Special
Cannon
465Average
70Moderate
CTier

Magneton is technically a pre-evolution of Magnezone, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Poison moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped. Known as the Magnet Pokemon.

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.

Base Stats
465Above
HP50
D
Attack60
C
Defense95
B
Sp. Atk120
A
Sp. Def70
C
Speed70
C
Total465
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Magneton yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch60Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•1m / 3'03"•60kg / 132.3 lbs•163Base XP
Pokedex Entries

When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent.

Sun

It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.

Moon

Magneton Weakness

Excellent

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.

4xCriticali
Ground
2xWeaki
FireFighting
½xResisti
NormalElectricGrassIcePsychicBugRockDragonFairy
¼xResisti
FlyingSteel
0xImmunei
Poison
STAB (5)i
WaterFlyingIceRockFairy
3Weak
11Resist
1Immune
Scorei+8
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
4x Ground — Earthquake, Earth Power, Scorching Sands
Abilities
Magnet PullPrevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
SturdyPrevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
AnalyticHAStrengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

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.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Magnemite
#081Magnemite
30
Level 30
Magneton
#082Magneton
Thunder Stone
Magnezone
#462Magnezone
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Magnemite
ElectricSteel
Magneton
ElectricSteel
Magnezone
ElectricSteel
HP
25
50+25
70+20
ATK
35
60+25
70+10
DEF
70
95+25
115+20
SP.ATK
95
120+25
130+10
SP.DEF
55
70+15
90+20
SPE
45
70+25
60-10
BST
325C-Tier
465B-Tier+140
535B-Tier+70
ROLE
Balanced
Cannon
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Special
Special
Special
Breeding
Challenging

Breed with Magneton to get Magnemite eggs (with patience) from the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Prediction matters here. Choice Specs means Magneton can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is boosted special damage with move lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Magnetpull back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.

Best Build

Special Sweeper
Ability
Magnetpull
Item
Choice SpecsPOWER
Nature
Timid+SPE
EVs

Best Magneton Moveset

  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Hidden Power Fire
  • Flash CannonSTAB
  • Volt SwitchSTAB

Recommended Teammates

Togekiss
TogekissGood
Empoleon
EmpoleonGood
Alomomola
AlomomolaDecent

Leveling does the heavy lifting. Magneton picks up Zap Cannon and Explosion 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

Lv 1
Electric Terrain
——10Electric
Lv 1
Magnet Bomb
60—20Steel
Lv 1
Supersonic
—5520Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
4010035Normal
Lv 1
Thunder Shock
4010030Electric
Lv 1
Tri Attack
8010010Normal
Lv 1
Zap Cannon
120505Electric
Lv 5
Thunder Shock
4010030Electric
Lv 7
Magnet Bomb
60—20Steel
Lv 11
Thunder Wave
—9020Electric
Lv 13
Light Screen
——30Psychic
Lv 17
Sonic Boom
—9020Normal
Lv 19
Spark
6510020Electric
Lv 23
Mirror Shot
658510Steel
Lv 25
Metal Sound
—8540Steel
Lv 29
Electro Ball
—10010Electric
Lv 33
Flash Cannon
8010010Steel
Lv 39
Screech
—8540Normal
Lv 43
Discharge
8010015Electric
Lv 49
Lock-On
——5Normal
Lv 53
Magnet Rise
——10Electric
Lv 59
Gyro Ball
—1005Steel
Lv 63
Zap Cannon
120505Electric

TM Moves

Src
TM57
Charge Beam
509010Electric
TM100
Confide
——20Normal
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM64
Explosion
2501005Normal
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM91
Flash Cannon
8010010Steel
TM21
Frustration
—10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM74
Gyro Ball
—1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM16
Light Screen
——30Psychic
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
——10Normal
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM33
Reflect
——20Psychic
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM27
Return
—10020Normal
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM88
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
TM11
Sunny Day
——5Fire
TM87
Swagger
—8515Normal
TM25
Thunder
1107010Electric
TM73
Thunder Wave
—9020Electric
TM24
Thunderbolt
9010015Electric
TM06
Toxic
—9010Poison
TM72
Volt Switch
7010020Electric
TM93
Wild Charge
9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Magneton doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Magneton can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 1
Bide+1
——10Normal
Gen 2
Curse
——10Ghost
Gen 3
Double-Edge
12010015Normal
Gen 4
Endure+4
——10Normal
Gen 6
Flash
—10020Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
——10Normal
Gen 4
Natural Gift
—10015Normal
Gen 1
Rage
2010020Normal
Gen 4
Rollout
309020Rock
Gen 6
Secret Power
7010020Normal
Gen 4
Swift
60—20Normal
Gen 1
Take Down
908520Normal
Gen 1
Teleport-6
——20Psychic

No wild encounters for Magneton. The 2-stage line runs through Magnemite, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 30 once you've got the levels.

How to Obtain Magneton in Sun & Moon

The path to Magneton starts with Magnemite at Lv. 5-55 via walking and gift encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Magnemite
    Step 1Catch Magnemite
    Route 1 - Hau'oli Outskirts
    SunGrassLv.6-850%EarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Route 1 - Hau'oli Outskirts
    MoonGrassLv.6-850%EarlyRoute
    EFFORTLESS
    Hau'oli City - Shopping District
    MoonGrassLv.5-810%EarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Hau'oli City - Shopping District
    SunGrassLv.5-810%EarlyCity
    MODERATE
    Malie City - Outer Cape
    MoonGrassLv.24-2720%MidCity
    EASY
    Malie City - Outer Cape
    SunGrassLv.24-2720%MidCity
    EASY
    Poké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reached
    SunGift from NPCLv.21-276%Mid
    EASY
    Poké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reached
    MoonGift from NPCLv.21-276%Mid
    EASY
    Poké Pelago - Poni Island reached
    SunGift from NPCLv.37-435%Late
    EASY
    Poké Pelago - Poni Island reached
    MoonGift from NPCLv.37-435%Late
    EASY
    Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeated
    SunGift from NPCLv.49-554%Post
    MODERATE
    Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeated
    MoonGift from NPCLv.49-554%Post
    MODERATE
  2. Magneton
    Step 2Magneton ✓

  • 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.

  • Magneton's biggest threats include Golem (Ground), Charizard (Fire), and Hitmonlee (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Golem is the most dangerous since Ground moves deal 4x damage.

  • Magnemite evolves into Magneton at level 30. Magneton evolves into Magnezone using a Thunder Stone. Magneton is a middle-stage evolution in the Magnemite line.

  • 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.

  • Magneton appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.

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.