Magneton Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Magneton in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Magneton
Magneton 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 60.700 DPS.
Magneton 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: Magneton is weak to Ground (double weak!), Fighting, Fire -type attacks. Avoid using Flying, Poison, Steel-type moves as Magneton 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 Magneton is Primal Groudon (60.700 DPS), Shadow Groudon (55.800 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (54.417 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Magneton: After defeating Magneton, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1382 and 1456 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1719-1811 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Magneton from raids will have exactly 1456 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 Magneton?
The best counter for Magneton is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 60.700 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (55.800 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (54.417 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Magneton?
Magneton 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 Magneton weak to?
Magneton 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 Magneton be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Magneton's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Magneton from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Magneton from raids will have 1456 CP at level 20, or 1811 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1382. If you see 1456 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Magneton worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Magneton 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 Magneton?
For the best moveset for Magneton itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Magneton 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 Magneton without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Magneton can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (52.909 DPS) and Groudon (46.500 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 Magneton in raids?
Weather boost information for Magneton 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.