Magnemite
Electric/Steel-type, Generation 1. Evolves into Magneton for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
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
Base stats
- 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
Family
Raids
- Status
- Magnemite is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Magnemite
How to get Magnemite
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Magnemite knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Magnemite good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Magnemite has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (165), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Magnemite deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Thunderbolt (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Magnemite's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Magnemite takes super effective damage from Ground, Fighting, Fire-type moves. It is double weak to Ground (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Flying, Poison, Steel, Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Magnemite's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Magnemite reaches 1,540 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,362 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Magnemite?
A perfect 15/15/15 Magnemite shows 778 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 973 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Magnemite better than regular Magnemite?
Shadow Magnemite deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Magnemite in Pokemon GO?
Magnemite spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Magnemite be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Magnemite depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.