO Focus Punch 2x127-150%KO Fire Blast 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Donphan builds →Earthquake 4x356-419%KO Rock Smash 2x25-29% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 4x382-450%KO Focus Punch 2x190-224%KO Fire Blast 2x79-94% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x275-324%KO Earthquake 4x247-291%KO | ||
 Ho-oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Ho-oh builds →Earthquake 4x254-300%KO Overheat 2x277-326%KO Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Koffing can KO Magnemite with Explosion (99-117%). Staryu deals 68-80% with Hydro Pump.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Koffing builds →Explosion99-117%KO Shadow Ball32-38% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemQuickclaw NatureTimid Moves View Gastly builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemFocusband NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Staryu builds →Thunderbolt28-32% Psychic28-32% Hydro Pump68-80% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterveil ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Wailmer builds →Earthquake 4x152-179%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Porygon builds →Psychic24-28% Facade18-21% | ||
Magnemite Evolutions
Magnemite evolves into Magneton. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 140 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 onlyFRLG Magnemite Best Moveset
Electric/Steel provides nine resistances at pre-evolution stats too low to leverage. AbilityMagnet Pull traps opposing Steel types, a powerful ability wasted on this stat line. One evolution from Magneton's dominant moveset.
Best Build
Magnemite best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Toxic
- Hidden Power Fire
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Without TMs, Magnemite's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Normal coverage on top of Zap Cannon and Thunder for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It moves while constantly hovering. It discharges THUNDER WAVE and so on from the units at its sides.
Uses antigravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.
Magnemite FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Magnemite can be caught in the wild at Power Plant in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves