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Magnezone.

national dex #462 · gen IV
BST 535 · electric / steel
Magnezone official artwork
electricsteel
#462 · gen IV
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HP
70
ATK
70
DEF
115
SPA
130
SPD
90
SPE
60
BST 535 · best Sp. Atk 130 · worst Speed 60 · meters scale to 200

Magnezone is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground and resists Normal, Electric, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy and is immune to Poison.

Typingelectricsteel
AbilitiesSturdy, Magnet Pull, Analytic
Height, weight1.2 m / 180.0 kg
Catch rate30 / 255
Egg groupsMineral
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Magnezone base stats

BST 535 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP70250344
Atk70130262
Def115211361
SpA130238394
SpD90166306
Spe60112240
BST535bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 3 SpA

Magnezone weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Electric / Steel dual typing
nor½
fir2
wat1
ele½
gra½
ice½
fig2
poi0
gro4
fly¼
psy½
bug½
roc½
gho1
dra½
dar1
ste¼
fai½
Weak to
Fire, Fighting, Ground (4x)
Resists
Normal, Electric, Grass, Ice, Flying (¼x), Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel (¼x), Fairy
Immune to
Poison

Magnezone abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
SturdyPrevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Magnet PullPrevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
AnalytichiddenStrengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

Magnezone evolution line

3 stages

Best Magnezone moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
steelSteel BeamSPEC140
electricZap CannonSPEC120
electricThunderSPEC110
electricSupercell SlamPHYS100
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
normalTake DownPHYS90

Magnezone moves

gen 9 · 73 moves · 21 level-up · 44 TM/HM · 8 tutor
54 moves · Magnezone appears in 12 games
Magnetic FluxL1Mirror CoatL1TackleL6Thunder ShockL7Electric TerrainL11SupersonicL11Thunder WaveL17SparkL22Tri AttackL25Electro BallL34ThunderboltL34Flash CannonL39ThunderL43ScreechL45Metal SoundL46DischargeL51Light ScreenL52Lock OnL58Magnet RiseL62Gyro BallL67Zap CannonL73Body PressTMBody SlamTMChargeTMCharge BeamTMConfuse RayTMDouble EdgeTMEerie ImpulseTMElectrowebTMEndureTMFacadeTMGiga ImpactTMGravityTMHard PressTMHeavy SlamTMHelping HandTMHyper BeamTMIron DefenseTMIron HeadTMProtectTMRain DanceTMReflectTMRestTMSandstormTMSleep TalkTMSteel BeamTMSubstituteTMSunny DayTMSupercell SlamTMSwiftTMTake DownTMTera BlastTMVolt SwitchTMWild ChargeTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
Mirror CoatpsychicSPEC-100%20Level 1
Magnetic FluxelectricSTAT--20Level 1
TacklenormalPHYS40100%35Level 6
Thunder ShockSTABelectricSPEC40100%30Level 7
SupersonicnormalSTAT-55%20Level 11
Electric TerrainelectricSTAT--10Level 11
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20Level 17
SparkSTABelectricPHYS65100%20Level 22
Tri AttacknormalSPEC80100%10Level 25
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15Level 34
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10Level 34
Flash CannonSTABsteelSPEC80100%10Level 39
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10Level 43
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 45
Metal SoundsteelSTAT-85%40Level 46
DischargeSTABelectricSPEC80100%15Level 51
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30Level 52
Lock OnnormalSTAT--5Level 58
Magnet RiseelectricSTAT--10Level 62
Gyro BallSTABsteelPHYS-100%5Level 67
Zap CannonSTABelectricSPEC12050%5Level 73
Body PressfightingPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
ChargeelectricSTAT--20TM / HM
Charge BeamSTABelectricSPEC5090%10TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Eerie ImpulseelectricSTAT-100%15TM / HM
Electric TerrainelectricSTAT--10TM / HM
Electro BallSTABelectricSPEC-100%10TM / HM
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Flash CannonSTABsteelSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
GravitypsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Gyro BallSTABsteelPHYS-100%5TM / HM
Hard PressSTABsteelPHYS0100%10TM / HM
Heavy SlamSTABsteelPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15TM / HM
Iron HeadSTABsteelPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
Metal SoundsteelSTAT-85%40TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
ReflectpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
SandstormrockSTAT--10TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Steel BeamSTABsteelSPEC14095%5TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Supercell SlamSTABelectricPHYS10095%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThunderSTABelectricSPEC11070%10TM / HM
Thunder WaveelectricSTAT-90%20TM / HM
ThunderboltSTABelectricSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Tri AttacknormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Volt SwitchSTABelectricSPEC70100%20TM / HM
Wild ChargeSTABelectricPHYS90100%15TM / HM
ElectrowebSTABelectricSPEC5595%15Tutor
GravitypsychicSTAT--5Tutor
Iron DefensesteelSTAT--15Tutor
Iron HeadSTABsteelPHYS80100%15Tutor
Magnet RiseelectricSTAT--10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
Steel BeamSTABsteelSPEC14095%5Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor

