Shadow Magnezone Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,623, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: Is Shadow Magnezone good in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Magnezone ranks #21 as a Electric-type attacker at Tier C, so there are stronger options for the same Stardust. Keep a high-IV one and skip the power-up.

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

Shadow Magnezone's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Volt Switch and Zap Cannon. This combination provides the highest damage output for raids and gym battles. Use a Charged TM or Fast TM to get the optimal moves.

Q: What are Shadow Magnezone's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Magnezone 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 Shadow Magnezone, use attackers with these move types for super effective damage. On the other hand, Shadow Magnezone resists Flying, Poison, Steel, Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock-type moves.

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

Shadow Magnezone's maximum CP is 3,623 at level 50 (requires XL Candy), or 3,205 at level 40. Its base stats are 238 Attack, 205 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 615. Power up costs from level 20 to 50 total approximately 135,000 Stardust.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Magnezone?

A perfect 15/15/15 IV Shadow Magnezone has 1831 CP at level 20 (from raids or eggs), 2289 CP at level 25 (weather boosted catch), and 3,623 CP at level 50 fully powered up. If you catch a Shadow Magnezone showing 1831 CP from a raid, it has perfect IVs — definitely keep it and invest.

Q: How do you get Shadow Magnezone in Pokemon GO?

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

Q: Can Shadow Magnezone be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Magnezone 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

Raids & gyms: Volt Switch Zap Cannon 16.3 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Zap Cannon costs 100 energy for 140 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Shadow Magnezone 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 238

Defense 205

Stamina 172

Stat total: 615
Buddy distance: 3.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,831 CP

Editor's notes

Shadow Magnezone sits within an evolutionary family of 6 Pokémon, and where it lands in that line decides how you should treat it.

It caps at 3,623 CP with 238/205/172 base stats. It can chip in as a Electric-type attacker, though it won't top any DPS charts.

Toni Ramón

Founder & lead editor

PvP at a glance

Shadow Magnezone is not ranked in any GO Battle League.

Shadow Magnezone moves

4 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
Volt Switch Best STAB	Electric	13	20	1.5s	8.7	13.3

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Flash Cannon STAB	Steel	100	100	2.5s	40	1.00
Mirror Shot STAB	Steel	50	33	2.5s	20	1.52
Wild Charge STAB	Electric	90	50	2.5s	36	1.80
Zap Cannon Best 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
Volt Switch	Electric	14	16	3	4.67	5.33

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Flash Cannon	Steel	110	65	1.69	—
Mirror Shot	Steel	35	35	1.00	Buff / debuff
Wild Charge	Electric	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Zap Cannon	Electric	150	80	1.88	Buff / debuff

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Shadow Magnezone runs Volt Switch with Zap Cannon — 16.3 DPS and 293 TDO as a Electric-type attacker.

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

Rankings

Where Shadow Magnezone places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Electric	#21	C	16.3	293	Volt Switch Zap Cannon

Evolution

Magnemite 25 Candy

Magneton 100 Candy Magnetic Lure Module

Magnezone

Family

Magnemite

Magneton

Magnezone

Shadow forms Shadow Magnemite Shadow Magneton Shadow Magnezone

How to get Shadow Magnezone

Wild: Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Shadow Magnezone knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	81	2,770
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	81	2,999
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,794	1,877
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,232	2,335
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,794	1,877
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,357	1,419
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,794	1,877

Is Shadow Magnezone good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority

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

At Tier C (rank #21 as a Electric-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Magnezone is a favourite.

Attack is its highest stat (238), 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.
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	45
Lv 2	142
Lv 3	238
Lv 4	335
Lv 5	432
Lv 6	529
Lv 7	625
Lv 8	722
Lv 9	819
Lv 10	916
Lv 11	1,007
Lv 12	1,099
Lv 13	1,190

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,282
Lv 15	1,373
Lv 16	1,465
Lv 17	1,556
Lv 18	1,648
Lv 19	1,739
Lv 20	1,831
Lv 21	1,922
Lv 22	2,014
Lv 23	2,106
Lv 24	2,197
Lv 25	2,289
Lv 26	2,380

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,472
Lv 28	2,564
Lv 29	2,655
Lv 30	2,747
Lv 31	2,793
Lv 32	2,838
Lv 33	2,884
Lv 34	2,930
Lv 35	2,976
Lv 36	3,021
Lv 37	3,067
Lv 38	3,113
Lv 39	3,159

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,205
Lv 41	3,245
Lv 42	3,286
Lv 43	3,327
Lv 44	3,369
Lv 45	3,411
Lv 46	3,453
Lv 47	3,495
Lv 48	3,537
Lv 49	3,580
Lv 50	3,623

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0462
Form: Shadow
Height: 1.20 m
Weight: 180.00 kg
Candy to evolve: 25
Family forms: 6 released forms
Game ID: V0462_POKEMON_MAGNEZONE_SHADOW

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Shadow Magnezone in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Magnezone's best moveset is Volt Switch (fast) with Zap Cannon (charged), worth 16.3 DPS as a Electric-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Shadow Magnezone's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Magnezone 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 Shadow Magnezone's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Magnezone reaches 3,623 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,205 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 Shadow Magnezone?

A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Magnezone shows 1,831 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,289 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.

How do you get Shadow Magnezone in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Magnezone spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.

Can Shadow Magnezone be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Shadow Magnezone 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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