Magnezone Best Moveset
AbilityMagnet Pull traps Steel-types and prevents them from switching, eliminating defensive answers for teammates. 130 Sp. Atk behind Electric/Steel TermStab with Held ItemChoice Specs and NatureModest fires devastating special damage. The moveset removes opposing Steel-types from the game. 115 Defense absorbs physical hits. 60 Speed means going second, but the trapping utility defines the role.
Magnet Pull trapped Steel-types and removed them for teammates in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). No other Electric-type could eliminate Skarmory and Forretress just by switching in.
Best Moves
Best Build
Magnezone best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Thunder Wave
- Explosion
Recommended Teammates
Volt Switch added pivoting to the Steel trap formula in Gen V (Black & White). Trap, KO, pivot out. Magnezone removed walls without losing momentum.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hidden Power Fire
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Three gens at the top in Gen VI (X & Y). Fairy-types increased demand for Steel-type walls, and more Steel-types meant more targets for Magnet Pull to trap and remove.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of the same formula in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Teams built around removing a specific Steel-type wall, and Magnezone was the only reliable way to guarantee it.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Five consecutive gens at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Analytic boosted damage on slower switches for a second ability option alongside the signature Magnet Pull trapping.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Body Press
- Thunderbolt
- Iron Defense
- Flash Cannon
Recommended Teammates
Terastallization let Steel-types change type and escape the trap in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Five gens of Magnet Pull dominance ended when targets could simply Tera out.
Special Wallbreaker Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Tera Blast
Recommended Teammates
Magnezone Weakness
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 |
What is Magnezone Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Magnezone
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Mandibuzz builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureRelaxed Moves
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
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 onlyHow to Get Magnezone
moderate rates for Magnezone across 4 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Magnezone in SV
The path to Magnezone starts with Magnemite at Lv. 16-80 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
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 2Catch or Evolve MagnetonCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Magnemite (Step 1)
Step 3Magnezone ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCoastal BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Magneton (Step 2)
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 PLA
To get Magnezone, start by catching Magnemite through walking encounters at Lv. 20-70. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsLv.40-55CaveRate 15%
Step 2Catch or Evolve MagnetonSpace-Time Distortion - Cobalt CoastlandsLv.40-55CaveRate 15%or evolve from Magnemite (Step 1)
Step 3Magnezone ✓Clamberclaw CliffsLv.20-70GrassRate 15%Celestica TrailLv.30-46GrassRate 15%Fabled SpringLv.43-46GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
To get Magnezone, start by catching Magnemite through walking encounters at Lv. 28-63. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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 SwSh
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 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 2Evolve into MagnetonBREEDINGAvailableLeave Magnezone with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Magneton egg.
Step 3Magnezone ✓
Base Stats
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.
Exposure to a special magnetic field changed Magneton’s molecular structure, turning it into Magnezone.
Magnezone Guide
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 mixed attacker with base 70 Attack and 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, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Terablast. Flash Cannon leads at 0% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
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