Magnetonin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Magnet Pokémon

It is actually three Magnemite linked by magnetism. It generates powerful radio waves that raise temperatures by 3.6 degrees F within a 3,300-foot radius.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

ElectricSteel

Dex

#125 Johto Dex · #082 National

Abilities

Magnet Pull(Primary)

Traps Steel-type Pokémon.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

Analytic(Hidden)

Moving last boosts power.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

mineral

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

163

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

Metalcoat(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2fighting ×2ground ×4

Resists

normal ×0.5electric ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5flying ×0.25psychic ×0.5bug ×0.5rock ×0.5dragon ×0.5steel ×0.25fairy ×0.5

Immune To

poison

Evolution Chain

Magnemite

Base form

→

Magneton

Level up Magnemite to Lv. 30

→

Magnezone

• Level up Magneton at Route10

• Level up Magneton at Power Plant

• Use Thunder Stone on Magneton

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Magneton can be found in Cerulean Cave 1F (uncommon), in Cerulean Cave 2F (rare), and in Cerulean Cave B1F (rare), among three other areas. Wild ones range from level 19 to 58.

Wild Encounters (6)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (24)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Tri AttackLevel: 0Tri Attack	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
0	Tri AttackLevel: 0Tri Attack	A triangular field of energy is created and launched.
1	Tri AttackLevel: 1Tri Attack	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
1	Tri AttackLevel: 1Tri Attack	A triangular field of energy is created and launched.
1	Zap CannonLevel: 1Zap Cannon	electric	PWR0	ACC50	PP5
1	Zap CannonLevel: 1Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.
1	Electric TerrainLevel: 1Electric Terrain	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	Electric TerrainLevel: 1Electric Terrain	Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep.
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	electric	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
1	Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
5	Thunder ShockLevel: 5Thunder Shock	electric	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
5	Thunder ShockLevel: 5Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
7	Thunder WaveLevel: 7Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
7	Thunder WaveLevel: 7Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
11	Magnet BombLevel: 11Magnet Bomb	steel	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
11	Magnet BombLevel: 11Magnet Bomb	Launches a magnet that strikes without fail.
13	Light ScreenLevel: 13Light Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
13	Light ScreenLevel: 13Light Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
17	Sonic BoomLevel: 17Sonic Boom	normal	PWR1	ACC90	PP20
17	Sonic BoomLevel: 17Sonic Boom	Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage.
19	SparkLevel: 19Spark	electric	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
19	SparkLevel: 19Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
23	Mirror ShotLevel: 23Mirror Shot	steel	PWR65	ACC85	PP10
23	Mirror ShotLevel: 23Mirror Shot	Emits a flash of energy to damage and cut accuracy.
25	Metal SoundLevel: 25Metal Sound	steel	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
25	Metal SoundLevel: 25Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
29	Electro BallLevel: 29Electro Ball	electric	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
29	Electro BallLevel: 29Electro Ball	Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes.
33	Flash CannonLevel: 33Flash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
33	Flash CannonLevel: 33Flash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
39	ScreechLevel: 39Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
39	ScreechLevel: 39Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
43	DischargeLevel: 43Discharge	electric	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
43	DischargeLevel: 43Discharge	Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze.
49	Lock OnLevel: 49Lock On	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
49	Lock OnLevel: 49Lock On	Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits.
53	Magnet RiseLevel: 53Magnet Rise	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
53	Magnet RiseLevel: 53Magnet Rise	The user levitates with electromagnetism.
59	Gyro BallLevel: 59Gyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
59	Gyro BallLevel: 59Gyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
63	Zap CannonLevel: 63Zap Cannon	electric	PWR0	ACC50	PP5
63	Zap CannonLevel: 63Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	Metal SoundLevel: 1Metal Sound	steel	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
1	Metal SoundLevel: 1Metal Sound	Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def.
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	electric	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
1	Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
6	Thunder ShockLevel: 6Thunder Shock	electric	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
6	Thunder ShockLevel: 6Thunder Shock	An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
11	SupersonicLevel: 11Supersonic	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
11	SupersonicLevel: 11Supersonic	Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe.
16	Sonic BoomLevel: 16Sonic Boom	normal	PWR1	ACC90	PP20
16	Sonic BoomLevel: 16Sonic Boom	Launches shock waves that always inflict 20 HP damage.
21	Thunder WaveLevel: 21Thunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
21	Thunder WaveLevel: 21Thunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
26	SparkLevel: 26Spark	electric	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
26	SparkLevel: 26Spark	An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe.
35	Lock OnLevel: 35Lock On	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
35	Lock OnLevel: 35Lock On	Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits.
44	Tri AttackLevel: 44Tri Attack	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
44	Tri AttackLevel: 44Tri Attack	A triangular field of energy is created and launched.
53	ScreechLevel: 53Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
53	ScreechLevel: 53Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
62	Zap CannonLevel: 62Zap Cannon	electric	PWR0	ACC50	PP5
62	Zap CannonLevel: 62Zap Cannon	Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate.

TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Charge BeamCharge Beam	electric	PWR50	ACC90	PP10	TM57TM57
Charge BeamCharge Beam	Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM91TM91
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM77TM77
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RecycleRecycle	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM67TM67
RecycleRecycle	Recycles a used item for one more use.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shock WaveShock Wave	electric	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM34TM34
Shock WaveShock Wave	A fast and unavoidable electric attack.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThunderThunder	electric	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Magneton. Use these types to counter it effectively.

ground4×fire2×fighting2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Magneton resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

poison

flying0.25×steel0.25×normal0.5×electric0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×psychic0.5×bug0.5×rock0.5×dragon0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Magneton, either offensively or defensively.

Magnetonin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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