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.
Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.
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)
 Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x136-161%KO Mud-Slap 4x54-64% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x41-50% Flamethrower 2x36-43% Brick Break 2x45-54% | ||
 Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x100-118%KO Flamethrower 2x86-102%KO Ember 2x39-48% | ||
 Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Wooper builds →Mud Bomb 4x80-96% Mud Shot 4x63-75% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x136-161%KO Rock Smash 2x25-30% Mud-Slap 4x52-63% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Onix builds →Dig 4x99-116%KO Rock Smash 2x16-21% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x101-121%KO Flamethrower 2x84-99% Dig 4x113-134%KO Ember 2x42-49% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Wooper builds →Dig 4x99-116%KO Mud Bomb 4x76-90% Mud Shot 4x67-81% Rock Smash 2x16-21% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandshrew builds →Dig 4x136-161%KO Brick Break 2x42-51% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x132-156%KO Rock Smash 2x22-27% Mud-Slap 4x43-52% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Onix builds →Dig 4x88-104%KO Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x94-111%KO Flamethrower 2x78-93% Lava Plume 2x69-81% Dig 4x106-126%KO | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Wooper builds →Dig 4x88-104%KO Mud Bomb 4x69-81% Mud Shot 4x56-67% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% Dig 4x126-148%KO Brick Break 2x40-47% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x136-160%KO Rock Smash 2x22-27% Mud-Slap 4x44-53% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Onix builds →Dig 4x90-107%KO Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x99-117%KO Earth Power 4x163-193%KO Flamethrower 2x81-97% Lava Plume 2x73-87% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x113-133%KO Dig 4x90-107%KO Mud Bomb 4x68-80% Mud Shot 4x62-73% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x77-91% Dig 4x130-153%KO Brick Break 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x22-27% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x127-150%KO Rock Smash 2x23-27% Mud-Slap 4x45-55% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Onix builds →Dig 4x86-102%KO Rock Smash 2x15-18% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x92-109%KO Flamethrower 2x77-92% Lava Plume 2x69-82% Dig 4x103-123%KO | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x109-130%KO Dig 4x86-102%KO Mud Bomb 4x64-75% Mud Shot 4x58-68% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Sandshrew builds →Focus Punch 2x75-89% Dig 4x122-143%KO Brick Break 2x39-45% Rock Smash 2x20-25% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 4x134-159%KO Rock Smash 2x23-27% Mud-Slap 4x44-53% | ||
 Gligar Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Gligar builds →Dig 4x125-147%KO Brick Break 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x22-25% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Onix builds →Dig 4x89-106%KO Rock Smash 2x17-20% | ||
Numel FireGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Numel builds →Fire Blast 2x97-115%KO Earth Power 4x160-188%KO Flamethrower 2x79-94% Lava Plume 2x72-85% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | D | |
Obtain MethodRuins Of Alph Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x110-129%KO Dig 4x89-106%KO Mud Bomb 4x65-76% Mud Shot 4x60-71% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Azelf's Explosion hits Magneton for 47-55%. Gengar threatens a KO with Focus Blast (212-249%). Infernape's Close Combat also KOs at 146-172%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Azelf builds →Explosion47-55% U Turn13-16% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball53-62% Focus Blast 2x212-249%KO Explosion32-38% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x146-172%KO U Turn14-17% Fire Blast 2x137-162%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityKeeneye ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magneton View Suicune builds →Ice Beam24-28% Surf71-84% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 onlyHeartGold & SoulSilver Magneton Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Magneton can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Magnetpull back that up. Normal coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Magneton best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Thunder Wave
- Explosion
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 Rock 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
decent spawn rates for Magneton across 8 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Magneton in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Magneton starts with Magnemite at Lv. 15-47 via walking and trade encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagnemiteRoute 11HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 11SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 6HeartGoldGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 6SoulSilverGrass Lv.15 RouteUncommonEarlyRoute 38SoulSilverGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidRoute 38HeartGoldGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidRoute 39SoulSilverGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMidRoute 39HeartGoldGrass Lv.16 RouteUncommonMid
Step 2Magneton ✓Cerulean Cave - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateCerulean Cave - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateCerulean Cave - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateCerulean Cave - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.41 CaveUncommonLateCerulean Cave - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.45-47 CaveUncommonLateCerulean Cave - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.45-47 CaveUncommonLatePower PlantSoulSilverIn-game trade Power-plantLimitedTrade for (give Dugtrio)Power PlantHeartGoldIn-game trade Power-plantLimitedTrade for (give Dugtrio)or 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 mixed attacker with base 60 Attack and 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