Magneton pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

magnet: attracting object
ton: large or heavy object

Pokedex data

National №	082
Type	Electric Steel
Species	Magnet Pokémon
Height	3′3″ (0.99m)
Weight	132.3 lbs (60.0 kg)
Abilities	Magnet Pull Sturdy Analytic (Dream World)
Local №	082 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 119 (Gold, Silver) 083 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 179 (Platinum) 120 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Reakoiru

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Special Attack
Catch rate	60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	161
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
½	2		½	½	½	2	0	4	¼	½	½	½	½	½	½	¼

Magneton stats

The base stats for Magneton are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	50	210 - 304
Attack	60	112 - 240
Defense	95	175 - 317
Sp. Atk	120	220 - 372
Sp. Def	70	130 - 262
Speed	70	130 - 262
Total	465

Pokedex descriptions

Red Blue	Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
Yellow	Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.
Gold HeartGold	Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
Silver	The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.
Crystal	When many MAGNETON gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.
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.
Diamond Pearl	It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
Platinum Black White	Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
SoulSilver	The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.

Evolution chart

#081
Magnemite
Electric · Steel →
(Level 30)

#082
Magneton
Electric · Steel →
(in Mt. Coronet or
Chargestone Cave)

#462
Magnezone
Electric · Steel

Magneton learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	-	85
1	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Thundershock	Electric	Special	40	100
1	Tri Attack	Normal	Special	80	100
6	Thundershock	Electric	Special	40	100
11	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
14	Sonicboom	Normal	Special	-	90
17	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
22	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
27	Electro Ball	Electric	Special	-	100
30	Lock-on	Normal	Status	-	-
34	Magnet Bomb	Steel	Physical	60	∞
40	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
46	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
50	Mirror Shot	Steel	Special	65	85
54	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-
60	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
66	Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50

Magneton learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Metal Sound	Steel	Status	-	85
1	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	50	100
1	Thundershock	Electric	Special	40	100
1	Tri Attack	Normal	Special	80	100
6	Thundershock	Electric	Special	40	100
11	Supersonic	Normal	Status	-	55
14	Sonicboom	Normal	Special	-	90
17	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
22	Spark	Electric	Physical	65	100
27	Lock-on	Normal	Status	-	-
30	Magnet Bomb	Steel	Physical	60	∞
34	Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
40	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	100
46	Mirror Shot	Steel	Special	65	85
50	Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-
54	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
60	Zap Cannon	Electric	Special	120	50

Other generations: I II III IV V

Egg moves

Magneton does not learn any egg moves.

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Magneton can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Gravity	Psychic	Status	-	-
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-
Role Play	Psychic	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞

Magneton can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Magnet Rise	Electric	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Swift	Normal	Special	60	∞

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Magneton does not learn any HM moves.

Other generations: I II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Magneton is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
72	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100
93	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	100

Magneton is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	95	100
25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120	70
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
34	Shock Wave	Electric	Special	60	∞
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	50	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
67	Recycle	Normal	Status	-	-
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
70	Flash	Normal	Status	-	100
73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	-	100
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	-	-
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	100

Other generations: I II III IV V

Magneton sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Magneton

Red Blue	Power Plant
Yellow	Power Plant
Ruby Sapphire	New Mauville
LeafGreen FireRed	Cerulean Cave, Power Plant
Emerald	New Mauville
Platinum	Route 222, Victory Road
HeartGold SoulSilver	Cerulean Cave

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★★	3
Power	★★★	3
Skill	★★★★	4
Stamina	★★★★	4
Jump	★★★★	4
Total		18

Magneton

Name origin

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Type defenses

Magneton stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

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Magneton sprites

Where to find Magneton

Pokeathlon stats

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