Magnemite

#47 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Magnet Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Sun

They gather in places where electricity is available. They can be found clinging to the steel towers used to support power lines.

Moon

It sends out electromagnetic waves, which let it float through the air. Touching it while it’s eating electricity will give you a full-body shock.

Details

Types

Weak to

4×

2×

2×

Resists

0.25×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Immune to

0×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #47Melemele #47Ula'ula #25
EV yield	1 SpA
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	65

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Mineral
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	20

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Magnemite #47	Level 30	Magneton #48
Magneton #48	Level up in the special magnetic field in Vast Poni Canyon (Sun/Moon).	Magnezone #49

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Malie City Malie City — Outer Cape	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5-8	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5-8	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 1 Route 1 — Trainer School	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6-8	50%	-
Malie City Malie City — Outer Cape	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	11-17	-	After Kiawe’s trial, before first reaching Ula’ula Island, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 13.04%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	21-27	-	Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.56%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before Poni Island
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	37-43	-	After first reaching Poni Island, before becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.26%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	49-55	-	After becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.44%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Malie City Malie City — Outer Cape	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of magnemite; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Malie City Malie City — Outer Cape	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of magnemite; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District	SOS ally encounter	5-8	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of magnemite; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District	SOS ally encounter	5-8	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of magnemite; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Malie City Malie City — Outer Cape	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Malie City Malie City — Outer Cape	Walking in tall grass or a cave	24-27	20%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5-8	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District	Walking in tall grass or a cave	5-8	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Route 1 Route 1 — Trainer School	Walking in tall grass or a cave	6-8	50%	-
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	11-17	-	After Kiawe’s trial, before first reaching Ula’ula Island, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 13.04%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	21-27	-	Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.56%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before Poni Island
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	37-43	-	After first reaching Poni Island, before becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.26%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	49-55	-	After becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.35%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Malie City Malie City — Outer Cape	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of magnemite; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Malie City Malie City — Outer Cape	SOS ally encounter	24-27	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of magnemite; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District	SOS ally encounter	5-8	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of magnemite; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Hau'oli City Hau'oli City — Shopping District	SOS ally encounter	5-8	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of magnemite; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Held-item rates for this form. Some Pokémon have no wild encounter in Sun/Moon; check their acquisition requirements.

Metal Coat

Moon

Sun

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Tackle	Physical	40	100	35	A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
Start	Supersonic	Status	-	55	20	The user generates odd sound waves from its body that confuse the target.
5	Thunder Shock	Special	40	100	30	A jolt of electricity crashes down on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
7	Magnet Bomb	Physical	60	-	20	The user launches steel bombs that stick to the target. This attack never misses.
11	Thunder Wave	Status	-	90	20	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
13	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
17	Sonic Boom	Special	-	90	20	The target is hit with a destructive shock wave that always inflicts 20 HP damage.
19	Spark	Physical	65	100	20	The user throws an electrically charged tackle at the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
23	Mirror Shot	Special	65	85	10	The user lets loose a flash of energy at the target from its polished body. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.
25	Metal Sound	Status	-	85	40	A horrible sound like scraping metal harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Def stat.
29	Electro Ball	Special	-	100	10	The user hurls an electric orb at the target. The faster the user is than the target, the greater the move’s power.
31	Flash Cannon	Special	80	100	10	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
35	Screech	Status	-	85	40	An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.
37	Discharge	Special	80	100	15	The user strikes everything around it by letting loose a flare of electricity. This may also cause paralysis.
41	Lock-On	Status	-	-	5	The user takes sure aim at the target. This ensures the next attack does not miss the target.
43	Magnet Rise	Status	-	-	10	The user levitates using electrically generated magnetism for five turns.
47	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.
49	Zap Cannon	Special	120	50	5	The user fires an electric blast like a cannon to inflict damage and cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Special	90	100	15	A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM25	Thunder	Special	110	70	10	A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM57	Charge Beam	Special	50	90	10	The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
TM72	Volt Switch	Special	70	100	20	After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Status	-	90	20	The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Physical	-	100	5	The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.
TM77	Psych Up	Status	-	-	10	The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Special	80	100	10	The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM93	Wild Charge	Physical	90	100	15	The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. This also damages the user a little.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.
Electroweb	Special	55	95	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stat.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Flash	Status	-	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Gravity	Status	-	-	5	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Flying moves can’t be used.
Gravity	Status	-	-	5	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	Enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Flying moves can’t be used.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Magic Coat	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.
Magic Coat	Status	-	-	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Rage	Physical	20	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Recycle	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Recycle	Status	-	-	10	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Shock Wave	Special	60	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Signal Beam	Special	75	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Swift	Special	60	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Teleport	Status	-	-	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	Use it to flee from any wild Pokémon.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Magnet Pull

Ability Slot 1

Prevents Steel-type Pokémon from escaping using its magnetic force.

Prevents Steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 2

It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Analytic(Hidden Ability)

Boosts move power when the Pokémon moves last.

Strengthens moves to 1.3× their power when moving last.

#49

Magnezone

#48

Magneton

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