Power Plant
100%- Method
- Walking in the overworld
- Level Range
- Lv. 37-42
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#081
POKÉDEX No. #081
Magnemite
Magnet Pokémon
Uses anti-gravity to stay suspended. Appears without warning and uses THUNDER WAVE and similar moves.
Weak to
Ground×4
Fighting
Fire
Height0.3 m
Weight6.0 kg
AbilitiesMagnet Pull
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP25160–254
- Attack3567–185
- Defense70130–262
- Sp. Atk95175–317
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed4585–207
Total325
/ 720
BST325
19 percentile (1025)-83 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toGroundFightingFire
Resists
FlyingSteel
Normal
Rock
Bug
GrassElectric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Fairy
Immune
Poison
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Color
Gray
Shape
Arms
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #81 |
| Blueberry | #116 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #178 |
| Hisui | #177 |
| Hoenn | #82 |
| Isle Of Armor | #105 |
| Kalos Mountain | #69 |
| Kanto | #81 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #81 |
| Original Alola | #47 |
| Original Johto | #118 |
| Original Melemele | #47 |
| Original Ulaula | #25 |
| Paldea | #209 |
| Updated Alola | #54 |
| Updated Hoenn | #84 |
| Updated Johto | #119 |
| Updated Melemele | #54 |
| Updated Ulaula | #25 |
| Updated Unova | #48 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
65
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Metal Coat
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Evolution Chain
→
Level 30
#082
Magneton
→
At Mt Coronet, At Chargestone Cave, At Kalos Route 13, At Blush Mountain, At Vast Poni Canyon, Use Thunder Stone, At New Mauville
#462
Magnezone
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Flying
Water
Rock
Ice
Fairy
Offensive Coverage
Magnemite's Electric / Steel typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against flying, water, rock, ice, fairy types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 325, Magnemite plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Special Attack at 95, while HP (25) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Electric, Steel combination gives Magnemite 11 resistances, 1 immunity, and 3 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Ground moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 5 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 190, Magnemite is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
6.0 kg
TypeElectricSteel
Abilities
Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Mineral
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Magnemite?
Magnemite is a dual-type Electric, Steel Pokémon.
What are Magnemite's weaknesses?
Magnemite takes 4× damage from Ground type moves and takes 2× damage from Fighting, Fire type moves. It is immune to Poison type moves.
How does Magnemite evolve?
Magnemite evolves into Magneton at level 30. Full evolution line: Magnemite → Magneton → Magnezone.
What are Magnemite's base stats?
Magnemite has a base stat total of 325: HP 25, Attack 35, Defense 70, Sp. Atk 95, Sp. Def 55, Speed 45. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (95).
