Stats & Training
Sp. Atk and Defense carry most of Magneton's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.
The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.
Magneton Weakness
Type-wise, Magneton takes extra damage from Ground, Fire, and Fighting. Watch out for Ground attacks, those deal 4x damage. Poison moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. With 12 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Magneton's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Electric, Grass, Ice, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Flying, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Growlithe builds →Ember 2x40-50% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Tepig builds →Ember 2x36-43% Rock Smash 2x24-29% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x47-57% Flame Charge 2x42-51% Ember 2x42-51% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x38-45% Ember 2x32-40% Rock Smash 2x21-26% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x47-57% Rock Smash 2x32-40% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Volcarona builds →Flame Charge 2x35-42% Ember 2x67-80% Fire Spin 2x57-68% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x161-190%KO Rock Smash 2x28-33% Sand Tomb 4x77-91% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x161-190%KO Bulldoze 4x122-144%KO Rock Smash 2x28-33% Sand Tomb 4x77-91% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x135-159%KO Rock Smash 2x23-28% Sand Tomb 4x65-76% Mud-Slap 4x38-46% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Baltoy builds →Dig 4x84-99% Mud-Slap 4x32-38% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Volcarona builds →Incinerate 2x92-109%KO Flame Charge 2x34-41% Ember 2x64-75% Fire Spin 2x55-65% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x150-177%KO Brick Break 2x48-57% Bulldoze 4x116-136%KO Rock Smash 2x26-32% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x150-177%KO Bulldoze 4x116-136%KO Rock Smash 2x26-32% Sand Tomb 4x69-82% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x133-157%KO Brick Break 2x40-48% Incinerate 2x28-34% Bulldoze 4x98-116%KO | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Baltoy builds →Dig 4x81-95% Bulldoze 4x64-75% Mud-Slap 4x34-41% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x153-180%KO Brick Break 2x47-56% Bulldoze 4x117-138%KO Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Earth Power 4x122-144%KO Dig 4x153-180%KO Bulldoze 4x117-138%KO Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Onix builds →Dig 4x86-102%KO Bulldoze 4x66-78% Rock Smash 2x15-18% Sand Tomb 4x40-48% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x132-156%KO Brick Break 2x40-48% Incinerate 2x27-32% Bulldoze 4x102-120%KO | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 4x168-198%KO Dig 4x132-156%KO Brick Break 2x42-50% Bulldoze 4x102-120%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x246-290%KO Dig 4x199-235%KO Brick Break 2x62-73% Bulldoze 4x148-175%KO | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x138-163%KO Earthquake 4x191-225%KO Earth Power 4x229-270%KO Lava Plume 2x102-120%KO | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 4x191-225%KO Dig 4x153-180%KO Brick Break 2x48-57% Bulldoze 4x118-140%KO | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Earth Power 4x123-145%KO Dig 4x153-180%KO Bulldoze 4x118-140%KO Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 4x165-195%KO Dig 4x132-155%KO Brick Break 2x41-48% Incinerate 2x28-33% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x249-293%KO Dig 4x199-235%KO Brick Break 2x62-74% Bulldoze 4x150-178%KO | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x140-166%KO Earthquake 4x191-226%KO Earth Power 4x232-274%KO Lava Plume 2x102-120%KO | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 4x191-226%KO Dig 4x154-182%KO Brick Break 2x49-58% Bulldoze 4x118-139%KO | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Trapinch builds →Earth Power 4x122-144%KO Dig 4x154-182%KO Bulldoze 4x118-139%KO Rock Smash 2x27-32% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 4x167-197%KO Dig 4x134-158%KO Brick Break 2x42-50% Incinerate 2x28-34% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Magneton with Earthquake (156-184%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (88-104%). Conkeldurr deals 66-78% with Drain Punch.
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x156-184%KO Rapid Spin6-8% Rock Slide10-12% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain10-12% Fire Blast 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x66-78% Mach Punch 2x36-42% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Fire is super effective against MagnetonView Blaziken → | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Sitting between Magnemite and Magnezone, Magneton is part of a chain that requires an evolution item. Not your typical level-up setup. HP has grown the most so far (+25), but there's still another 70 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Magneton is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Magnemite eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyBlack 2 & White 2 Magneton Best Moveset
Eviolite makes Magneton bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. HP-heavy investment EVs with Modest nature handle the stat profile. The remaining moves keeps it from being passive.
Best Build
Magneton best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Flash Cannon
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Hidden Power Fire
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Magneton picks up Zap Cannon and Explosion along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Bug coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Magneton in Black 2 & White 2
2 encounter spots for Magneton at decent spawn rates starting from endgame routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Magneton in Black 2 & White 2
To get Magneton, start by catching Magnemite through walking encounters at Lv. 10-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteVirbank Complex - InsideBlack 2Grass Lv.10-12 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyVirbank Complex - InsideWhite 2Grass Lv.10-12 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyVirbank Complex - InsideBlack 2Grass Lv.11-13 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyDouble grassVirbank Complex - InsideWhite 2Grass Lv.11-13 Power-plantCommonEarlyAnyDouble grassVirbank Complex - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.10-11 Power-plantUncommonEarlyAnyVirbank Complex - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.10-11 Power-plantUncommonEarlyAny
Step 2Magneton ✓P2 LaboratoryWhite 2Grass Lv.57-59 BuildingUncommonPostAnyP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Grass Lv.57-59 BuildingUncommonPostAnyor evolve from Magnemite (Step 1)
Magneton Guide
Magneton is meant to evolve into Magnezone. At 465 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Magnet Pull is the go-to ability for Magneton. It prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out. Its hidden ability Analytic can work in specific setups. Sturdy is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Magneton is a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a cannon.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Magneton has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
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