Magnezone Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Magnezone in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Magnezone
Magnezone 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 50.500 DPS.
Magnezone 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: Magnezone is weak to Ground (double weak!), Fighting, Fire -type attacks. Avoid using Flying, Poison, Steel-type moves as Magnezone 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 Magnezone is Primal Groudon (50.500 DPS), Shadow Groudon (46.200 DPS), and Mega Garchomp (45.250 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Magnezone: After defeating Magnezone, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1794 and 1877 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2232-2335 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Magnezone from raids will have exactly 1877 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 Magnezone?
The best counter for Magnezone is Primal Groudon with Mud Shot and Precipice Blades, dealing 50.500 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Groudon (46.200 DPS) and Mega Garchomp (45.250 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Magnezone?
Magnezone 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 Magnezone weak to?
Magnezone 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 Magnezone be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Magnezone's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Magnezone from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Magnezone from raids will have 1877 CP at level 20, or 2335 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1794. If you see 1877 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Magnezone worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Magnezone 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 Magnezone?
For the best moveset for Magnezone itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Magnezone 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 Magnezone without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Magnezone can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Landorus (Therian) (43.455 DPS) and Groudon (39.600 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 Magnezone in raids?
Weather boost information for Magnezone 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.