Pokemon Guide
Magearna is a Steel and Fairy-type Mythical Pokemon known for its artificial body, high Special Attack, strong defensive typing and Soul-Heart ability. This guide covers Magearna’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, Original Color Magearna, Mega Magearna, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Original Color
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Magearna guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Magearna is a Steel and Fairy-type Mythical Pokemon introduced in Generation 7. It was created by a scientist hundreds of years ago and is known for its Soul-Heart ability, special attacking power and rare event-based availability.
Competitive Overview
Magearna is usually a strong competitive Pokemon because of its Steel and Fairy typing, high Special Attack, great mixed bulk and Soul-Heart ability.
Magearna’s biggest strengths are Soul-Heart snowballing, strong special coverage and defensive utility. Its main issues are low Speed and weaknesses to Fire and Ground-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Magearna, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Magearna
National Dex
#0801
Type
Steel / Fairy
Species
Artificial Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
100 cm
Weight
177.5 lbs / 80.5 kg
80.5 kg
Abilities
Soul-Heart
Magearna has strong overall stats with especially high Special Attack, Defense and Special Defense. Its typing and ability make it a powerful bulky special attacker.
Magearna has a strong special movepool with Steel, Fairy, Fighting, Electric and Ice coverage. These are some of Magearna’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
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Magearna’s signature Fairy-type attack that delivers massive special damage.
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A reliable Steel-type special attack that gives Magearna consistent same-type damage.
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A setup move that boosts Speed and Attack, helping Magearna become harder to stop.
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Useful coverage against Steel, Rock, Dark and Ice-type Pokemon.
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Coverage that helps Magearna pressure Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
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Strong coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
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A pivot move that lets Magearna deal damage while switching to a teammate.
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Boosts Magearna’s Special Attack and Special Defense for bulky setup sets.
Magearna can learn Steel, Fairy, Fighting, Electric, Ice, Psychic, Grass and Normal moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Magearna’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Magearna is a Steel and Fairy-type Pokemon. This gives it many useful resistances and immunities to Poison and Dragon, but weaknesses to Fire and Ground-type moves.
Type
Steel / Fairy
Weaknesses
Fire and Ground
Resistances
Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dark and Fairy
Immunity
Poison and Dragon
Magearna’s abilities shape how it pressures opponents, supports teammates or takes advantage of knockouts depending on the game and format.
Boosts Magearna’s Special Attack whenever another Pokemon faints. This can make Magearna extremely dangerous after knockouts.
Magearna does not evolve from or into another Pokemon. Its evolution line consists only of Magearna.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Magearna’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is a Mythical Pokemon, so it is usually obtained through special events, QR Code distribution, Pokemon HOME transfer or special missions.
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon White |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Y |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Magearna had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Available through the special QR Code event in Hau’oli City shopping mall. |
Pokemon Moon |
Available through the special QR Code event in Hau’oli City shopping mall. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Available through the special QR Code event in Hau’oli City shopping mall. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Available through the special QR Code event in Hau’oli City shopping mall. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
Pokemon Shield |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
Pokemon Violet |
Transfer from Pokemon HOME. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Available through Side Mission 195: Restarting Magearna in the Mega Dimension DLC. Magearnite is also obtained for Mega Magearna. |
| Game | Where to Find Magearna |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Magearna is Magearna’s Mega Evolution introduced through Pokemon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension coverage. It keeps Magearna’s Steel and Fairy typing while expanding Magearna’s role as a powerful special attacker.
Category
Artificial Pokemon
Type
Steel / Fairy
Height
3’03”
Weight
177.5 lbs
Mega Magearna builds on Magearna’s strong special attacking identity, Soul-Heart pressure and rare Mythical status. Original Color Magearna is also an important alternate form for collectors.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Magearna. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Magearna is a Steel and Fairy-type Pokemon.
Magearna is weak to Fire and Ground-type moves.
No, Magearna does not evolve from or into another Pokemon.
Magearna’s ability is Soul-Heart, which boosts its Special Attack whenever another Pokemon faints.
Magearna’s best moves often include Fleur Cannon, Flash Cannon, Shift Gear, Aura Sphere, Thunderbolt, Ice Beam, Volt Switch and Calm Mind.
Yes, Magearna is usually strong because of its typing, Special Attack, bulk and Soul-Heart ability.
Magearna is usually obtained through special events, QR Code distribution, Pokemon HOME transfer or special missions depending on the game.
Yes, Magearna has Original Color Magearna and Mega Magearna in modern Pokemon coverage.
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