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    Magneton

    Official artwork of MagnetonElectric Steel Shiny Pokémon icon

    Magneton is a Electric and Steel-type Pokémon with a Max CP of 2810 in Pokémon GO. Magneton's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Discharge. It is weather boosted by Rain and Snow weather, and it was originally found in the Kanto region. Shiny Magneton is available in Pokémon GO.

    Magneton is weak to Ground, Fighting, and Fire-type moves. It takes reduced damage from Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Flying, Poison, and Steel-type moves.

    Stats

    Max CP2810 CP
    Attack223 ATK
    Defense169 DEF
    Stamina137 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • snowSnow
    ReleasedYes Yes
    Shiny releasedMagneton can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
    Buddy distance3 km
    Pokédex informationPokédex information
    Pokédex Number#82
    Height1 m
    Weight60 kg
    RegionKanto Generation 1
    Can be tradedAllowed
    Pokémon Home transferAllowed
    Base Catch Rate20%
    Base Flee Rate0%
    Catch rewards
    5 Candy
    300 Stardust
    Additional Move Cost
    50 Candy
    50000 Candy

    Magneton type chart

    Takes increased damage
    GroundGround256.0%
    FightingFighting160.0%
    FireFire160.0%
    Takes decreased damage
    FlyingFlying39.1%
    PoisonPoison39.1%
    SteelSteel39.1%
    BugBug62.5%
    DragonDragon62.5%
    ElectricElectric62.5%
    FairyFairy62.5%
    GrassGrass62.5%
    IceIce62.5%
    NormalNormal62.5%
    PsychicPsychic62.5%
    RockRock62.5%

    Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Magneton's best moves and movesets

    Moves

    Magneton's best moveset is Thunder Shock and Discharge, with 13.75 DPS (damage per second) and 266.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.

    Best Magneton moves
    ElectricThunder Shock
    ElectricDischarge
    DPS13.75
    TDO266.85
    Score23.5
    Weather Boost
    • rain
    Pro tip by Professor WillowIf you are unable to get Magneton with its best moveset, we recommend to use Thunder Shock/Magnet Bomb. You will lose around 1.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Magneton's strongest moveset (Thunder Shock/Discharge).

    Magneton moves comparison

    The following chart shows Magneton's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Magneton's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 13.75266.923.5
        2.ElectricThunder Shock SteelMagnet Bomb 13.66265.123.2
        3.ElectricSpark ElectricDischarge 13.62264.423.1
        4.SteelMetal Sound ElectricDischarge 13.62264.423.1
        5.ElectricSpark SteelMagnet Bomb 13.54262.822.9
        6.SteelMetal Sound SteelMagnet Bomb 13.54262.822.9
        7.ElectricThunder Shock ElectricZap Cannon 13.45261.022.6
        8.ElectricVolt Switch ElectricDischarge 13.26257.322.1
        9.ElectricSpark ElectricZap Cannon 13.22256.722.0
        10.SteelMetal Sound ElectricZap Cannon 13.22256.722.0
        11.ElectricVolt Switch SteelMagnet Bomb 13.19256.121.9
        12.ElectricCharge Beam ElectricDischarge 13.09254.121.7
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        Fast Attacks

        • ElectricThunder ShockDamage5Energy8Duration0.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Thunder Shock
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy8
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.6s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy9

          Effects
          Thunder Shock has no special effects.
          See Thunder Shock details page ↗
        • ElectricSparkDamage6Energy9Duration0.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Spark
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.7s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.7s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage6
          Energy7

          Effects
          Spark has no special effects.
          See Spark details page ↗
        • ElectricCharge BeamDamage8Energy15Duration1.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Charge Beam
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage8
          Energy15
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.1s
          Damage window0.8s - 1.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage5
          Energy11

          Effects
          Charge Beam has no special effects.
          See Charge Beam details page ↗
        • ElectricVolt SwitchDamage14Energy21Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Volt Switch
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage14
          Energy21
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window0.7s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage12
          Energy16

          Effects
          Volt Switch has no special effects.
          See Volt Switch details page ↗
        • SteelMetal SoundDamage6Energy9Duration0.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Metal Sound
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage6
          Energy9
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration0.7s
          Damage window0.4s - 0.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy8

          Effects
          Metal Sound has no special effects.
          See Metal Sound details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • ElectricDischargeDamage65Energy33Duration2.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Discharge
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration2.5s
          Damage window1.7s - 2.1s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage65
          Energy45

          Effects
          Discharge has no special effects.
          See Discharge details page ↗
        • SteelFlash CannonDamage100Energy100Duration2.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Flash Cannon
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage100
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration2.7s
          Damage window1.6s - 2.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage110
          Energy70

          Effects
          Flash Cannon has no special effects.
          See Flash Cannon details page ↗
        • SteelMagnet BombDamage70Energy33Duration2.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Magnet Bomb
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • RockRock
            • IceIce
            • FairyFairy
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • ElectricElectric
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage70
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration2.8s
          Damage window2.2s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage70
          Energy45

