Thunder Shock + Discharge
The best Electric-type moveset for Shadow Magneton is Thunder Shock and Discharge (14.33 DPS, 174.9 TDO). In raids, Shadow Magneton ranks #37 among Electric-type attackers (B Tier).
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Shadow Magneton is an Electric- and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Magneton has a maximum CP of 2,810. It is weak to Ground, Fighting, and Fire-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Magneton is Thunder Shock and Discharge.
Shadow Magneton takes increased damage from:
Ground256.0%
Fighting160.0%
Fire160.0%
Shadow Magneton takes reduced damage from:
Flying39.1%
Poison39.1%
Steel39.1%
Bug62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Electric62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Grass62.5%
Ice62.5%
Normal62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Thunder Shock | Magnet Bomb | 12.05 | 14.47 | 176.7 |
| 2. | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 11.92 | 14.33 | 174.9 |
| 3. | Spark | Magnet Bomb | 11.65 | 14.00 | 171.0 |
| 4. | Metal Sound | Magnet Bomb | 11.65 | 14.00 | 171.0 |
| 5. | Volt Switch | Magnet Bomb | 11.63 | 13.97 | 170.7 |
| 6. | Spark | Discharge | 11.50 | 13.82 | 168.7 |
| 7. | Metal Sound | Discharge | 11.50 | 13.82 | 168.7 |
| 8. | Volt Switch | Discharge | 11.50 | 13.82 | 168.7 |
Thunder Shock
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0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
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| Energy | 7 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Spark460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.1s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
Charge Beam7141.0s| Damage | 7 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 6 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
Volt Switch13201.5s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 14 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16 |
Metal Sound460.5s| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.7s |
| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Zap Cannon1401003.5s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.8s - 3.3s |
| Damage | 150 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
SpecialZap Cannon has a 33.0% chance to:
Discharge65332.5s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 2.1s |
| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Flash Cannon1001002.5s| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 110 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Magnet Bomb75333.0s| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.4s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Magneton can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.
Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Magneton can learn, with its DPS and TDO.
At Level 50, Shadow Magneton maxes out at 2,810 CP. Raid catches are 1,292 to 1,420 CP, or 1,616 to 1,775 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,011 to 1,065 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.
 Max CP | 2810 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1011 CP - 1065 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1348 CP - 1420 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1292 CP - 1420 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1616 CP - 1775 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Magneton’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 CP | 2 | 110 CP | 3 | 185 CP |
| 4 | 260 CP | 5 | 335 CP | 6 | 410 CP |
| 7 | 485 CP | 8 | 560 CP | 9 | 635 CP |
| 10 | 710 CP | 11 | 781 CP | 12 | 852 CP |
| 13 | 923 CP | 14 | 994 CP | 15 | 1065 CP |
| 16 | 1136 CP | 17 | 1207 CP | 18 | 1278 CP |
| 19 | 1349 CP | 20 | 1420 CP | 21 | 1491 CP |
| 22 | 1562 CP | 23 | 1633 CP | 24 | 1704 CP |
| 25 | 1775 CP | 26 | 1846 CP | 27 | 1917 CP |
| 28 | 1988 CP | 29 | 2059 CP | 30 | 2130 CP |
| 31 | 2166 CP | 32 | 2201 CP | 33 | 2237 CP |
| 34 | 2272 CP | 35 | 2308 CP | 36 | 2343 CP |
| 37 | 2379 CP | 38 | 2414 CP | 39 | 2450 CP |
| 40 | 2485 CP | 41 | 2517 CP | 42 | 2549 CP |
| 43 | 2581 CP | 44 | 2613 CP | 45 | 2645 CP |
| 46 | 2678 CP | 47 | 2711 CP | 48 | 2743 CP |
| 49 | 2777 CP | 50 | 2810 CP |
More information
Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Magneton’s Electric and Steel-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Magneton.
Electric SteelMega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #82 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1 m |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | Genderless |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 6% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
Shadow Magneton’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.
Magnemite
Magneton
Magnezone
Shadow Magnemite
Shadow Magneton
Shadow MagnezoneThe illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | |  |
| 0.49 m | 0.5 m | 1 m | 1.5 m | 2 m |
Shadow Magneton's height ranges from 0.49 m to 2 m, with the average being 1 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.49 m1′07″ | 0.5 m1′08″ |
| XS | 0.5 m1′08″ | 0.75 m2′06″ |
| M | 0.75 m2′06″ | 1.25 m4′01″ |
| XL | 1.25 m4′01″ | 1.5 m4′11″ |
| XXL | 1.5 m4′11″ | 2 m6′07″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Magneton from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.
High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Magneton. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue | Formed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. |
| Yellow | Generates strange radio signals. It raises the tem perature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet. |
| Gold | Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. |
| Silver | The MAGNEMITE are united by a mag netism so power ful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities. |
| Crystal | When many MAGNETON gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves. |
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | MAGNETON emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this POKéMON inside a POKé BALL. |
| Emerald | It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. It generates powerful radio waves that raise temperatures by 3.6 degrees F within a 3,300-foot radius. |
| FireRed | A linked cluster formed of several MAGNEMITE. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage. |
| LeafGreen | Formed by several MAGNEMITE linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up. |
| Diamond, Pearl | It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm. |
| Platinum, Black, White | Many mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly. |
| HeartGold | Three MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close. |
| SoulSilver | The MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity. |
| Black 2, White 2 | The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture. |
| X | A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage. |
| Y | Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to electronics and precision instruments. Because of this, it is said that some towns warn people to keep this Pokémon inside a Poké Ball. |
| Sun | When three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent. |
| Moon | It has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear. |
| Ultra Sun | Delicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals. |
| Ultra Moon | When rain clouds form, many Magneton gather in high places to wait for lightning to strike. |
| Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee! | Generates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet. |
| Sword | This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings. |
| Shield | This Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches. |
| Legends: Arceus | Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment. |
Shadow Magneton’s best moves are Thunder Shock and Discharge, for 14.33 DPS and 174.9 TDO.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Electric and Steel-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Fighting, and Fire-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Flying, Poison, and Steel-type moves.
Shadow Magneton tops out at 2,485 CP at Level 40 and 2,810 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Magneton can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Magneton cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Magneton: Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Ampharos, Mega Manectric, Primal Kyogre, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.
Regular Shadow Magneton
Shiny Shadow Magneton
