Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Magneton
Say it: MAG-neh-ton
Kids summary (simpler)Tap to expand
Magneton is the Magnet Pokémon — Electric and Steel middle stage between Magnemite and Magnezone. In Pokémon GO it is usually candy on the way to Magnezone — not a finished raid attacker. Electric/Steel hits Water, Flying, and Fairy well; Ground hits it for 4×. Evolve Magnemite, then Magnezone near a Magnetic Lure (or Thunder Stone — confirm live).
Say it: MAG-neh-ton
Magneton (#082) is an Electric / Steel Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle evolution of Magnemite. Trainers almost never power Magneton for raids long-term; the value is candy and IVs for Magnezone. Against Magneton, lead with Ground (best), or Fire or Fighting. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Magneton is a Electric / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0082. Electric counters dominate Water raids — pair with weather when possible.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Prefer evolving to Magnezone before big Stardust spends. Shadow Magneton is the same — evolve toward Shadow Magnezone after Frustration removal.
Type matchups
- Electric moves hit Water and Flying hard.
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
When Magneton is your opponent, Fire, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 223
- Defense
- 169
- Stamina
- 137
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Magneton’s Game Master pool is temporary. Real investment is Magnezone — evolve before serious TMs and power-ups.
Fast
- Volt Switch · Standard
Electric energy
- Spark · Standard
Electric alternate
- Thunder Shock · Standard
Electric STAB
- Charge Beam · Standard
Electric filler
- Metal Sound · Standard
Steel / debuff
Charged
- Zap Cannon · Standard
Electric nuke
- Discharge · Standard
Electric alternate
- Flash Cannon · Standard
Steel coverage
- Magnet Bomb · Standard
Steel alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- spark
- charge beam
- thunder shock
- volt switch
- metal sound
Charged
- zap cannon
- magnet bomb
- flash cannon
- discharge
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #303 of 954 · CP 1491
Thunder Shock + Zap Cannon
- Ultra League · rank #214 of 747 · CP 2485
Thunder Shock + Zap Cannon
- Master League · rank #269 of 1023 · CP 2810
Thunder Shock + Zap Cannon
In your Collect
Name match only (text). Cards you have saved in Card Nexus Collect — not official art.
Sign in to see holdings, or open Collect.
Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.