Stats & Training
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.
It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. It generates powerful radio waves that raise temperatures by 3.6 degrees F within a 3,300-foot radius.
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 12 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, 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
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x154-182%KO Rock Smash 2x26-32% Sand Tomb 4x74-87% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Flamethrower 2x80-95% Dig 4x107-126%KO Ember 2x37-43% Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x75-89% Dig 4x126-150%KO Rock Smash 2x22-26% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Baltoy builds →Dig 4x87-103%KO Mud-Slap 4x26-32% | ||
 Nincada BugGround | D | |
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x157-185%KO Rock Smash 2x27-32% Sand Tomb 4x75-89% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Overheat 2x110-130%KO Flamethrower 2x78-93% Dig 4x106-126%KO Ember 2x37-44% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% Dig 4x126-148%KO Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Baltoy builds →Dig 4x81-96% Mud-Slap 4x25-30% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nincada builds →Dig 4x88-104%KO Mud-Slap 4x31-37% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x159-188%KO Rock Smash 2x27-33% Sand Tomb 4x77-91% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Overheat 2x115-136%KO Flamethrower 2x79-94% Dig 4x106-126%KO Ember 2x38-45% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% Dig 4x124-147%KO Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Baltoy builds →Dig 4x83-98% Mud-Slap 4x29-35% | ||
Nincada BugGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nincada builds →Dig 4x88-105%KO Mud-Slap 4x29-35% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x160-188%KO Rock Smash 2x27-33% Sand Tomb 4x75-88% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Gligar builds →Dig 4x125-147%KO Rock Smash 2x22-25% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Overheat 2x115-135%KO Fire Blast 2x97-115%KO Earthquake 4x134-159%KO Flamethrower 2x79-94% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x76-90% Dig 4x125-147%KO Rock Smash 2x22-25% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Earthquake 4x194-229%KO Dig 4x160-188%KO Rock Smash 2x27-33% Sand Tomb 4x75-88% | ||
Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Gligar builds →Earthquake 4x155-182%KO Dig 4x125-147%KO Rock Smash 2x22-25% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Overheat 2x115-135%KO Fire Blast 2x97-115%KO Earthquake 4x134-159%KO Flamethrower 2x79-94% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x134-159%KO Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x76-90% Earthquake 4x155-182%KO Dig 4x125-147%KO Brick Break 2x39-47% | ||
In Emerald, Cloyster's Surf hits Magneton for 48-56%. Mantine's Surf hits Magneton for 45-53%.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShellarmor ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Cloyster builds →Explosion33-39% Surf48-56% Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Mantine builds →Surf45-53% Ice Beam15-18% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Porygon2 builds →Ice Beam19-22% Thunderbolt19-22% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Qwilfish builds →Self Destruct30-35% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sableye builds →Knock Off14-16% | ||
Emerald 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 onlyEmerald Magneton Best Moveset
Nothing fancy here. Magneton builds around Magnet for extra utility, Modest nature for the right stat lean, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Magnetpull does its job quietly.
Best Build
Magneton best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Magneton picks up Zap Cannon and Hyper Beam along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Rock coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Magneton in Emerald
Magneton tops out at low spawn rates across 1 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Magneton in Emerald
To get Magneton, start by catching Magnemite through walking encounters at Lv. 22-26. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteNew Mauville - EntranceGrass Lv.22-26 Power-plant50%MidNew Mauville - InsideGrass Lv.22-26 Power-plant49%Mid
Step 2Magneton ✓New Mauville - InsideGrass Lv.26 Power-plant1%Midor evolve from Magnemite (Step 1)
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 mixed attacker with base 60 Attack and 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
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 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