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No. 0081 · Generation I · Kanto

Magnemite

The Magnet Pokémon

TL;DR. Magnemite is a electric/steel-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 325. Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.

Electric Steel

Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.

Height0.3 m

Weight6.0 kg

AbilitiesMagnet Pull, Sturdy

HiddenAnalytic

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 325. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 25

Attack 35

Defense 70

Sp. Attack 95

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 45

Total325

325 base stat total, the 761st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 108th among Electric-types.

95 base Special Attack, Magnemite's strongest stat, ranking 36th of 130 Electric-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Magnemite 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, Magnemite reaches 1,362 CP at level 40 and 1,558 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack165

GO Defense121

GO Stamina93

Max CP (L40)1,362

Max CP (L50)1,540

Best buddy (L51)1,558

Raid catch CP 725–778 (L20). Weather boosted 906–973 (L25).

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Competitive

Magnemite in competitive play.

Magnemite is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #386 in the Great League.

Trapper

Thunderbolt / Flash Cannon / Tera Blast / Volt Switch

ItemChoice Scarf
NatureModest
EVs36 Def / 236 SpA / 236 Spe
TeraGround

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #386 79.8 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Magnemite.

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

What type is Magnemite?

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

What is Magnemite weak to?

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

What is Magnemite resistant to?

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

How does Magnemite evolve?

Magnemite evolves into Magneton (Level 30).

What generation is Magnemite from?

Magnemite was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0081.

What are Magnemite's base stats?

Magnemite has HP 25, Attack 35, Defense 70, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 55, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 325.

What are Magnemite's abilities?

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

Is Magnemite legendary or mythical?

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

What is Magnemite's best stat?

Magnemite's highest base stat is Special Attack at 95, which ranks 36th of 130 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Magnemite good?

Magnemite has a base stat total of 325, the 761st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 108th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

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

Magnemite in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Magnemite in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Magnemite in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Magnemite in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Magnemite 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Magnemite 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

Magnemite vs. the average Electric-type.

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

Stat	Magnemite	Electric avg	Difference
HP	25	70	-45
Attack	35	83	-48
Defense	70	86	-16
Special Attack	95	77	+18
Special Defense	55	73	-18
Speed	45	71	-26
Total	325	460	-135

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Game appearances

Magnemite appears in 39 games.

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

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

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
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

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 Magnemite in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 28 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Fuego Ironworks

Platinum

Fuego IronworksSinnoh Route 222

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 6

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Johto Route 38Johto Route 39Johto Safari Zone Zone PeakJohto Safari Zone Zone WastelandKanto Route 11Kanto Route 6

Yellow

Kanto Power PlantKanto Route 10

Red, Blue, FireRed, LeafGreen, Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee, red-japan, green-japan

Kanto Power Plant

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

New MauvilleNew Mauville Entrance

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Hoenn Route 110New Mauville

Black 2, White 2

Virbank Complex InnerVirbank Complex Outer

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 1 Hauoli OutskirtsHauoli City Shopping DistrictMalie City Outer CapePoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 1 Trainers SchoolHauoli City Shopping DistrictMalie City Outer Cape

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