Is Magneton Good in FireRed & LeafGreen Playthrough?
The Steel sub-typing gives Magneton resistances the original version never had. AbilityMagnet Pull locks Steel-types in, and AbilitySturdy blocks OHKO moves. Handles Misty, Lorelei, and contributes against Lance's Gyarados. Normal, Flying, and Poison attacks are all resisted. A stronger version of the Magneton from Red and Blue.
Brock's typing presses Magnemite's defenses.
Magnemite resists most of Misty's coverage and hits back hard.
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 Magneton on Power Plant (walking, Lv 31-34, uncommon).
- STARTING (Lv 31)
- LV 31ElectricSpark98100%20
- LV 31ElectricThunder 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
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
How to Get Magneton in FireRed & LeafGreen
Eight walking encounters in both versions, split between the Power Plant mid-game and Cerulean Cave post-Champion. Uncommon at every spot.
Wild Magneton may be holding when caught:
Magnet (5% chance) An item to be held by a Pokemon. A powerful magnet that boosts the power of ELECTRIC-type moves.2 locations to catch Magneton1 location to catch Magnemite
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Encountered via tall grass encounters
Badge 8Catch Magnemite at any of the 1 location below, then level it up to 30 — it evolves into Magneton.
Badge 8Where To Catch Magneton in FRLG
To get Magneton, start by catching Magnemite through walking encounters at Lv. 22-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch Magnemite
Step 2Magneton ✓Power 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)
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
What is Magneton Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Magneton
 Charmander Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x198-235%KO Double Kick 2x24-30% | ||
 Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x187-222%KO Double Kick 2x22-26% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Mankey builds →Earthquake 4x117-139%KO Karate Chop 2x48-59% | ||
 Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Charmeleon builds →Dig 4x65-78% Ember 2x48-59% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x198-235%KO Brick Break 2x50-61% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x187-222%KO Brick Break 2x48-57% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Geodude builds →Earthquake 4x176-209%KO Brick Break 2x43-52% | ||
Mankey Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Mankey builds →Earthquake 4x117-139%KO Brick Break 2x65-78% | ||
Charmeleon Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Charmander (Pallet Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Charmeleon builds →Dig 4x65-78% Ember 2x48-59% Brick Break 2x39-48% | ||
 Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x161-189%KO Brick Break 2x39-47% Flamethrower 2x46-55% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x180-213%KO Flamethrower 2x62-74% Brick Break 2x45-53% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x193-229%KO Flamethrower 2x67-79% Brick Break 2x49-58% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Graveler builds →Earthquake 4x187-221%KO Brick Break 2x46-55% Flamethrower 2x45-53% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 4x187-221%KO Rock Smash 2x14-18% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x165-195%KO Brick Break 2x41-49% Flamethrower 2x47-56% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x184-216%KO Flamethrower 2x60-72% Brick Break 2x45-53% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x195-230%KO Flamethrower 2x69-81% Brick Break 2x49-58% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Graveler builds →Earthquake 4x190-223%KO Brick Break 2x47-56% Flamethrower 2x43-51% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 4x171-202%KO Flamethrower 2x35-42% Rock Smash 2x13-16% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x165-195%KO Focus Punch 2x80-95% Flamethrower 2x47-56% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x184-216%KO Focus Punch 2x88-105%KO Flamethrower 2x60-72% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x195-230%KO Focus Punch 2x97-114%KO Flamethrower 2x69-81% | ||
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x165-195%KO Earthquake 4x150-177%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x151-178%KO Earthquake 4x134-158%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x155-183%KO Focus Punch 2x77-92% Fire Blast 2x56-66% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x177-208%KO Focus Punch 2x86-102%KO Fire Blast 2x75-88% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x190-224%KO Focus Punch 2x93-110%KO Fire Blast 2x81-97% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x162-191%KO Earthquake 4x144-169%KO | ||
Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x144-170%KO Earthquake 4x130-153%KO Overheat 2x73-86% | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x163-192%KO Focus Punch 2x80-94% Fire Blast 2x58-69% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 4x240-283%KO Focus Punch 2x119-141%KO Fire Blast 2x54-64% | ||
Nidoqueen PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoqueen builds →Earthquake 4x179-211%KO Focus Punch 2x90-106%KO Fire Blast 2x77-91% | ||
Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 4x195-230%KO Focus Punch 2x98-115%KO Fire Blast 2x86-101%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x167-197%KO Earthquake 4x150-176%KO | ||
Marowak Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Marowak builds →Earthquake 4x161-189%KO Focus Punch 2x80-94% Fire Blast 2x56-67% | ||
 Donphan Ground | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Donphan builds →Earthquake 4x223-263%KO Rock Smash 2x16-19% | ||
Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 4x239-281%KO Focus Punch 2x118-139%KO Fire Blast 2x53-62% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x171-202%KO Earthquake 4x153-180%KO | ||
 Ho-oh Fire | S | |
Obtain MethodNavel Rock Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Ho-oh builds →Earthquake 4x159-187%KO Overheat 2x183-216%KO Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityShellarmor ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Cloyster builds →Explosion33-39% Surf32-38% Rapid Spin7-8% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Porygon2 builds →Ice Beam19-22% Thunderbolt19-22% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Mantine builds →Surf30-36% Ice Beam15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoison Point ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Qwilfish builds →Self Destruct30-35% | ||
Magneton Evolutions
Evolved from Magnemite. Magneton is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+25 over Magnemite), and Magneton peaks at 465 total stats. 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 onlyFRLG Magneton Best Moveset
AbilityMagnet Pull traps opposing Steel types on the field, preventing switches. Electric/Steel resists nine types and 120 Sp. Atk fires MoveThunderbolt for devastating Electric TermStab. The moveset turns locking into guaranteed kills against Steel types that can't escape, removing some of the format's most important defensive anchors.
Best Build
Magneton best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Toxic
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.
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
Reminder Moves
Base Stats
A linked cluster formed of several MAGNEMITE. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
Formed by several MAGNEMITE linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Magneton FireRed & LeafGreen Guide
Magneton can be caught in the wild at Power Plant and Cerulean Cave in Pokemon FireRed & LeafGreen.
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