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magneton
#082

Magneton

Magnet Pokémon

ElectricSteel

This Pokémon is three Magnemite that have linked together. Magneton sends out powerful radio waves to study its surroundings.

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

magneton Magneton Lv. 30
magnezone Magnezone Level Up

Moves

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

magneton Front Front
magneton Back Back
magneton Front Shiny Front Shiny
magneton Back Shiny Back Shiny
magneton Official Art Official Art
magneton Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

pu Usage: 12.8%
Choice Specs
Moves
Tri Attack / Teleport / Steel Beam
Item
Choice Specs
Ability
Analytic
Nature
Modest
EVs
SpA 252
SpD 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Because of its good offensive typing, high Special Attack, and strong STAB options, Magneton can serve as a threatening wallbreaker that pressures defensive staples like Eldegoss and Gigalith. Analytic compensates for Magneton's middling Speed tier while also making it more difficult to switch into. Magneton can effectively take advantage of this thanks to its access to Volt Switch, putting opponents on the back foot while also generating momentum for its teammates. However, Pokemon such as Lanturn, Lightning Rod Togedemaru, and Galarian Stunfisk makes walling Magneton easier for a lot of teams. Magneton's average Speed also leaves it outsped by common offensive threats like Gallade and Charizard. Finally, due to its poor bulk, Magneton often struggles to safely switch in even on resisted hits and can't make full use of the defensive benefits that come with its Steel typing.

Most Used Moves

Most Used Items

Eviolite
29.2%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc