Stats & Training
Magnemite's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, HP trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
At times, Magnemite runs out of electricity and ends up on the ground. If you give batteries to a grounded Magnemite, it’ll start moving again.
It subsists on electricity. As Magnemite flies, it emits electromagnetic waves from the units on each side of its body.
Magnemite Weakness
Ground, Fire, and Fighting moves hit Magnemite for super-effective damage. Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. 11 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Flying, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Stunfisk builds →Revenge 2x48-57% Mud Shot 4x176-209%KO Mud-Slap 4x76-91% | ||
 Wooper WaterGround | C | |
 Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 4x187-222%KO Rock Smash 2x43-52% Double Kick 2x33-39% Mud-Slap 4x54-65% | ||
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Stunfisk builds →Revenge 2x43-53% Mud Shot 4x172-204%KO Mud-Slap 4x66-79% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 4x181-215%KO Rock Smash 2x42-49% Sand Tomb 4x115-136%KO Double Kick 2x32-38% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Drilbur builds →Mud Shot 4x96-113%KO Sand Tomb 4x96-113%KO Mud-Slap 4x47-57% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Stunfisk builds →Revenge 2x43-52% Mud Shot 4x166-197%KO Mud-Slap 4x69-83% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Mudbray Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Mudbray builds →Bulldoze 4x176-207%KO Rock Smash 2x40-48% Sand Tomb 4x114-134%KO Double Kick 2x31-38% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Drilbur builds →Mud Shot 4x88-103%KO Sand Tomb 4x97-114%KO Mud-Slap 4x43-52% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Excadrill builds →Dig 4x305-360%KO Mud Shot 4x121-144%KO Sand Tomb 4x143-168%KO Mud-Slap 4x53-64% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Stunfisk builds →Dig 4x176-208%KO Revenge 2x45-53% Mud Shot 4x169-200%KO Mud-Slap 4x68-80% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Quagsire builds →Dig 4x211-248%KO Mud Shot 4x143-168%KO | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Barboach WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodNorth Lake Miloch Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Barboach builds →Earthquake 4x176-208%KO Mud Shot 4x115-136%KO Mud-Slap 4x47-56% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Excadrill builds →Dig 4x313-369%KO Mud Shot 4x123-146%KO Sand Tomb 4x144-169%KO Mud-Slap 4x51-62% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Stunfisk builds →Dig 4x182-215%KO Revenge 2x45-54% Mud Shot 4x176-208%KO Mud-Slap 4x72-85% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Quagsire builds →Dig 4x215-254%KO Mud Shot 4x150-177%KO | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Barboach WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodNorth Lake Miloch Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Barboach builds →Earthquake 4x182-215%KO Mud Shot 4x117-138%KO Mud-Slap 4x45-54% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Excadrill builds →Dig 4x302-356%KO Brick Break 2x94-112%KO Bulldoze 4x230-272%KO Mud Shot 4x119-140%KO | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Stunfisk builds →Dig 4x171-202%KO Revenge 2x43-51% Bulldoze 4x130-153%KO Mud Shot 4x165-195%KO | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Seismitoad builds →Dig 4x224-265%KO Drain Punch 2x71-84% Brick Break 2x71-84% Bulldoze 4x171-202%KO | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Quagsire builds →Dig 4x207-244%KO Brick Break 2x65-77% Bulldoze 4x159-188%KO Mud Shot 4x142-167%KO | ||
Barboach WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodNorth Lake Miloch Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Barboach builds →Earthquake 4x171-202%KO Bulldoze 4x106-126%KO Mud Shot 4x112-133%KO Mud-Slap 4x47-56% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Excadrill builds →Dig 4x309-364%KO Brick Break 2x96-112%KO Bulldoze 4x235-276%KO Mud Shot 4x120-142%KO | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Stunfisk builds →Dig 4x172-202%KO Revenge 2x44-52% Bulldoze 4x131-155%KO Mud Shot 4x165-196%KO | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Gastrodon builds →Earth Power 4x298-351%KO Dig 4x206-243%KO Bulldoze 4x154-182%KO Mud Shot 4x183-216%KO | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Seismitoad builds →Dig 4x229-270%KO Drain Punch 2x72-85% Brick Break 2x72-85% Bulldoze 4x178-209%KO | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Quagsire builds →Dig 4x211-249%KO Brick Break 2x66-79% Bulldoze 4x160-189%KO Mud Shot 4x143-169%KO | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Excadrill builds →Dig 4x313-369%KO Drill Run 4x313-369%KO Brick Break 2x97-115%KO Stomping Tantrum 4x292-344%KO | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Stunfisk builds →Dig 4x180-213%KO Stomping Tantrum 4x170-200%KO Revenge 2x46-54% Bulldoze 4x138-163%KO | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Gastrodon builds →Earth Power 4x307-363%KO Dig 4x213-250%KO Stomping Tantrum 4x196-231%KO Bulldoze 4x159-188%KO | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Seismitoad builds →Dig 4x233-275%KO Drain Punch 2x74-88% Stomping Tantrum 4x223-263%KO Brick Break 2x74-88% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Quagsire builds →Dig 4x218-256%KO Stomping Tantrum 4x201-238%KO Brick Break 2x67-79% Bulldoze 4x165-194%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Excadrill threatens a KO with Earthquake (241-283%). Cobalion's Close Combat also KOs at 109-129%.
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x241-283%KO Rapid Spin10-12% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x109-129%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 4x235-276%KO | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magnemite View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed14-16% Flare Blitz 2x124-146%KO | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Magnemite is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Magneton first, then eventually reaches Magnezone. For breeding, average hatch time with no compatible partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 210 total stats over Magnemite. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Magnemite is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlySword & Shield Magnemite Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Berryjuice provides extra utility so Magnemite sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. The moveset handles sustain while Sturdy does work passively.
Best Build
Magnemite best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Recycle
- Toxic
- Protect
- Unknown
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Magnemite develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Zap Cannon and Thunder show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Sword & Shield Magnemite Locations
Magnemite's scattered across 18 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Magnemite in Sword & Shield
Magnemite appears in 18 walking locations at Lv. 10-15 across Shield and Sword. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Magnemite Guide
Level 30 gets you Magneton. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
In Sword & Shield, Magnemite does the job early-game if you need a Electric/Steel type on your team. Evolve it into Magneton before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
You can find Magnemite in Sword & Shield. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Magnemite has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves