Magnemite Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,540, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: What is the best moveset for Magnemite in Pokemon GO?

Magnemite's best moveset is Volt Switch with Thunderbolt. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Magnemite's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Magnemite reaches 1,540 CP at level 50 and 1,362 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Magnemite?

A 15/15/15 Magnemite shows 778 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 973 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 583 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Volt Switch Thunderbolt

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Thunderbolt costs 50 energy for 80 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Magnemite takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground2.56× Fighting1.6× Fire1.6×

Resists

Flying0.39× Poison0.39× Steel0.39× Bug0.625× Dragon0.625× Electric0.625× Fairy0.625× Grass0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Psychic0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 165

Defense 121

Stamina 93

Stat total: 379
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 778 CP

Magnemite moves

4 fast · 3 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Metal Sound STAB	Steel	4	6	0.5s	8	12
Spark STAB	Electric	4	6	0.5s	8	12
Thunder Shock STAB	Electric	4	7	0.5s	8	14
Volt Switch Best STAB	Electric	13	20	1.5s	8.7	13.3

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Discharge STAB	Electric	65	33	2.5s	26	1.97
Magnet Bomb STAB	Steel	75	33	3.0s	25	2.27
Thunderbolt Best STAB	Electric	80	50	2.5s	32	1.60

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Metal Sound	Steel	5	8	1	5.00	8.00
Spark	Electric	5	7	1	5.00	7.00
Thunder Shock	Electric	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Volt Switch	Electric	14	16	3	4.67	5.33

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Discharge	Electric	55	40	1.38	—
Magnet Bomb	Steel	70	45	1.56	—
Thunderbolt	Electric	90	55	1.64	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Volt Switch (8.7 DPS); Thunder Shock builds energy fastest (14 EPS).

Evolution

Magnemite 25 Candy

Magneton 100 Candy Magnetic Lure Module

Magnezone

Family

Magnemite This page

Magneton

Magnezone

Shadow forms Shadow Magnemite Shadow Magneton Shadow Magnezone

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Magnemite is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Magnemite

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 84.4DPS 3,145TDO 2

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 78.3DPS 1,948TDO 3

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 75.8DPS 2,556TDO 4

Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 73.4DPS 1,218TDO 5

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 73.3DPS 1,718TDO 6

Shadow MamoswineShadow Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 72.0DPS 1,353TDO

Counters carrying Ground, Fighting, Fire moves deal the most damage.

How to get Magnemite

Team GO Rocket: Shadow Magnemite arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	31	1,177
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	31	1,274
Raid Catch	Lv 20	743	798
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	925	992
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	743	798
Research Encounter	Lv 15	562	603
GO Battle League	Lv 20	743	798

Magnemite in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Into the Wild	9 Nov 2026	Wild spawn	Yes

Is Magnemite good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Magnemite has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 50-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	19
Lv 2	60
Lv 3	101
Lv 4	142
Lv 5	183
Lv 6	224
Lv 7	266
Lv 8	307
Lv 9	348
Lv 10	389
Lv 11	428
Lv 12	467
Lv 13	506

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	545
Lv 15	583
Lv 16	622
Lv 17	661
Lv 18	700
Lv 19	739
Lv 20	778
Lv 21	817
Lv 22	856
Lv 23	895
Lv 24	934
Lv 25	973
Lv 26	1,012

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,051
Lv 28	1,090
Lv 29	1,128
Lv 30	1,167
Lv 31	1,187
Lv 32	1,206
Lv 33	1,226
Lv 34	1,245
Lv 35	1,265
Lv 36	1,284
Lv 37	1,304
Lv 38	1,323
Lv 39	1,343

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,362
Lv 41	1,379
Lv 42	1,397
Lv 43	1,414
Lv 44	1,432
Lv 45	1,450
Lv 46	1,467
Lv 47	1,485
Lv 48	1,503
Lv 49	1,522
Lv 50	1,540

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0081
Height: 0.30 m
Weight: 6.00 kg
Buddy size: Flying
Candy to evolve: 50
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0081_POKEMON_MAGNEMITE

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Magnemite in Pokemon GO?

Magnemite's best moveset is Volt Switch with Thunderbolt. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Magnemite's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Magnemite takes super effective damage from Ground, Fighting, Fire. Ground is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock. Flying, Poison, Steel damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Magnemite's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Magnemite reaches 1,540 CP at level 50 and 1,362 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Magnemite?

A 15/15/15 Magnemite shows 778 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 973 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 583 CP.

How do you get Magnemite in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Into the Wild (November 2026).

Can Magnemite be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Magnemite is in the game. It could be shiny in Into the Wild (November 2026).

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