Magneton Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,810, Base Stats & Evolution

Q: Is Magneton good in Pokemon GO?

Magneton has no raid or PvP ranking in Pokemon GO right now, so it is a collector pick rather than a battler. Its max CP is 2,810 at level 50. Keep a high-IV one for future move updates or limited-format cups and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

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

Magneton has multiple viable movesets depending on the battle format. Check the moves section for a breakdown of DPS, energy generation, and recommended combinations for both raids and PvP.

Q: What are Magneton's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Magneton is a Electric/Steel-type Pokemon weak to Ground, Fighting, Fire-type moves in Pokemon GO. It is double weak to Ground-type attacks, taking over 200% damage from these types. When battling against Magneton, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Magneton resists Flying, Poison, Steel, Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock-type moves.

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

Magneton's maximum CP is 2,810 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 2,485 at level 40. Its base stats are 223 Attack, 169 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 529. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Magneton?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Magneton has 1420 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 1775 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 2,810 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Magneton showing 1420 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: Is Shadow Magneton better than regular Magneton?

Shadow Magneton deals 20% more damage than its regular counterpart but also takes 20% more damage. For raids, Shadow Magneton is generally the better investment due to higher DPS output. For PvP, it depends on the specific matchups — the extra damage taken can be a significant drawback in extended battles. Shadow Magneton comes with Frustration, which should be replaced using a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event.

Q: How do you get Magneton in Pokemon GO?

Magneton can be obtained in Pokemon GO through several methods: wild encounters, rescuing Shadow Magneton from Team GO Rocket, and trading with other trainers. Walking Magneton as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.

Q: Can Magneton be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Magneton availability in Pokemon GO depends on whether Niantic has released its shiny form. Check the current events page for any boosted shiny rates during special events.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Volt Switch Flash Cannon

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flash Cannon costs 100 energy for 100 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Magneton 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 223

Defense 169

Stamina 137

Stat total: 529
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,420 CP

Editor's notes

Among Electric/Steel-type Pokémon, Magneton sits in the supporting cast rather than the front rank. Its 223/169/137 base stats give it an offensive, glass-cannon build — high Attack, thin bulk.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Magneton is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Magneton moves

5 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Charge Beam STAB	Electric	7	14	1.0s	7	14
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
Flash Cannon Best STAB	Steel	100	100	2.5s	40	1.00
Magnet Bomb STAB	Steel	75	33	3.0s	25	2.27
Zap Cannon STAB	Electric	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Charge Beam	Electric	5	11	2	2.50	5.50
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	—
Flash Cannon	Steel	110	65	1.69	—
Magnet Bomb	Steel	70	45	1.56	—
Zap Cannon	Electric	150	80	1.88	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

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

Evolution

Magnemite 25 Candy

Magneton 100 Candy Magnetic Lure Module

Magnezone

Family

Magnemite

Magneton This page

Magnezone

Shadow forms Shadow Magnemite Shadow Magneton Shadow Magnezone

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Magneton is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Magneton

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 60.7DPS 1,674TDO 2

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 55.8DPS 1,027TDO 3

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 54.4DPS 1,358TDO 4

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 52.9DPS 918TDO 5

Shadow ExcadrillShadow Mud SlapEarthquake 52.5DPS 645TDO 6

Shadow MamoswineShadow Mud SlapHigh Horsepower 51.8DPS 720TDO

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

Use Magneton against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Mantine Tier 5 #16rank

Gyarados Tier 5 #16rank

Wingull Tier 5 #16rank

Pelipper Tier 5 #16rank

Ducklett Tier 5 #16rank

Swanna Tier 5 #16rank

Mantyke Tier 5 #16rank

How to get Magneton

Evolve from: Magnemite · 25 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Magneton 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	61	2,148
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	61	2,326
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,382	1,456
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,719	1,811
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,382	1,456
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,045	1,100
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,382	1,456

Is Magneton good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

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

Magneton 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 (223), 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
Shadow Magneton 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	35
Lv 2	110
Lv 3	185
Lv 4	260
Lv 5	335
Lv 6	410
Lv 7	485
Lv 8	560
Lv 9	635
Lv 10	710
Lv 11	781
Lv 12	852
Lv 13	923

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	994
Lv 15	1,065
Lv 16	1,136
Lv 17	1,207
Lv 18	1,278
Lv 19	1,349
Lv 20	1,420
Lv 21	1,491
Lv 22	1,562
Lv 23	1,633
Lv 24	1,704
Lv 25	1,775
Lv 26	1,846

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,917
Lv 28	1,988
Lv 29	2,059
Lv 30	2,130
Lv 31	2,166
Lv 32	2,201
Lv 33	2,237
Lv 34	2,272
Lv 35	2,308
Lv 36	2,343
Lv 37	2,379
Lv 38	2,414
Lv 39	2,450

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,485
Lv 41	2,517
Lv 42	2,549
Lv 43	2,581
Lv 44	2,613
Lv 45	2,645
Lv 46	2,678
Lv 47	2,711
Lv 48	2,743
Lv 49	2,777
Lv 50	2,810

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0082
Height: 1.00 m
Weight: 60.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0082_POKEMON_MAGNETON

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Magneton in Pokemon GO?

Magneton's best moveset is Volt Switch (fast) with Flash Cannon (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Magneton's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Magneton 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 Magneton's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Magneton reaches 2,810 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,485 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 Magneton?

A perfect 15/15/15 Magneton shows 1,420 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,775 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 Magneton better than regular Magneton?

Shadow Magneton 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 Magneton in Pokemon GO?

Evolve it from Magnemite (25 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.

Can Magneton be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Magneton 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.

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