Magnezone's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
As it zooms through the sky, this Pokémon seems to be receiving signals of unknown origin while transmitting signals of unknown purpose.
Exposure to a special magnetic field changed Magneton’s molecular structure, turning it into Magnezone.
Type-wise, Magnezone 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. 11 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Magnezone's physical bulk (base 115 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 |
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Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn6-7% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Pelipper builds →Hurricane14-16% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn6-7% | ||
Magnezone doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Magnemite's line. Breed this form to get Magnemite eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Magnemite gave Magnezone the biggest boost in HP (+45), bringing the total to 535 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Magnezone is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Magnemite eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyPrediction matters here. Choice Specs means Magnezone can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is boosted special damage with move lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Analytic back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.
Best Build
Magnezone best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Body Press
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Protect
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
Special Tank Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Tri Attack
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Bulky Support Moveset
- Body Press
- Thunderbolt
- Iron Defense
- Flash Cannon
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Body Press
- Thunderbolt
- Iron Defense
- Flash Cannon
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Thunder Wave
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Magnezone's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Steel Beam and Zap Cannon, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Psychic and Normal coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Magnezone's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Steel Beam and Thunder, and Normal coverage keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Magnezone develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Zap Cannon and Explosion show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Magnezone develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Zap Cannon and Giga Impact show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
No wild encounters for Magnezone. The 3-stage chain runs through Magnemite, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Magnezone in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Magnezone starts with Magnemite at Lv. 16-34 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteEast Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route25%MidEast Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route25%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route25%MidEast Province (Area Two) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route25%MidEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route10%MidEast Province (Area Three) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route10%MidEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownVioletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route10%MidEast Province (Area Two) - Near TownScarletOverworld Lv.16-34 Route10%Mid
Step 2Evolve into Magneton
Step 3Magnezone ✓
3 encounter spots for Magnezone at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Magnezone in Legends: Arceus
To get Magnezone, start by catching Magnemite through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsGrass DistortionUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve MagnetonSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsGrass DistortionUncommonor evolve from Magnemite (Step 1)
Step 3Magnezone ✓Celestica TrailGrass RouteUncommonClamberclaw CliffsGrassUncommonFabled SpringGrassUncommonor evolve from Magneton (Step 2)
Magnezone doesn't appear wild. Catch Magnemite instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Magnezone. The 3-stage chain is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Magnezone in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Magnezone, start by catching Magnemite through walking encounters at Lv. 16-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteFuego IronworksBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.28-29 Power-plant40%MidSwarm activeFuego IronworksShining PearlGrass Lv.28-29 Power-plant40%MidSwarm activeGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Ice20%MidUnique encounterIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Ice20%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave19%MidUnique encounterSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave19%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Evolve into Magneton
Step 3Magnezone ✓
You're catching Magnemite first, not Magnezone. 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 Magnezone in Sword & Shield
The path to Magnezone starts with Magnemite at Lv. 10-15 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlyNormal WeatherChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlySnowstormChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlyNormal WeatherChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlySnowstormChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlySnowingChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlySandstormChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlySnowingChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlySandstormChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlyHeavy FogChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water56%EarlyHeavy FogChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water36%EarlyOvercastChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water36%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water36%EarlyIntense SunChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water36%EarlyThunderstormChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water36%EarlyIntense SunChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water36%EarlyRainingChallenge BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water36%EarlyRainingChallenge BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water36%EarlyOvercast
Step 2Evolve into Magneton
Step 3Magnezone ✓
Magnezone has a 535 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Base 130 Sp. Atk is where it shines.
Magnet Pull is the go-to ability for Magnezone. 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.
Magnezone fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
The core moveset is Flash Cannon, Volt Switch, Thunderbolt, and Bodypress. Flash Cannon leads at 21% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
Magnezone has been available in 13 games since Diamond & Pearl, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.
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