          Effects
          Magnet Bomb has no special effects.
          See Magnet Bomb details page ↗
        • ElectricZap CannonDamage140Energy100Duration3.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Zap Cannon
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • WaterWater
          • 62.5%
            • GrassGrass
            • ElectricElectric
            • DragonDragon
          • 39.1%
            • GroundGround
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.7s
          Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage150
          Energy80

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Zap Cannon has a 66.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Zap Cannon details page ↗
        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Magneton has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Magneton Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Magneton's has 2810 max CP (at Level 50). A Magneton obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1348 CP to 1420 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1686 CP to 1775 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Magneton can be found in the 1011 CP to 1065 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2810 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1011 CP - 1065 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1348 CP - 1420 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1348 CP - 1420 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • snowSnow
        		1686 CP - 1775 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Magneton Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Magneton Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        135 CP2110 CP3185 CP
        4260 CP5335 CP6410 CP
        7485 CP8560 CP9635 CP
        10710 CP11781 CP12852 CP
        13923 CP14994 CP151065 CP
        161136 CP171207 CP181278 CP
        191349 CP201420 CP211491 CP
        221562 CP231633 CP241704 CP
        251775 CP261846 CP271917 CP
        281988 CP292059 CP302130 CP
        312166 CP322201 CP332237 CP
        342272 CP352308 CP362343 CP
        372379 CP382414 CP392450 CP
        402485 CP412517 CP422549 CP
        432581 CP442613 CP452645 CP
        462678 CP472711 CP482743 CP
        492777 CP502810 CP

        Magneton evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of MagnemiteMagnemite
        • Candy Icon25 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of MagnetonMagneton
        Thumbnail image of MagnetonMagneton
        • Candy Icon100 Candy
        • Magnetic Lure Module
        		Thumbnail image of MagnezoneMagnezone
        • Magnemite evolves into Magneton which costs 25 Candy.
        • Magneton evolves into Magnezone which costs 100 Candy. You need to be under a Magnetic Lure Module to evolve.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Magneton

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Magneton's Electric and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Magneton.

        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega Ampharos
        ElectricDragon
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SteelixMega Pokémon iconMega Steelix
        SteelGround
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ScizorMega Pokémon iconMega Scizor
        BugSteel
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AggronMega Pokémon iconMega Aggron
        Steel
        Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega Manectric
        Electric
        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

        Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

        Note on Primal Kyogre and Groudon
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Magneton Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Magneton in Pokémon GO is 24.03%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 50.38% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 65.04%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                  Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-33.78%37.75%46.11%53.35%
                  Curve50.38%55.33%65.04%72.65%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 39.02%43.38%52.38%59.95%
                  Curve56.87%61.98%71.67%78.89%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 49.69%54.62%64.32%71.94%
                  Curve68.90%73.89%82.65%88.47%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Magneton, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Magneton costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Magneton costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Magneton high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Magneton. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Magneton Pokédex entries

                  Kanto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  Red, BlueFormed by several MAGNEMITEs linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
                  YellowGenerates strange radio signals. It raises the tem­ perature by 3.6F degrees within 3,300 feet.
                  GoldThree MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
                  SilverThe MAGNEMITE are united by a mag­ netism so power­ ful, it dries all moisture in its vicinities.
                  CrystalWhen many MAGNETON gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.
                  RubyMAGNETON 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.
                  SapphireMAGNETON 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.
                  EmeraldIt 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.
                  FireRedA linked cluster formed of several MAGNEMITE. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
                  LeafGreenFormed by several MAGNEMITE linked together. They frequently appear when sunspots flare up.
                  Diamond, PearlIt is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
                  Platinum, Black, WhiteMany mysteriously appear when more sunspots dot the sun. They stop TV sets from displaying properly.
                  HeartGoldThree MAGNEMITE are linked by a strong magnetic force. Earaches will occur if you get too close.
                  SoulSilverThe MAGNEMITE are united by a magnetism so powerful, it dries all moisture in its vicinity.
                  Black 2, White 2The stronger electromagnetic waves from the three linked Magnemite are enough to dry out surrounding moisture.
                  XA linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
                  YGenerates strange radio signals. It raises the temperature by 3.6 degrees Fahrenheit within 3,300 feet.
                  Omega RubyMagneton 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 SapphireMagneton 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.
                  SunWhen three Magnemite link together, their brains also become one. They do not become three times more intelligent.
                  MoonIt has about three times the electrical power of Magnemite. For some reason, outbreaks of this Pokémon happen when lots of sunspots appear.
                  Ultra SunDelicate equipment can malfunction in areas inhabited by Magneton, which send out mysterious electrical signals.
                  Ultra MoonWhen 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.
                  SwordThis Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings.
                  ShieldThis Pokémon is constantly putting out a powerful magnetic force. Most computers go haywire when a Magneton approaches.
                  Legends: ArceusThree Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.