Pokemon Guide
Magneton is an Electric and Steel-type Pokemon known for its three Magnemite bodies, powerful special attacks and evolution from Magnemite. This guide covers Magneton’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Magneton guide supports current Pokemon games 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 |
| FAQ |
Magneton evolves from Magnemite at Level 30. It can evolve into Magnezone through a special magnetic field or Thunder Stone depending on the game.
Competitive Overview
Magneton can be useful competitively because of Magnet Pull, strong Special Attack, good resistances and Eviolite potential in some formats.
Magneton’s biggest strengths are Steel trapping, Electric/Steel typing and special offense. Its biggest issue is a severe Ground weakness.
Here are the key facts to know about Magneton, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Magneton
National Dex
#0082
Type
Electric / Steel
Species
Magnet Pokemon
Height
3’03” / 1.0 m
100 cm
Weight
132.3 lbs / 60.0 kg
60.0 kg
Abilities
Magnet Pull, Sturdy, Analytic
Magneton has strong Special Attack and solid defensive typing, but modest Speed and HP.
Magneton uses Electric, Steel and status moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Magneton’s most useful and recognizable moves.
Reliable Electric-type special damage and one of the line’s best attacks.
A high-power Electric-type attack with improved accuracy in rain.
Steel-type special coverage against Fairy, Rock and Ice-type Pokemon.
A Steel-type move associated with older Magnemite line move pools.
A pivoting Electric-type move that helps keep momentum.
Electric-type damage that scales with Speed difference.
A classic special attack with a chance to burn, freeze or paralyze.
Paralyzes opponents and supports slower teammates.
Magneton can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Magneton’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Magneton is a Electric / Steel-type Pokemon. This gives it many resistances plus a Poison immunity, but leaves it weak to Fighting, Ground and Fire-type attacks.
Type
Electric / Steel
Weaknesses
Fighting, Ground, Fire
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Rock, Bug, Steel, Grass, Electric, Psychic, Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Immunity
Poison
Magneton’s abilities trap Steel-types, preserve survival at full HP or boost attacks when moving last.
Prevents many opposing Steel-type Pokemon from switching out.
Allows Magneton to survive a one-hit knockout from full HP.
Powers up moves when Magneton moves last when this hidden ability is available.
Magneton evolves from Magnemite at Level 30. Magneton can evolve into Magnezone through a special magnetic field or Thunder Stone depending on the game.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Magnemite at Level 30
Stage 3
Evolves from Magneton by special magnetic field or Thunder Stone depending on the game
Magneton’s availability changes by game. It is commonly obtained by evolving Magnemite, though some games allow Magneton to be caught directly.
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Power Plant or evolve Magnemite at Level 30. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Power Plant or evolve Magnemite at Level 30. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Power Plant or evolve Magnemite at Level 30. |
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30 after obtaining Magnemite. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Space-Time Distortions. |
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
East Province Area Two, East Province Area Three, Glaseado Mountain and North Province Area Three. |
 Pokemon Violet |
East Province Area Two, East Province Area Three, Glaseado Mountain and North Province Area Three. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Magneton |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Evolve Magnemite at Level 30, or catch directly in electric or industrial areas where Magneton appears. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Magneton. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Magneton is an Electric and Steel-type Pokemon in modern games.
Magneton is weak to Fighting, Ground and Fire-type moves.
Magneton evolves from Magnemite at Level 30.
Magneton evolves into Magnezone through a special magnetic field or Thunder Stone depending on the game.
Magneton’s abilities are Magnet Pull, Sturdy and Analytic.
Magneton’s best moves often include Thunderbolt, Thunder, Flash Cannon, Volt Switch, Electro Ball, Tri Attack and Thunder Wave.
Magneton can be useful because of Magnet Pull, strong Special Attack and excellent resistances.
Current location data for Magneton in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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