Magneton
Magneton is an Electric/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
In Generation 9, a Paradox Pokémon Sandy Shocks was discovered, which bears a striking resemblance to Magneton.
Pokédex data
National № | 0082 |
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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 № | 0082 (Yellow/Red/Blue) 0119 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0083 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0082 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0179 (Platinum) 0120 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0049 (Black 2/White 2) 0070 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0085 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0048 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0055 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0082 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0178 (Legends: Arceus) 0210 (Scarlet/Violet) 0106 (The Isle of Armor) 0117 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Sp. Atk |
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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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
A Magneton is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. A group of these Pokémon can set off a magnetic storm. |
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. |
Scarlet | Three Magnemite are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. |
Violet | They’re formed by several Magnemite linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. |
Moves learned by Magneton
Moves learnt by level up
Magneton learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 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 | |
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 Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Magneton learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Magneton gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 | |
Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Magneton is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
23 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
48 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
72 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
93 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
96 | Eerie Impulse | Electric | — | 100 | |
99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
121 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
136 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
147 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
170 | Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
173 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
178 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
180 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
211 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 | |
223 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 |
Moves learnt by level up
Magneton learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
11 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
18 | Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
25 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
25 | Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
34 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
43 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 |
Move Tutor moves
Magneton can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 |
Magneton sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
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 Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Magnemite |
Legends: Arceus | Space-Time Distortion |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Magneton questions
- If you traded a Magnemite or Magneton that is poisoned from Gen 1 to Gen 2, would it still be poisoned?
- 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?
- Are there ways to evolve Eevee, Magneton, and Nosepass in X&Y?
- What are the Pokemon that are made from other Pokemon?
- Are Klang or Klinklang good substitutes for Magneton?
- how do you evolve a nosepass and a magnaton on explorers of sky
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Other languages
English | Magneton |
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Japanese | レアコイル (Rarecoil) |
German | Magneton |
French | Magnéton |
Italian | Magneton |
Spanish | Magneton |
Korean | 레어코일 (reeokoil) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 三合一磁怪 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 三合一磁怪 |
English |
Magnet Pokémon |
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Japanese | じしゃくポケモン |
German | Magnet-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Magnétique |
Italian | Pokémon Calamita |
Spanish | Pokémon Imán |
Korean | 자석포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 磁铁宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 磁鐵寶可夢 |
Name origin
- magnet
- attracting object
- ton
- large weight