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.
Sometimes the magnetism emitted by Magnezone is too strong, making them attract each other so they cannot move.
Sometimes the magnetism emitted by Magnezone is too strong, making them attract each other so they cannot move.
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. 12 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.
| 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 Magnezone View Growlithe builds →Ember 2x32-38% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Tepig builds →Ember 2x26-32% Rock Smash 2x17-21% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x36-44% Flame Charge 2x33-39% Ember 2x28-34% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Tepig Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Tepig builds →Flame Charge 2x28-34% Ember 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x16-20% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x36-44% Rock Smash 2x25-30% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Volcarona builds →Flame Charge 2x27-33% Ember 2x47-56% Fire Spin 2x42-49% | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x118-138%KO Rock Smash 2x20-24% Sand Tomb 4x56-66% | ||
 Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x118-138%KO Bulldoze 4x89-105%KO Rock Smash 2x20-24% Sand Tomb 4x56-66% | ||
 Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x105-125%KO Rock Smash 2x19-22% Sand Tomb 4x49-59% Mud-Slap 4x27-33% | ||
 Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Baltoy builds →Dig 4x67-79% Mud-Slap 4x27-33% | ||
Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Obtain MethodRelic Castle Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Volcarona builds →Incinerate 2x67-79% Flame Charge 2x27-32% Ember 2x44-53% Fire Spin 2x39-47% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x115-135%KO Brick Break 2x36-43% Bulldoze 4x89-106%KO Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Trapinch builds →Dig 4x115-135%KO Bulldoze 4x89-106%KO Rock Smash 2x20-24% Sand Tomb 4x55-65% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x100-118%KO Brick Break 2x31-37% Incinerate 2x20-24% Bulldoze 4x75-88% | ||
Baltoy GroundPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Baltoy builds →Dig 4x60-71% Bulldoze 4x50-59% Mud-Slap 4x25-29% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Sandslash builds →Dig 4x115-136%KO Brick Break 2x35-42% Bulldoze 4x89-104%KO Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Trapinch builds →Earth Power 4x89-104%KO Dig 4x115-136%KO Bulldoze 4x89-104%KO Rock Smash 2x20-24% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Onix builds →Dig 4x66-78% Bulldoze 4x53-63% Rock Smash 2x11-14% Sand Tomb 4x30-37% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Krokorok builds →Dig 4x97-115%KO Brick Break 2x30-37% Incinerate 2x20-24% Bulldoze 4x75-89% | ||
 Drilbur Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Drilbur builds →Earthquake 4x123-146%KO Dig 4x102-120%KO Brick Break 2x30-37% Bulldoze 4x75-89% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x182-214%KO Dig 4x146-171%KO Brick Break 2x46-54% Bulldoze 4x109-129%KO | ||
 Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x98-116%KO Earthquake 4x141-167%KO Earth Power 4x160-189%KO Lava Plume 2x73-86% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 4x141-167%KO Dig 4x113-133%KO Brick Break 2x35-41% Bulldoze 4x87-103%KO | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Trapinch builds →Earth Power 4x87-103%KO Dig 4x113-133%KO Bulldoze 4x87-103%KO Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 4x120-141%KO Dig 4x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x30-36% Incinerate 2x19-23% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x183-215%KO Dig 4x148-174%KO Brick Break 2x46-54% Bulldoze 4x112-132%KO | ||
Camerupt FireGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Camerupt builds →Fire Blast 2x100-118%KO Earthquake 4x144-170%KO Earth Power 4x165-194%KO Lava Plume 2x74-87% | ||
Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Sandslash builds →Earthquake 4x144-170%KO Dig 4x116-137%KO Brick Break 2x36-43% Bulldoze 4x88-103%KO | ||
Trapinch Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Trapinch builds →Earth Power 4x88-103%KO Dig 4x116-137%KO Bulldoze 4x88-103%KO Rock Smash 2x19-23% | ||
Krokorok GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Krokorok builds →Earthquake 4x123-145%KO Dig 4x98-116%KO Brick Break 2x30-36% Incinerate 2x19-23% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Xatu builds →U Turn6-7% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Skarmory builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Jellicent builds →Scald29-35% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Politoed builds →Scald31-36% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemFocus Sash NatureRash Moves
Damage vs Magnezone View Abomasnow builds →Blizzard30-36% Ice Shard7-8% Wood Hammer20-23% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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
Breeding
Magnezone is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Magnemite eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyBlack 2 & White 2 Magnezone Best Moveset
Click Volt Switch, bring in a teammate, repeat. Magnezone's pivot game is backed by Air Balloon for temporary Ground immunity and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs. Magnetpull works in the background while the remaining moves covers bad matchups.
Best Build
Magnezone best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hidden Power Fire
- Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Volt Switch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Magnezone develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Zap Cannon and Explosion 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Magnezone in Black 2 & White 2
You'll want endgame access before hunting Magnezone. Moderate rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.
Where To Catch Magnezone in Black 2 & White 2
The path to Magnezone starts with Magnemite at Lv. 10-59 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
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 2Catch or Evolve MagnetonP2 LaboratoryWhite 2Grass Lv.57-59 BuildingUncommonPostAnyP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Grass Lv.57-59 BuildingUncommonPostAnyor evolve from Magnemite (Step 1)
Step 3Magnezone ✓P2 LaboratoryWhite 2Grass Lv.59 BuildingRarePostAnyShaking spotP2 LaboratoryBlack 2Grass Lv.59 BuildingRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Magneton (Step 2)
Magnezone Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Magnezone has a 535 base stat total and ranks as B-Tier: a solid option in Black 2 & White 2 for the right team. It works best as a wallbreaker. Hiddenpowerfire with Air Balloon is the standard set.
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 Black 2 & White 2, 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 Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Hiddenpowerfire, Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, and Volt Switch. Hiddenpowerfire leads at 21% 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 4DPDebut
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