Magnemite Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Magnemite in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Magnemite
Magnemite is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Electric/Steel typing. The best counter is Primal Groudon (Mega) with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 84.400 DPS.
Magnemite can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Magnemite is weak to Ground (double weak!), Fighting, Fire -type attacks. Avoid using Flying, Poison, Steel-type moves as Magnemite resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Magnemite is Primal Groudon (84.400 DPS), Shadow Groudon (78.300 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (75.750 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Magnemite: After defeating Magnemite, the catch encounter will have a CP between 743 and 798 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 925-992 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Magnemite from raids will have exactly 798 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Magnemite?
The best counter for Magnemite is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 84.400 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (78.300 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (75.750 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Magnemite?
Magnemite can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Magnemite weak to?
Magnemite is weak to Ground (double weak), Fighting, Fire-type attacks. It resists Flying, Poison, Steel, Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Grass, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Magnemite be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Magnemite's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Magnemite from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Magnemite from raids will have 798 CP at level 20, or 992 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 743. If you see 798 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Magnemite worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Magnemite is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Magnemite?
For the best moveset for Magnemite itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Magnemite stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Magnemite without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Magnemite can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (73.273 DPS) and Groudon (65.000 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Magnemite in raids?
Weather boost information for Magnemite is not currently available. Electric-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.