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
Charged attacks
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) |
![]() 2021 Nov 9 - 2022 Jan 23 |
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Trivia
- Magneton is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 before.