Magnezone Pokédex entries

5 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

Some say that Magnezone receives signals from space via the antenna on its head and that it’s being controlled by some mysterious being.

Shield

It’s thought that a special magnetic field changed the molecular structure of this Pokémon’s body, and that’s what caused the Pokémon’s evolution.

Legends: Arceus

I theorize that a special magnetic field influenced this Pokémon, changing its molecular structure and causing it to evolve. It emits strange radio waves toward space from its antenna.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

Three units generate magnetism. There have been many mistaken reports of UFO sightings when Magnezone flies through the night sky.

Moon

As it zooms through the sky, this Pokémon seems to be receiving signals of unknown origin, while transmitting signals of unknown purpose.

Ultra Sun

It uses radar to monitor its territory. Intruders are quickly disposed of with a hyper beam.

Ultra Moon

There are still people who believe that this Pokémon came from outer space. It emanates a powerful magnetic field.

Generation VI2 entries
X, Omega Ruby

Sometimes the magnetism emitted by Magnezone is too strong, making them attract each other so they cannot move.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It evolved from exposure to a special magnetic field. Three units generate magnetism.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

A group tried to use scientific means to make Magnezone evolve, but their efforts ended in failure.

Black 2, White 2

Sometimes the magnetism emitted by Magnezone is too strong, making them attract each other so they cannot move.

Generation IV3 entries
Diamond, Pearl

It evolved from exposure to a special magnetic field. Three units generate magnetism.

Platinum

A group tried to use scientific means to make MAGNEZONE evolve, but their efforts ended in failure.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Exposure to a special magnetic field changed MAGNETON’s molecular structure, turning it into MAGNEZONE.

Magnezone species data

gen IV species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIV (Sinnoh)
ColorGray
ShapeArms
HabitatUnknown
Height1.2 m (3'11")
Weight180.0 kg (396.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate30 (11.8%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratioGenderless
Egg groupsMineral
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience241
EV yield3 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#462
Sinnoh (Pt)#180
Unova (B2W2)#050
Kalos Mountain#071
Hoenn (ORAS)#086
Alola (SM)#049
Melemele#049
Ula'ula#027
Alola (USUM)#056
Melemele (USUM)#056
Ula'ula (USUM)#027
Isle of Armor#107
Hisui#179
Paldea#211
Blueberry#118
Wild held items
Metal Coat5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleSpecial attacker70 Atk / 130 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 130excellent
Speed tier60 Speaverage speed
Defensive load3 weak / 11 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty30 / 255hard, about 11.8% per ball

About Magnezone

Magnezone is a Electric and Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). Some say that Magnezone receives signals from space via the antenna on its head and that it’s being controlled by some mysterious being. Magnezone stands 1.2 m (3'11") tall and weighs 180.0 kg (396.8 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Magnezone base stats

Magnezone has a base stat total of 535, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 60 (average). Magnezone excels as a special attacker. Magnezone is average speed with a base Speed of 60.

Magnezone weaknesses and resistances

As a Electric and Steel-type, Magnezone is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground (4x)-type moves, resists Normal, Electric, Grass, Ice, Flying (¼x), Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel (¼x), Fairy-type attacks, and is completely immune to Poison-type moves. This gives Magnezone 3 weaknesses, 11 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Magnezone abilities

Magnezone'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.

Magnezone moves and learnset

Magnezone can learn 73 moves in Generation 9, including 21 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, and 8 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Steel Beam (Steel, 140 power), Zap Cannon (Electric, 120 power), Thunder (Electric, 110 power), Supercell Slam (Electric, 100 power). For coverage, Magnezone can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Magnezone

With a capture rate of 30 (11.8%), Magnezone can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Magnezone yields 3 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Magnezone belongs to the Mineral egg group. Magnezone is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Magnemite → Magneton → Magnezone). Wild Magnezone may be found holding Metal Coat.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Magnezone. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Magnezone, or use the team builder to see how Magnezone fits into your squad.

Tools for Magnezone
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