Special
Wallbreaker
BTier
60Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Magnezone's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Tough to catch and worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
High
HP70
C
Attack70
C
Defense115
B
Sp. Atk130
A
Sp. Def90
B
Speed60
C
Total535
Details
Catch Rate
Difficult30 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.2 m
3'11"Small
Weight180.0 kg
396.8 lbsHeavy
Base XP268
High Yield
Abilities
Magnet PullTop Pick
Prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
SturdyNiche
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
AnalyticHA
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+3SpDSpe
Strong Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

Some say that Magnezone receives signals from space via the antenna on its head and that it’s being controlled by some mysterious being.

Magnezone Weakness

Type-wise, Magnezone 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. 11 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Magnezone's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Magnezone Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
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
Type ChartExcellent
3Weak
11Resist
1Immune
Score+8
4xCritical
Ground
2xWeak
FireFighting
½xResist
NormalElectricGrassIcePsychicBugRockDragonFairy
¼xResist
FlyingSteel
0xImmune
Poison
STAB (5)
WaterFlyingIceRockFairy
How to Beat Magnezone in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)
Corviknight
CorviknightResists Steel, recovers with Roost, threatens with Body Press
FlyingSteel
A
Recommended Build
AbilityPressure
ItemRocky Helmet
NatureImpish
Moves
  • RoostRecovery
  • DefogUtility
  • U Turn
  • Body Press
Damage vs Magnezone
U Turn
7-9%
View Corviknight builds →

Sword & Shield Evolution

Magnezone doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Magnemite's line. Breed this form to get Magnemite eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Magnemite gave Magnezone the biggest boost in HP (+45), bringing the total to 535 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Magnemite
#081Magnemite
30
Level 30
Magneton
#082Magneton
Thunder Stone
Thunder Stone
Magnezone
#462Magnezone
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Magnemite
ElectricSteel
Magneton
ElectricSteel
Magnezone
ElectricSteel
HP
25
50+25
70+20
ATK
35
60+25
70+10
DEF
70
95+25
115+20
SP.ATK
95
120+25
130+10
SP.DEF
55
70+15
90+20
SPE
45
70+25
60-10
BST
325C-Tier
465B-Tier+140
535B-Tier+70
ROLE
Balanced
Cannon
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Special
Special
Special

Breeding

Challenging

Magnezone is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Magnemite eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Sword & Shield Magnezone Best Moveset

Prediction matters here. Choice Specs means Magnezone can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is boosted special damage with move lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Magnetpull back that up. The remaining moves prevents free switches.

Best Build

Solid pick
Ability
Magnet Pull
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Magnezone
Timid+SPE

Magnezone best EVs are Defense and Speed

EVs

Bulky Support Moveset

  • Body Press
  • ThunderboltSTAB
  • Iron DefenseSTAB
  • Flash CannonSTAB

Moves

Magnezone develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Zap Cannon and Giga Impact show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Electric Terrain
D——10Electric
Lv 1
Magnetic Flux
———20Electric
Lv 1
Mirror Coat-5
D—10020Psychic
Lv 1
Supersonic
D—5520Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 1
Thunder Shock
—4010030Electric
Lv 1
Thunder Wave
S—9020Electric
Lv 1
Tri Attack
C8010010Normal
Lv 12
Electro Ball
D—10010Electric
Lv 16
Gyro Ball
D—1005Steel
Lv 20
Spark
—6510020Electric
Lv 24
Screech
D—8540Normal
Lv 28
Magnet Rise
D——10Electric
Lv 34
Flash Cannon
S8010010Steel
Lv 40
Discharge
B8010015Electric
Lv 46
Metal Sound
D—8540Steel
Lv 52
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
Lv 58
Lock-On
D——5Normal
Lv 64
Zap Cannon
C120505Electric

TM Moves

TM
TR83
Ally Switch+2
B——15Psychic
TR99
Body Press
S8010010Fighting
TM90
Electric Terrain
D——10Electric
TR80
Electro Ball
D—10010Electric
TM82
Electroweb
B559515Electric
TR26
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM39
Facade
D7010020Normal
TR70
Flash Cannon
S8010010Steel
TM09
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TR52
Gyro Ball
D—1005Steel
TR79
Heavy Slam
D—10010Steel
TM08
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TR46
Iron Defense
S——15Steel
TR74
Iron Head
C8010015Steel
TM17
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
TM25
Protect+4
C——10Normal
TM33
Rain Dance
C——5Water
TM18
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM21
Rest
C——10Psychic
TM76
Round
C6010015Normal
TM16
Screech
D—8540Normal
TM20
Self-Destruct
B2001005Normal
TR27
Sleep Talk
C——10Normal
TM24
Snore
—5010015Normal
TR20
Substitute
B——10Normal
TM34
Sunny Day
C——5Fire
TM40
Swift
C60—20Normal
TR09
Thunder
B1107010Electric
TM14
Thunder Wave
S—9020Electric
TR08
Thunderbolt
S9010015Electric
TR19
Tri Attack
C8010010Normal
TM80
Volt Switch
B7010020Electric
TR86
Wild Charge
C9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Magnezone doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Rising Voltage
B7010020Electric
Tutor
Steel Roller
B1301005Steel

How to Get Magnezone in Sword & Shield

You're catching Magnemite first, not Magnezone. Magnemite appears at solid rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.

How to Obtain Magnezone in Sword & Shield

The path to Magnezone starts with Magnemite at Lv. 10-15 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.

  1. Magnemite
    Step 1Catch Magnemite
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Normal Weather
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Snowstorm
    Challenge Beach
    SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Normal Weather
    Challenge Beach
    SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Snowstorm
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Snowing
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Sandstorm
    Challenge Beach
    SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Snowing
    Challenge Beach
    SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Sandstorm
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Challenge Beach
    SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    56%Early
    Heavy Fog
    Challenge Beach
    SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    36%Early
    Overcast
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    36%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    36%Early
    Intense Sun
    Challenge Beach
    SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    36%Early
    Thunderstorm
    Challenge Beach
    SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    36%Early
    Intense Sun
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    36%Early
    Raining
    Challenge Beach
    SwordOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    36%Early
    Raining
    Challenge Beach
    ShieldOverworld Lv.10-15 Water
    36%Early
    Overcast
  2. Magneton
    Step 2Evolve into Magneton
  3. Magnezone
    Step 3Magnezone ✓

Magnezone Guide

  • In Sword & Shield, Magnezone has a 535 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Sword & Shield for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Flash Cannon with Choice Specs is the standard set.

  • In Sword & Shield, Magnezone's biggest threats include Swampert (Ground), Blaziken (Fire), and Lucario (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Swampert is the most dangerous since Ground moves deal 4x damage.

  • Magnet Pull is the go-to ability for Magnezone. 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.

  • In Sword & Shield, Magnezone fills the wallbreaker role. It's a special attacker with base 130 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

  • For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Flash Cannon, Thunderbolt, Volt Switch, and Hiddenpowerfire. Flash Cannon leads at 23% usage. Thunderbolt provides reliable STAB damage.

Game Availability

Magnezone has been available in 13 games since Diamond & Pearl, though obtaining it requires an item-based evolution. This extra step makes it less common than Pokemon found through standard wild encounters.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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