Magneton
Magneton is an Electric/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Magnet Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 082 |
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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 |
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Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 163 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Mineral |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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
Moves learnt by level up
Magneton learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Rising Voltage | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Magneton is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 |
Magneton sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny | — |
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Where to find Magneton
Red Blue |
Cerulean Cave, Power Plant |
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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
- What Is A Good Moveset For Magneton in Gold?
- Does anything special happen when you give a magnet to a Magnemite, Magneton or Magnezone?
- Magnezone or Eviolite Magneton for Steel trapper??
- Where should we evolve Eevee, Magneton and Nosepass in ORAS?
- Is their anyway to get Magneton to Magnezone in Black and White?
- How do you evolve a magneton in pokemon soulsilver/heartgold?
- What are the Pokemon that are made from other Pokemon?
- Are there ways to evolve Eevee, Magneton, and Nosepass in X&Y?
- With the release of Pokemon Home, is it possible to evolve Magneton or Nosepass in Sword and Shield?
- Where can I evolve a Magneton in Moon?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Magneton |
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Japanese | レアコイル (Rarecoil) |
German | Magneton |
French | Magnéton |
Name origin
- magnet
- attracting object
- ton
- large or heavy object