Magneton

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Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
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Magneton is an Electric/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Magnet Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	082
Type	Electric Steel
Species	Magnet Pokémon
Height	1.0 m (3′03″)
Weight	60.0 kg (132.3 lbs)
Abilities	1. Magnet Pull 2. Sturdy Analytic (hidden ability)
Local №	082 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 119 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 083 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 082 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 179 (Platinum) 120 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 049 (Black 2/White 2) 070 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 085 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 048 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 055 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 082 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 106 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield	2 Special Attack
Catch rate	60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	163
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups	Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Magneton.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	2		½	½	½	2	0	4

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
¼	½	½	½		½		¼	½

Evolution chart

#081
Magnemite
Electric · Steel

(Level 30)

#082
Magneton
Electric · Steel

(level up in a Magnetic Field area)

#462
Magnezone
Electric · Steel

Magneton changes

In Generation 1, Magneton is Electric type.
In Generation 1, Magneton has a base Special stat of 120.
In Generations 1-4, Magneton has a base experience yield of 161.
In Generations 2-7, Magneton has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

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	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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

Moves learned by Magneton

In other generations
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2
3
4
5
6
7

Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Magneton learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Electric Terrain	Electric	—	—
1	Supersonic	Normal	—	55
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	40	100
1	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
1	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
12	Electro Ball	Electric	—	100
16	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
20	Spark	Electric	65	100
24	Screech	Normal	—	85
28	Magnet Rise	Electric	—	—
34	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
40	Discharge	Electric	80	100
46	Metal Sound	Steel	—	85
52	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
58	Lock-On	Normal	—	—
64	Zap Cannon	Electric	120	50

Moves learnt on evolution

Magneton learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Tri Attack	Normal		80	100

Egg moves

Magneton does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Magneton can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Rising Voltage	Electric		70	100

Moves learnt by TM

Magneton is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
14	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
16	Screech	Normal	—	85
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
18	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
76	Round	Normal	60	100
80	Volt Switch	Electric	70	100
82	Electroweb	Electric	55	95
90	Electric Terrain	Electric	—	—

Moves learnt by TR

Magneton is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
09	Thunder	Electric	110	70
19	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
46	Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
52	Gyro Ball	Steel	—	100
70	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
80	Electro Ball	Electric	—	100
86	Wild Charge	Electric	90	100

Moves learnt by level up

Magneton learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Supersonic	Normal	—	55
1	Tackle	Normal	40	100
1	Thunder Shock	Electric	40	100
1	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
1	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
5	Thunder Shock	Electric	40	100
10	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
15	Sonic Boom	Normal	—	90
20	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
26	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
36	Screech	Normal	—	85
46	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100
56	Thunder	Electric	110	70

Moves learnt on evolution

Magneton learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee (regardless of level).

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Tri Attack	Normal		80	100

Moves learnt by TM

Magneton is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
04	Teleport	Psychic	—	—
05	Rest	Psychic	—	—
06	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
08	Substitute	Normal	—	—
09	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
12	Facade	Normal	70	100
16	Thunder Wave	Electric	—	90
27	Toxic	Poison	—	90
28	Tri Attack	Normal	80	100
36	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
38	Thunder	Electric	110	70
48	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
54	Flash Cannon	Steel	80	100

In other generations
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2
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Magneton sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny	—							—

See all Magneton sprites

Where to find Magneton

Red Blue	Cerulean Cave, Power Plant
Yellow	Power Plant
Gold Silver	Evolve Magnemite
Crystal	Power Plant
Ruby Sapphire	New Mauville
FireRed LeafGreen	Cerulean Cave, Power Plant
Emerald	New Mauville
Diamond Pearl	Evolve Magnemite
Platinum	Route 222, Victory Road
HeartGold SoulSilver	Cerulean Cave, Power Plant
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	Evolve Magnemite
Black 2 White 2	P2 Laboratory
X Y	Lost Hotel
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Magnemite
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Evolve Magnemite
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Power Plant
Sword Shield	Evolve Magnemite

Answers to Magneton questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Magneton
Japanese	レアコイル (Rarecoil)
German	Magneton
French	Magnéton

Name origin

magnet: attracting object
ton: large or heavy object