Magneton Best Moveset
AbilityMagnet Pull traps opposing Steel-types and Held ItemEviolite gives 95/70 defenses a real bump since Magnezone exists as the evolution. 120 Sp. Atk at 70 Speed behind Electric/Steel TermStab hits hard for a middle-stage. The moveset removes Steel-types that block teammates, and that role is sometimes more valuable than evolving.
Pure Electric in Gen I (Red & Blue) with 120 Special was decent, but Jolteon was faster and more popular. Magneton sat in the middle of the Electric pack.
Utility Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Substitute
- Double Edge
Recommended Teammates
Steel typing arrived in Gen II (Gold & Silver), giving Magneton a pile of resistances it never had. One of the most defensively useful Electric-types overnight.
Utility Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Substitute
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Magnet Pull trapped Steel-types that threatened the rest of your team. Skarmory, Forretress, Jirachi. They switched in and couldn't leave. This ability alone made Magneton top-tier.
Best Moves
Best Build
Magneton best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Magnezone evolved from it in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl), doing the same Magnet Pull job with better stats. Magneton was outclassed by its own evolution.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Thunder Wave
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Eviolite made Magneton bulkier than Magnezone in some matchups. Both had Magnet Pull, but Eviolite gave Magneton a niche as the sturdier trapper.
Wall Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Same Eviolite niche in Gen VI (X & Y). Sometimes preferred over Magnezone when you needed the trapper to survive an extra hit.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Analytic boosted moves when Magneton moved last in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Its middling Speed turned into an advantage for raw damage output.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Volt Switch
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Lost its edge in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Magnezone was generally better, and the Steel-trapping niche was less important in the format.
Special Attacker Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Rain Dance
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
Fully outclassed in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Magnezone did everything Magneton wanted to do with higher stats across the board.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Discharge
- Tera Blast
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Magneton Weakness
Type-wise, Magneton takes extra damage from Ground, Fire, and Fighting. Watch out for Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 11 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Magneton's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| 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 |
What is Magneton Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Magneton
Iron Treads threatens a KO with Earthquake (115-136%). Gliscor deals 82-96% with Earthquake.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin8-10% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityQuarkdrive ItemBooster Energy NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Iron Treads builds →Rapid Spin7-9% Earthquake 4x115-136%KO Knock Off19-22% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 4x82-96% Knock Off13-16% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x216-254%KO Rapid Spin9-11% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Blaziken builds →Close Combat 2x154-181%KO Flare Blitz 2x154-181%KO | ||
Evolution
Sitting between Magnemite and Magnezone, Magneton is part of a chain that requires an evolution item. Not your typical level-up setup. HP has grown the most so far (+25), but there's still another 70 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Magneton is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Magnemite eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyHow to Get Magneton
A handful of locations for Magneton with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Magneton in SV
To get Magneton, start by catching Magnemite through walking encounters at Lv. 16-80. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteEast Province (Area Three) - GrassLv.16-34OverworldRate 25%East Province (Area Two) - GrassLv.16-34OverworldRate 25%East Province (Area Three) - Near TownLv.16-34OverworldRate 10%East Province (Area Two) - Near TownLv.16-34OverworldRate 10%Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Magneton ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Magnemite (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into MagnezoneCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Magneton (Step 2)
decent spawn rates for Magneton across 1 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Magneton in PLA
The path to Magneton starts with Magnemite at Lv. 20-70 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsLv.40-55CaveRate 15%
Step 2Magneton ✓Space-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsLv.40-55CaveRate 15%or evolve from Magnemite (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into MagnezoneClamberclaw CliffsLv.20-70GrassRate 15%Celestica TrailLv.30-46GrassRate 15%Fabled SpringLv.43-46GrassRate 15%or evolve from Magneton (Step 2)
You're catching Magnemite first, not Magneton. Magnemite appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Magneton in BDSP
Magnemite is your first catch on the way to Magneton. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 28-63 across 10 total spots in the chain.
No wild encounters for Magneton. The 3-stage chain runs through Magnemite, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Magneton in SwSh
The path to Magneton starts with Magnemite at Lv. 10-15 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowstormChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%Heavy FogChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SnowingChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%SandstormChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 56%Normal WeatherChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%RainingChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%Intense SunChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%OvercastChallenge BeachLv.10-15OverworldRate 36%Thunderstorm
Step 2Magneton ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Magnezone with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Magneton egg.
Step 3Evolve into Magnezone
Base Stats
Sp. Atk and Defense carry most of Magneton's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
Magneton Guide
Magneton is meant to evolve into Magnezone. At 465 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Magnet Pull is the go-to ability for Magneton. It prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out. Its hidden ability Analytic can work in specific setups. Sturdy is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Magneton is a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
You can run Magneton through the first few routes without issues. 465 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Magnezone as fast as you can.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Magneton has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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