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Magneton Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Magneton official artwork

Magneton (#0082) is an Electric/Steel-type Magnet Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 1 m tall, weighs 60 kg and has a base stat total of 465, with its highest base stat in Sp. Atk (120). Its abilities are Magnet Pull and Sturdy, with Analytic as its Hidden Ability. Magneton is weak to Ground (4x), Fire, and Fighting attacks. It is immune to Poison-type moves.

Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.

Magneton base stats

  • HP: 50
  • Attack: 60
  • Defense: 95
  • Sp. Atk: 120
  • Sp. Def: 70
  • Speed: 70
  • Total: 465

Abilities

  • Magnet Pull
  • Sturdy
  • Analytic (Hidden)

Magneton type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Ground (4x)
  • Fire (2x)
  • Fighting (2x)

Resists

  • Normal (0.5x)
  • Electric (0.5x)
  • Grass (0.5x)
  • Ice (0.5x)
  • Flying (0.25x)
  • Psychic (0.5x)
  • Bug (0.5x)
  • Rock (0.5x)
  • Dragon (0.5x)
  • Steel (0.25x)
  • Fairy (0.5x)

Immune to

  • Poison

Magneton evolution chain

Magneton level-up moveset

  • Evolve: Tri Attack
  • Lv. 1: Electric Terrain
  • Lv. 1: Supersonic
  • Lv. 1: Tackle
  • Lv. 1: Thunder Shock
  • Lv. 1: Thunder Wave
  • Lv. 12: Electro Ball
  • Lv. 16: Gyro Ball
  • Lv. 20: Spark
  • Lv. 24: Screech
  • Lv. 28: Magnet Rise
  • Lv. 34: Flash Cannon
  • Lv. 40: Discharge
  • Lv. 46: Metal Sound
  • Lv. 52: Light Screen
  • Lv. 58: Lock On
  • Lv. 64: Zap Cannon