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.
It evolved from exposure to a special magnetic field. Three units generate magnetism.
Stat spread.
Total of 535. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Magnezone first appeared on May 18, 2019, with the sixth wave of Sinnoh Pokémon.
- Magnemite
- Magnezone
- Shadow
- Magneton by encounter
Magnezone in competitive play.
Magnezone is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #364 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Magnezone is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Magnezone appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Magnezone is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Magnezone.
Every main-series game Magnezone is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildGreat Crater of Paldea, Area Zero
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildLoop Lagoon, Insular Sea (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea, Honeycalm Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveMagneton (Level up (in areas with a special magnetic field); Thunder Stone (Gen VIII+))
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCoronet Highlands: near Clamberclaw Cliffs (Flying), near Celestica Trail (Flying), near Fabled Spring (Flying), Space-time distortions
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveMagneton (Level up (in areas with a special magnetic field); Thunder Stone (Gen VIII+))
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveMagneton (Level up (in areas with a special magnetic field); Thunder Stone (Gen VIII+))
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveMagneton (Level up (in areas with a special magnetic field); Thunder Stone (Gen VIII+))
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildP2 Laboratory (rustling grass)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveMagneton (Level up (in areas with a special magnetic field); Thunder Stone (Gen VIII+))
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTrade
- TransferEvolve Magneton in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl or Pokémon Platinum
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Magnezone appears in 12 episodes.
From DP158 (2010-01-07) through HZ088 (2025-03-14).
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
Magnezone in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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