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Shadow Magneton

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#82
Default
223
ATK
169
DEF
137
STA
Lvl 50Max CP
2810
Lvl 40
2485
Lvl 25Weather Boost
1775
Lvl 20Raids/Eggs
1420
Lvl 15Research
1065

PvE Analysis

Shadow Magneton has a nifty typing with 12 resistances that sadly cannot compensate for its bad defensive stats. It can function as an Electric-type attacker with high Atk and passable moves, but it's still best to just evolve it ASAP if you want better Electric Type DPS.

Best PvE Offensive Moveset

Spark + DischargeBest
  • Shadow Magneton’s best fast move is Spark, followed by Thunder Shock and Charge Beam.

  • Discharge’s increased flexibility and higher energy efficiency put it over Zap Cannon.

  • Magnet Bomb is superior to Flash Cannon, though neither synergize with Magneton’s fast moves.

Best PvE Defensive Moveset

Charge Beam + Magnet BombBest
Charge Beam + DischargeGood
  • Charge Beam is the best fast move on defense due to higher DPS and energy gain.

  • Discharge and Magnet Bomb require low enough energy to be reliably used on defense, although they are easy to dodge.

  • Zap Cannon and Flash Cannon do not work well with Magneton’s awful durability.

PvP Analysis

Thunder Shock + Discharge and Magnet Bomb

This is the most popular moveset for Magneton, and it's finally not legacy anymore. Thunder Shock is the best fast move due to its superior energy generation.

Discharge isn't a terrific move, but sporting a lower energy cost than Zap Cannon makes it more accessible. Magnet Bomb offers Steel-type coverage, but is also a stronger choice during neutral matchups.

Great League1.5 / 5
Time has not been extremely kind to Shadow Magneton. We've seen the rise of a number of genuinely strong Ground Types that make its life extremely hard. Its offensive power can still score a few wins, but its huge losses to select opponents makes it a very risky pick.
Ultra League0 / 5
Shadow Magneton has a lot of resistances, but a lot of opponents that just don't care.
Master League0 / 5
Just evolve it.
Purification Cost
3 Candy + 3,000 Stardust
Flee Rate
6 %
Buddy Distance
3 KM
Catch Rate
20 %
Female Ratio
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Male Ratio
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