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.

Magneton artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National № 0082
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
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.

Evolution chart

(Level 30) (use Thunder Stone, in Gen 8+, or level up in a Magnetic Field area)
Magnezone#0462
Magnezone
Electric · Steel

Magneton changes

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.
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.
1Electric TerrainElectricStatus
1SupersonicNormalStatus 55
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
1Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
12Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
16Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
20SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
24ScreechNormalStatus 85
28Magnet RiseElectricStatus
34Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
40DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100
46Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
52Light ScreenPsychicStatus
58Lock-OnNormalStatus
64Zap CannonElectricSpecial 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.
Tri AttackNormalSpecial 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.
ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
ExplosionNormalPhysical 250 100

Moves learnt by TM

Magneton is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
07ProtectNormalStatus
17Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
23Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
47EndureNormalStatus
48Volt SwitchElectricSpecial 70 100
49Sunny DayFireStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
72Electro BallElectricSpecial 100
74ReflectPsychicStatus
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
85RestPsychicStatus
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
96Eerie ImpulseElectricStatus 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
121Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
126ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
130Helping HandNormalStatus
136Electric TerrainElectricStatus
147Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
166ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
170Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
173ChargeElectricStatus
178GravityPsychicStatus
180Gyro BallSteelPhysical 100
211ElectrowebElectricSpecial 55 95
223Metal SoundSteelStatus 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.
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
6TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
11Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
18SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
25Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
25Tri AttackNormalSpecial 80 100
34ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
43ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70

Move Tutor moves

Magneton can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Charge BeamElectricSpecial 50 90
Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
RestPsychicStatus
Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
Tri AttackNormalSpecial 80 100
Wild ChargeElectricPhysical 90 100

Magneton sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Magneton sprite from Red & Blue Magneton sprite from Silver Magneton sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Magneton sprite from Diamond & Pearl Magneton sprite from Black & White Magneton sprite from X & Y Magneton sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Magneton sprite from Sword & Shield Magneton sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Magneton Shiny sprite from Silver Magneton Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Magneton Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Magneton Shiny sprite from Black & White Magneton Shiny sprite from X & Y Magneton Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Evolve Magnemite
Legends: Arceus Space-Time Distortion
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Answers to Magneton questions

Other languages

English Magneton
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
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