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No. 0462 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Magnezone

The Magnet Area Pokémon

TL;DR. Magnezone is a electric/steel-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 535. It evolved from exposure to a special magnetic field. Three units generate magnetism.

Electric Steel

It evolved from exposure to a special magnetic field. Three units generate magnetism.

Height1.2 m
Weight180.0 kg
AbilitiesMagnet Pull, Sturdy
HiddenAnalytic
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 535. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 70
Attack 70
Defense 115
Sp. Attack 130
Sp. Defense 90
Speed 60
Total535
535 base stat total, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Electric-types.
130 base Special Attack, Magnezone's strongest stat, ranking 7th of 130 Electric-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Magnezone in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Magnezone reaches 3,205 CP at level 40 and 3,666 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack238
GO Defense205
GO Stamina172
Max CP (L40)3,205
Max CP (L50)3,623
Best buddy (L51)3,666
Raid catch CP 1,750–1,831 (L20). Weather boosted 2,188–2,289 (L25).

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Competitive

Magnezone in competitive play.

Magnezone is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #310 in the Great League.

RU
Choice Specs
Thunderbolt / Flash Cannon / Volt Switch / Tera Blast
  • ItemChoice Specs
  • AbilityAnalytic
  • NatureModest
  • EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
  • TeraGrass, Ground, Water
Assault Vest
Discharge / Flash Cannon / Volt Switch / Body Press
  • ItemAssault Vest
  • AbilityAnalytic
  • NatureModest
  • EVs116 HP / 252 SpA / 56 SpD / 84 Spe
  • TeraFlying, Water, Fairy
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #310 82.1 score
Ultra League #161 84.8 score
Master League #124 71.7 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Magnezone.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Magnezone, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Magnezone?

Magnezone is a Electric/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Magnezone weak to?

Magnezone takes 4× damage from Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting.

What is Magnezone resistant to?

Magnezone is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Electric, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Steel.

How does Magnezone evolve?

Magnezone evolves from Magneton (Level up at Mt Coronet) or Magneton (Level up at Chargestone Cave) or Magneton (Level up at Kalos Route 13) or Magneton (Level up at Blush Mountain) or Magneton (Level up at Vast Poni Canyon) or Magneton (Use Thunder Stone). Magnezone is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Magnezone from?

Magnezone was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0462.

What are Magnezone's base stats?

Magnezone has HP 70, Attack 70, Defense 115, Special Attack 130, Special Defense 90, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 535.

What are Magnezone's abilities?

Magnezone can have the abilities Magnet Pull, Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Analytic.

Is Magnezone legendary or mythical?

No. Magnezone is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Magnezone's best stat?

Magnezone's highest base stat is Special Attack at 130, which ranks 7th of 130 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Magnezone good?

Magnezone has a base stat total of 535, the 146th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 33rd among Electric-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

See the full Q&A page for Magnezone →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Magnezone as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Magnezone in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Magnezone in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Magnezone in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Magnezone in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Magnezone 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Magnezone is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Ground
2× Weak to
Fire Fighting
½× Resists
Normal Grass Electric Ice Psychic Bug Rock Dragon Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Flying Steel
0× Immune to
Poison
Comparison

Magnezone vs. the average Electric-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 130 Electric-type Pokémon.

Stat Magnezone Electric avg Difference
HP 70 70 +0
Attack 70 83 -13
Defense 115 86 +29
Special Attack 130 77 +53
Special Defense 90 73 +17
Speed 60 71 -11
Total 535 460 +75
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Game appearances

Magnezone appears in 26 games.

Every mainline release where Magnezone is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2022 Scarlet
  • 2022 Violet
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Magnezone in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.

Black 2, White 2
P2 Laboratory
Pokémon anime

Magnezone appears in 12 episodes.

From HZ087 (2025-03-07) through JN093 (2022-01-14).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Magnezone partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Magnezone partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Magnezone has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Magnezone sleeps as a Slumbering type.

TCG Pocket appearances

8 Magnezone cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.