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No. 0082 · Generation I · Kanto

Magneton

The Magnet Pokémon

TL;DR. Magneton is a electric/steel-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 465. Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.

Electric Steel

Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.

Height1.0 m

Weight60.0 kg

AbilitiesMagnet Pull, Sturdy

HiddenAnalytic

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 465. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 60

Defense 95

Sp. Attack 120

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 70

Total465

465 base stat total, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Electric-types.

120 base Special Attack, Magneton's strongest stat, ranking 15th of 130 Electric-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Magneton 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, Magneton reaches 2,485 CP at level 40 and 2,843 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack223

GO Defense169

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)2,485

Max CP (L50)2,810

Best buddy (L51)2,843

Raid catch CP 1,348–1,420 (L20). Weather boosted 1,686–1,775 (L25).

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Competitive

Magneton in competitive play.

Magneton is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #364 in the Great League.

Special Attacker

Thunderbolt / Flash Cannon / Volt Switch / Tri Attack

ItemEviolite
AbilityAnalytic
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraFairy, Flying

Choice Scarf

Thunderbolt / Flash Cannon / Volt Switch / Tri Attack

ItemChoice Scarf
AbilityAnalytic
NatureTimid
EVs252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
TeraSteel, Electric

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #364 80.4 score

Ultra League #262 81.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Magneton.

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

What type is Magneton?

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

What is Magneton weak to?

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

What is Magneton resistant to?

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

How does Magneton evolve?

Magneton evolves from Magnemite (Level 30). Magneton evolves into Magnezone (Level up at Mt Coronet) or Magnezone (Level up at Chargestone Cave) or Magnezone (Level up at Kalos Route 13) or Magnezone (Level up at Blush Mountain) or Magnezone (Level up at Vast Poni Canyon) or Magnezone (Use Thunder Stone).

What generation is Magneton from?

Magneton was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0082.

What are Magneton's base stats?

Magneton has HP 50, Attack 60, Defense 95, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 70, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 465.

What are Magneton's abilities?

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

Is Magneton legendary or mythical?

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

What is Magneton's best stat?

Magneton's highest base stat is Special Attack at 120, which ranks 15th of 130 Electric-type Pokémon.

Is Magneton good?

Magneton has a base stat total of 465, the 466th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 76th among Electric-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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