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#082

Magneton

Abilities

SturdyMagnet PullAnalytic(Hidden)
Height: 1.0 m (3'03")
Weight: 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Base Exp: 163
Base Stats
HP50
Atk60
Def95
SpA120
SpD70
Spe70
BST465
EV Yield: 2 SpA
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
210304
Atk
112240
Def
175317
SpA
220372
SpD
130262
Spe
130262

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Gray
Shape
Heads
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
60 (23.5%)
Gender Ratio
Genderless
Egg Groups
Mineral
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
163
EV Yield
2 SpA
Height
1.0 m (3'03")
Weight
60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Electric/Steel dual typing.

nor½
fir2
wat
ele½
gra½
ice½
fig2
poi0
gro4
fly¼
psy½
bug½
roc½
gho
dra½
dar½
ste¼
fai½
Weak to: Fire, Fighting, Ground (4x)
Resists: Normal, Electric, Grass, Ice, Flying (¼x), Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Dark, Steel (¼x), Fairy
Immune to: Poison
Abilities
Sturdy

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Magnet Pull

Prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.

AnalyticHidden Ability

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries28 entries

Generation VII

Sun

When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent.

Moon

It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.

Ultra Sun

Delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals.

Ultra Moon

When rain clouds form, many Magneton gather in high places to wait for lightning to strike.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet.

Generation VIII

Sword

This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings.

Shield

This Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches.

Legends: Arceus

Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

Red, Blue

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

Yellow

Generates strange radio signals. It raises the tem­ perature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.

Generation II

Gold

Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.

Silver

The MAGNEMITE are united by a mag­ netism so power­ ful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.

Crystal

When many MAGNETON gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.

Generation III

Ruby

MAGNETON emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this POKéMON.

Sapphire

MAGNETON emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this POKéMON inside a POKé BALL.

Emerald

It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. It generates powerful radio waves that raise temperatures by 3.6 degrees F within a 3,300-foot radius.

FireRed

A linked cluster formed of several MAGNEMITE. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.

LeafGreen

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

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl

It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.

Platinum

Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.

HeartGold

Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.

SoulSilver

The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.

Generation V

Black, White

Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.

Black 2, White 2

The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.

Generation VI

X

A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.

Y

Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet.

Omega Ruby

Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this Pokémon.

Alpha Sapphire

Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this Pokémon inside a Poké Ball.

Moves (Gen 9)70 moves

Level Up

20 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
6TacklenorP40100%35
11Electric TerraineleN10
25Thunder ShockSTABeleS40100%30
26SparkSTABeleP65100%20
29SupersonicnorN55%20
34ThunderboltSTABeleS90100%15
34Electro BallSTABeleS100%10
38Thunder WaveeleN90%20
44Tri AttacknorS80100%10
46SwiftnorS6020
46Metal SoundsteN85%40
46Flash CannonSTABsteS80100%10
51DischargeSTABeleS80100%15
52Light ScreenpsyN30
54ScreechnorN85%40
56ThunderSTABeleS11070%10
58Lock OnnorN5
62Magnet RiseeleN10
67Gyro BallSTABsteP100%5
73Zap CannonSTABeleS12050%5

TM / HM

39 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
ChargeeleN20
Charge BeamSTABeleS5090%10
Confuse RayghoN100%10
Eerie ImpulseeleN100%15
Electric TerraineleN10
Electro BallSTABeleS100%10
ElectrowebSTABeleS5595%15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Flash CannonSTABsteS80100%10
GravitypsyN5
Gyro BallSTABsteP100%5
Heavy SlamSTABsteP100%10
Helping HandnorN20
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Iron DefensesteN15
Iron HeadSTABsteP80100%15
Light ScreenpsyN30
Metal SoundsteN85%40
ProtectnorN10
Rain DancewatN5
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
SandstormrocN10
ScreechnorN85%40
Sleep TalknorN10
Steel BeamSTABsteS14095%5
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwiftnorS6020
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThunderSTABeleS11070%10
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
ThunderboltSTABeleS90100%15
Tri AttacknorS80100%10
Volt SwitchSTABeleS70100%20
Wild ChargeSTABeleP90100%15
Zap CannonSTABeleS12050%5

Move Tutor

11 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
ElectrowebSTABeleS5595%15
EndurenorN10
GravitypsyN5
Iron DefensesteN15
Magnet RiseeleN10
Sleep TalknorN10
Steel BeamSTABsteS14095%5
SubstitutenorN10
SwiftnorS6020
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
ThunderboltSTABeleS90100%15
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Magneton may be holding when encountered.

Metal Coat
5% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Magnet
5% in FireRed, LeafGreen
Pokedex Numbers
National#082
Kanto#082
Johto#119
Hoenn#083
Sinnoh (Pt)#179
Johto (HGSS)#120
Unova (B2W2)#049
Kalos Mountain#070
Hoenn (ORAS)#085
Alola (SM)#048
Melemele#048
Ula'ula#026
Alola (USUM)#055
Melemele (USUM)#055
Ula'ula (USUM)#026
Let's Go Kanto#082
Isle of Armor#106
Hisui#178
Paldea#210
Blueberry#117
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

steSteel Beam140 powS
eleZap Cannon120 powS
eleThunder110 powS
eleThunderbolt90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norHyper Beam150 powS
norTake Down90 powP
norTri Attack80 powS
norTera Blast80 powS
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Tools for Magneton

About Magneton

Magneton is a Electric and Steel-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings. Magneton stands 1.0 m (3'03") tall and weighs 60.0 kg (132.3 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.

Magneton Base Stats

Magneton has a base stat total of 465, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is HP at 50 (below average). Magneton excels as a special attacker. Magneton is average speed with a base Speed of 70.

Magneton Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Electric and Steel-type, Magneton is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground (4x)-type moves, resists Normal, Electric, Grass, Ice, Flying (¼x), Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Dark, Steel (¼x), Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Magneton 3 weaknesses, 12 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Magneton Abilities

Magneton's abilities include Sturdy, Magnet Pull, Analytic. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.. Magnet Pull prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out. Its Hidden Ability is Analytic, which strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Magneton Moves & Learnset

Magneton can learn 70 moves in Generation 9, including 20 by leveling up, 39 via TM/HM, and 11 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Zap Cannon (Electric, 120 power), Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Thunderbolt (Electric, 90 power). For coverage, Magneton can learn Hyper Beam (Normal), Take Down (Normal), Tri Attack (Normal).

Training Magneton

Magneton has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Magneton yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Magneton belongs to the Mineral egg group. Magneton is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Magnemite → Magneton → Magnezone). Wild Magneton may be found holding Metal Coat or Magnet.

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