Pokemon Guide
Magnezone is a Electric and Steel-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Magnezone’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Magnezone 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 |
Magnezone is a Generation 4 Pokemon with a distinct evolution method and a battle role shaped by its Electric / Steel typing, abilities and move options.
Competitive Overview
Magnezone can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, team support and available moves. Its typing and ability options give it clear strengths, but it must be positioned carefully against common counters.
Magnezone works best when its strongest moves and matchup advantages are supported by teammates that cover its weaknesses and create safe opportunities to enter battle.
Here are the key facts to know about Magnezone, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Magnezone
National Dex
#0462
Type
Electric / Steel
Species
Magnet Area Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
120 cm
Weight
396.8 lbs / 180.0 kg
180.0 kg
Abilities
Magnet Pull, Sturdy, Analytic
Magnezone’s stat profile supports its usual battle role and helps define whether it is better as an attacker, defender, pivot or utility Pokemon across different games.
Magnezone can use several important moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Magnezone’s most useful and recognizable attacks, coverage moves and support options.
A reliable Electric-type attack that works well with Magnezone’s strong Special Attack.
A strong Steel-type STAB move for hitting Fairy, Rock and Ice-type Pokemon.
Lets Magnezone deal damage while pivoting into a teammate.
A spread or utility Electric move with paralysis potential.
Useful special coverage in formats where Magnezone can access it.
Pairs well with Magnezone’s defensive profile in some modern games.
Provides speed control by paralyzing opposing Pokemon.
A high-power Steel option when raw damage matters.
Use the section below to view Magnezone’s move list by learn method and current version group where supported.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Magnezone is a Electric and Steel-type Pokemon. Its typing gives it useful advantages in some matchups while also creating clear weaknesses that players should plan around.
Type
Electric / Steel
Weaknesses
Fire, Fighting, Ground
Resistances
Normal, Grass, Electric, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy
Immunity
Poison
Magnezone’s abilities support its role by improving its matchup value, defensive utility or offensive pressure depending on the game and format.
Prevents opposing Steel-type Pokemon from switching out in games where trapping applies.
Allows Magnezone to survive a potential one-hit knockout from full HP.
Boosts move power when Magnezone moves last, fitting its slower speed profile.
Magnezone’s evolution line centers on Magneton and its specific evolution method. The cards below show the main line used for this guide.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Magnemite at Level 30
Stage 3
Evolves from Magneton using a Thunder Stone or in special magnetic areas depending on the game.
Magnezone’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Magnezone is obtained through its evolution method rather than as a common wild encounter.
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Magnezone had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Evolve Magneton at Mt. Coronet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Evolve Magneton at Mt. Coronet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Evolve Magneton at Mt. Coronet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Evolve from Magneton. |
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
P2 Laboratory or evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
P2 Laboratory or evolve from Magneton. |
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve from Magneton. |
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Evolve from Magneton. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Evolve from Magneton. |
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve from Magneton using a Thunder Stone. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve from Magneton using a Thunder Stone. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Magnezone |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Magnezone. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Magnezone is a Electric and Steel-type Pokemon.
Magnezone is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves.
It evolves from Magneton using a Thunder Stone or in special magnetic areas depending on the game.
Magnezone’s abilities are Magnet Pull, Sturdy, Analytic.
Magnezone’s best moves often include Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, Volt Switch, Discharge, Tri Attack, Body Press, Thunder Wave, Steel Beam.
Yes, Magnezone can be useful when its typing, ability and move options fit the team or format, though its value depends heavily on matchup and game availability.
Evolves from Magneton using a Thunder Stone or in special magnetic areas depending on the game.
Magnezone is not currently listed as available in Pokemon Legends Z-A.
Final Output Note:
Removed: Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed TGH Pokemon Champions build was provided or confirmed for Magnezone. Mega or alternate form sections were removed because no major Mega, Gigantamax, regional or special alternate form section applies to this page.
Not API-driven yet: Description, abilities writeups, best moves, competitive overview, Where to Find tables, Pokemon Legends Z-A availability and Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder text are manually written.
Needs human review before publishing: Confirm final game-specific location rows, Pokemon Legends Z-A availability/location, type icon asset IDs, and whether a future TGH Pokemon Champions build exists for Magnezone.
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