#082
Magneton
Magnet Pokémon
ElectricSteel
It is actually three MAGNEMITE linked by magnetism. A group can set off a magnetic storm.
Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 60
Defense 95
Sp. Atk 120
Sp. Def 70
Speed 70
Total 465
Type Effectiveness
Abilities
Held Items
Evolution Chain
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Details
Category Magnet Pokémon
Height 1.0 m
Weight 60.0 kg
Base Exp 163
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 60
Base Happiness 70
Gender Genderless
Habitat Rough Terrain
Egg Groups Mineral
Sprites
Front
Back
Front Shiny
Back Shiny
Official Art
Official Art (Shiny)Competitive
Choice Scarf
Item
Choice Scarf
Nature
Naive / Hasty
EVs
Atk 4
SpA 252
Spe 252
Strategy Overview
While Magneton may appear to be outclassed by its evolution, Magnezone, Magneton's higher Speed stat gives it a specific niche. With a Choice Scarf or a Salac Berry boost, Magneton has the ability to outspeed a much bigger portion of Pokemon in the OU tier than Magnezone, allowing it to both revenge kill more threats and avoid being revenge killed while it's sweeping. Magneton still has the rare ability to trap and remove Steel-types from the game with Magnet Pull. When using Magneton, always remember to abuse its higher Speed, or you are better off using Magnezone.
Most Used Moves
Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc