Magneton is an Electric, Steel-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It evolves from Magnemite after being fed 25 candies and evolves into Magnezone when fed 100 candies if the Trainer is within range of a PokéStop with Magnetic Lure Module.
Pokédex description
Magnet Pokémon
Magneton emits a powerful magnetic force that is fatal to mechanical devices. As a result, large cities sound sirens to warn citizens of large-scale outbreaks of this Pokémon.
- Magneton's cry
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
7 (7) / 5
4 (8) / 3
4 (8) / 5
4 (8) / 4
13 (9) / 12
Charged attacks
65 (26) / 65
100 (40) / 110
75 (25) / 70
140 (40) / 150
Attack availability
- Charge Beam, Zap Cannon: added on February 16th, 2017
- Thunder Shock, Discharge: removed on February 16th, 2017, added back on January 23rd, 2020
- Volt Switch: added on September 1st, 2023
- Metal Sound: added on March 1st, 2024
Evolution family
Magneton is part of a three-member family.
Availability
- Magneton was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Magneton was released at the start of Let's Go Celebration on November 16th, 2018.
- Shadow form of Magneton was released at the start of Team GO Rocket Leaders Disruption on November 7th, 2019.
- Shiny form of Shadow Magneton was released at the start of Team GO Rocket takeover on February 1st, 2023.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
2,130 2,308 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Raid Battles |
1,420 1,775 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 19,370
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,065 | Field Research: Hatch 3 Eggs: An Instinctive Hero Power up Pokémon 7 times: 2018 May Special Research/Timed Research: Charge Up - Completing 2nd part |
Team GO Rocket |
560 923 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Grunts: 2021 Nov 9 - 2022 Jan 23 |
Gallery
Trivia
- Magneton is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 before.