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.
Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Stat spread.
Total of 465. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Magnemite family appeared on November 16, 2018.
- Magnemite
- Magnezone
- Shadow
- Magneton by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2025 | 3-star | High Voltage |
| Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2025 | 3-star | Steel Skyline |
| Aug 25 to Sep 1, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 25 to May 2, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 6 to Jul 13, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| May 9 to May 24, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Magneton in competitive play.
Magneton is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #346 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Magneton 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 Magneton is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Magneton vs. the average Electric-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 130 Electric-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Magneton | Electric avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 50 | 70 | -20 |
| Attack | 60 | 83 | -23 |
| Defense | 95 | 86 | +9 |
| Special Attack | 120 | 77 | +43 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 73 | -3 |
| Speed | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Total | 465 | 460 | +5 |
Magneton appears in 39 games.
Every mainline release where Magneton is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 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
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 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 Magneton.
Every main-series game Magneton is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Dalizapa Passage, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- WildCanyon Biome, Chargestone Cavern, Polar Biome (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildChallenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Brawlers' Cave, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveMagnemite (Level 30)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Space-time distortions
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- EvolveMagnemite (Level 30)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildPower Plant
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildLost Hotel
- WildFriend Safari (Steel) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveMagnemite (Level 30)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- EvolveMagnemite (Level 30)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildP2 Laboratory
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- EvolveMagnemite (Level 30)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoute 222, Victory Road
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildCerulean Cave
- WildSafari Zone (Peak, default; Mountain, default and 3 Plains points)
- In-game tradeTrade Dugtrio in Power Plant
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildNew Mauville
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildPower Plant, Cerulean Cave
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- EvolveMagnemite (Level 30)
- CrystalObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Dugtrio in Power Plant
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildPower Plant, Cerulean Cave
- YellowObtainable
- WildPower Plant
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Magneton appears in 31 episodes.
From EP030 (1997-10-21) through HZ067 (2024-09-27).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Magneton partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Magneton partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Magneton has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Magneton sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Magneton in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Magneton
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.