Ultra League PvP guide
Magneton Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Magneton is a Electric/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #348. Its recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Magnet Bomb and Discharge.
Ultra League
#348
Situational
Type
Electric/Steel
Best Fast Move
Volt Switch
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,810
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MAGNETON
Is Magneton Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magneton is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #348.
Magneton is also a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #450.
Magneton can evolve into Magnezone, which is a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #214, and is also ranked #313 in Ultra League and #367 in Great League.
Magneton PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #450 | 76.5 | Volt Switch, Magnet Bomb, Discharge |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #348 | 77.4 | Volt Switch, Magnet Bomb, Discharge |
Best Moveset for Magneton in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Magneton is Volt Switch with Magnet Bomb and Discharge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Magneton in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Magneton PvP Move Counts
Volt Switch → Magnet Bomb
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Volt Switch → Discharge
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Magneton Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Magneton wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon914
- Feraligatr792
- Blastoise577
- Jellicent524
Difficult Matchups
- Virizion101
- Tinkaton365
- Florges486
- Corviknight492
Magneton Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Magneton's Electric/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground2.56×
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
Resistant to
- 0.391×
- poison0.391×
- steel0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- electric0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Magneton in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Magneton in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Magneton's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
60% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
113% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
102% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
20% HP
Ratings are shown from Magneton's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Magneton.
Best Teammates for Magneton in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Magneton should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Magneton's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Magneton's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Magneton's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Magneton's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Magneton
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,497 | 22.5 | 1,581,582 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 1,580,040 | |
| #3 | 2/15/13 | 1,500 | 22.5 | 1,579,144 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 1,493 | 22.5 | 1,572,986 | |
| #5 | 0/10/13 | 1,499 | 23 | 1,572,805 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,494 | 45.5 | 3,402,849 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 2,498 | 45.5 | 3,399,531 | |
| #3 | 0/11/15 | 2,497 | 46.5 | 3,396,878 | |
| #4 | 0/15/13 | 2,492 | 46 | 3,396,043 | |
| #5 | 1/14/13 | 2,497 | 46 | 3,392,733 |
Magneton Stats in Pokémon GO
Magneton's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Magneton 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 141.3
- Defense
- 116.6
- HP
- 96
Ultra League
Magneton 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 45.5
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 182.4
- Defense
- 150.5
- HP
- 124
Magneton Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Magneton in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Electric / Steel typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Master League #150
Same Electric / Steel typing · Electric-type fast move · Great League #419
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Master League #209
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #382
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Mega Ultra League #269
Shares Electric typing · Same Volt Switch fast move · Great League #363
More PoGoCoach tools
Magneton Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Magneton in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magneton's recommended PvP moveset is Volt Switch with Magnet Bomb and Discharge.
Is Magneton good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magneton is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #348.
What counters Magneton in Pokémon GO PvP?
Virizion, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Magneton in Ultra League.
What is Magneton weak to in Pokémon GO?
Magneton is weak to Ground (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×).