Magneton
#82 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Magneton
The best moves for Magneton are Spark and Zap Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Spark | 10.3 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 45.4 dps |
Defense
| Charge Beam | 8.7 dps |
| Magnet Bomb | 30 dps |
Pokémon type
Electric
Steel
| Normal | deals 63% damage. |
| Rock | deals 63% damage. |
| Bug | deals 63% damage. |
| Grass | deals 63% damage. |
| Electric | deals 63% damage. |
| Psychic | deals 63% damage. |
| Ice | deals 63% damage. |
| Dragon | deals 63% damage. |
| Fairy | deals 63% damage. |
| Flying | deals 39% damage. |
| Poison | deals 39% damage. |
| Steel | deals 39% damage. |
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Magnemite family. Magneton evolves from Magnemite which costs 25 Candy, and evolves into Magnezone which costs 100 Candy.
Magneton Raid Guide
Magneton has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Magneton, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Magneton is an Electric & Steel Pokémon which evolves from Magnemite. It is vulnerable to Ground, Fighting and Fire moves. Magneton's strongest moveset is Spark & Zap Cannon and it has a Max CP of 2,485. Magneton evolves into Magnezone.
About
"Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this Pokémon."
Base stats
| Attack | 223 | |
| Defense | 169 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,065 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,420 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,130 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,485 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,775 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,308 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Magneton
The best moves for Magneton are Spark and Zap Cannon when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Spark | 10.3 dps |
| Zap Cannon | 45.4 dps |
Defense
| Charge Beam | 8.7 dps |
| Magnet Bomb | 30 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spark | 6 | 12.9 | 10.3 |
| Charge Beam | 8 | 13.6 | 8.7 |
| Thunder Shock | 5 | 13.3 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Cannon | 100 | -37 | 44.4 |
| Magnet Bomb | 70 | -11.8 | 30 |
| Zap Cannon | 140 | -27 | 45.4 |
| Discharge | 65 | -13.2 | 31.2 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Magneton?
Magneton is a Electric/Steel type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Ground moves, and weak against Fighting and Fire moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Magneton are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill,
- Garchomp,
- Rhyperior.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 100% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 99% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 98% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 97% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Drill Run | 93% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 92% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 92% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Landorus (Incarnate) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 90% |
| Excadrill | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 89% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Magneton
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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