Magneton
Magnet Pokémon
A linked cluster formed of several Magnemite. It discharges powerful magnetic waves at high voltage.
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Magneton is one of the more unique Electric-types in the tier, mainly due to its solid abilities in Magnet Pull and Analytic; the former allows Magneton to trap Steel-types and weaken them severely or potentially OHKO them in order to support its teammates in sweeping, while the latter turns Magneton into a dangerous wallbreaker when coupled with Choice Specs. Magneton also has a great typing both offensively and defensively, as it has a good STAB combination that hits a large portion of the tier for at least neutral damage and it also has the most resistances to offer for any Pokemon, which makes it easy for it to switch in and pressure the foe. However, Magneton has many flaws that hold it back, including a mediocre base 70 Speed that leaves it outpaced and threatened by a number of offensive threats. Its bulk is also middling, even when boosted by Eviolite, thanks to its low HP stat, and it also has to deal with weaknesses to common offensive types. Its movepool also leaves much to be desired, as it has very little to work with aside from Hidden Power for coverage.
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