Where can I find Magneton in Polished Crystal?

Magneton can be found in 21 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Magneton?

Magneton is a electric/steel-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Magneton learn in Polished Crystal?

Magneton can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Magnetonin Pokémon Polished Crystal

electricsteel

Pokédex Entry

Magnet Pokémon

When many Magneton gather together, the resulting magnetic storm disrupts radio waves.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

ElectricSteel

Dex

#126 Johto Dex · #082 National

Abilities

Magnet Pull(Primary)

Prevents escape by Steel-type foes.

Levitate(Secondary)

Gives immunity to Ground-type moves.

Analytic(Hidden)

Boosts move power when moving last.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

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

161

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

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Magnemite

Base form

→

Magneton

Level up Magnemite to Lv. 30

→

Magnezone

• Use Thunder Stone on Magneton

• Level up Magneton at Magnettunnel

• Level up Magneton at Dimcave

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How to Obtain

Magneton can be found in Dim Cave 1F (uncommon), in Dim Cave 2F (uncommon) in the morning and day-time, and in Dim Cave 3F (uncommon) in the morning and day-time, among six other areas. Wild ones range from level 46 to 52, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (14)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Magneton.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Tri AttackTri Attack	normal		80	100	10
Tri AttackTri Attack	Fires three kinds of beams at once.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (18)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	normal	0	65	20
1	SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic	A move that may confuse the foe.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	40	100	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
5	ThundershockLevel: 5Thundershock	electric	40	100	30
5	ThundershockLevel: 5Thundershock	An attack that may cause paralysis.
7	Thunder WaveLevel: 7Thunder Wave	electric	0	90	20
7	Thunder WaveLevel: 7Thunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
11	Quick AttackLevel: 11Quick Attack	normal	40	100	30
11	Quick AttackLevel: 11Quick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
13	Light ScreenLevel: 13Light Screen	psychic	0	100	30
13	Light ScreenLevel: 13Light Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
17	Sonic BoomLevel: 17Sonic Boom	normal	20	90	20
17	Sonic BoomLevel: 17Sonic Boom	Always inflicts 20HP damage.
19	SparkLevel: 19Spark	electric	65	100	20
19	SparkLevel: 19Spark	An attack that may cause paralysis.
23	SwiftLevel: 23Swift	normal	60	100	20
23	SwiftLevel: 23Swift	An attack that never misses.
25	ScreechLevel: 25Screech	normal	0	85	40
25	ScreechLevel: 25Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
29	ThunderboltLevel: 29Thunderbolt	electric	90	100	15
29	ThunderboltLevel: 29Thunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
33	Flash CannonLevel: 33Flash Cannon	steel	80	100	10
33	Flash CannonLevel: 33Flash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
39	ExplosionLevel: 39Explosion	normal	250	100	5
39	ExplosionLevel: 39Explosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
43	Hidden PowerLevel: 43Hidden Power	typeless	70	100	15
43	Hidden PowerLevel: 43Hidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
49	AgilityLevel: 49Agility	psychic	0	100	30
49	AgilityLevel: 49Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
53	Gyro BallLevel: 53Gyro Ball	steel	1	100	5
53	Gyro BallLevel: 53Gyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
59	ThunderLevel: 59Thunder	electric	110	70	10
59	ThunderLevel: 59Thunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
63	Zap CannonLevel: 63Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5
63	Zap CannonLevel: 63Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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TM/HM Moves (25)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	steel	80	100	10	TM34TM34
Flash CannonFlash Cannon	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Wild ChargeWild Charge	electric	90	100	15	TM57TM57
Wild ChargeWild Charge	A charge that also hurts the user.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	250	100	5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Very powerful but makes user faint.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	electric	70	100	20	TM72TM72
Volt SwitchVolt Switch	Switches out after making its attack.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.

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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 Polished Crystal

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