Magnetonin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
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.
Magneton in Pokémon SoulGold
Magneton is #82 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its electric/steel typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Traps Steel-type Pokémon.
Negates 1-hit KO attacks.
Moving last boosts power.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (17)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri AttackLevel: 0Tri Attack | normal | 80 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A triangular field of energy is created and launched. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveLevel: 1Thunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| Electric TerrainLevel: 1Electric Terrain | electric | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Electrifies the ground for 5 turns. Prevents sleep. | ||||||
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| SupersonicLevel: 1Supersonic | normal | 0 | 55 | 20 | ||
| Emits bizarre sound waves that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder ShockLevel: 1Thunder Shock | electric | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| An electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Electro BallLevel: 12Electro Ball | electric | 1 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Hurls an orb that does more damage to slower foes. | ||||||
| Gyro BallLevel: 16Gyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | ||
| A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | ||||||
| SparkLevel: 20Spark | electric | 65 | 100 | 20 | ||
| An electrified tackle that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 24Screech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Magnet RiseLevel: 28Magnet Rise | electric | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| The user levitates with electromagnetism. | ||||||
| Flash CannonLevel: 34Flash Cannon | steel | 80 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| DischargeLevel: 40Discharge | electric | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Zaps all other {PKMN} with electricity. May paralyze. | ||||||
| Metal SoundLevel: 46Metal Sound | steel | 0 | 85 | 40 | ||
| Emits a horrible screech that sharply lowers Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLevel: 52Light Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Lock OnLevel: 58Lock On | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Locks on to the foe to ensure the next move hits. | ||||||
| Zap CannonLevel: 64Zap Cannon | electric | 0 | 50 | 5 | ||
| Powerful and sure to cause paralysis, but inaccurate. |
TM/HM Moves (26)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | 50 | 90 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| Flash CannonFlash Cannon | steel | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM91TM91 | |
| Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Gyro BallGyro Ball | steel | 1 | 100 | 5 | TM74TM74 | |
| A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Volt SwitchVolt Switch | electric | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM72TM72 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| Wild ChargeWild Charge | electric | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM93TM93 | |
| An electrical tackle that also hurts the user. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Magneton. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Magneton resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Magneton, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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