Magneton Pokémon X: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Magneton in Pokémon X. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 52 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon X

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Magneton Pokemon X Pokedex Entry

Three Magnemite gathered to evolve into this Pokémon. The source of much vexation on my part, as its powerful magnetism destroys my research equipment.

Pokemon X Magneton Sprites

Magneton front-facing sprite from Pokémon X

Primary

Magneton back-facing sprite from Pokémon X

Reverse

Shiny

Shiny Reverse

Pokémon X Magneton Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Magneton via various methods in Pokémon X.

Move	Type	Requirement
Tackle	normal	Lv. 1
Supersonic	normal	Lv. 1
Sonic Boom	normal	Lv. 1
Thunder Shock	electric	Lv. 1
Tri Attack	normal	Lv. 1
Zap Cannon	electric	Lv. 1
Supersonic	normal	Lv. 4
Thunder Shock	electric	Lv. 7
Electric Terrain	electric	Lv. 11
Thunder Wave	electric	Lv. 15
Magnet Bomb	steel	Lv. 18
Spark	electric	Lv. 21
Mirror Shot	steel	Lv. 25
Metal Sound	steel	Lv. 29
Electro Ball	electric	Lv. 34
Flash Cannon	steel	Lv. 39
Screech	normal	Lv. 45
Discharge	electric	Lv. 51
Lock On	normal	Lv. 56
Magnet Rise	electric	Lv. 62
Gyro Ball	steel	Lv. 67
Zap Cannon	electric	Lv. 73

End of Move Database

Pokémon X Magneton Locations

Magneton can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon X, including Friend Safari Steel and Lost Hotel Area. The most reliable spawn is at Friend Safari Steel, where you'll find it at Lv. 30 by walking through tall grass with a 33% encounter rate (friend safari slot 1).

Lost Hotel Area

2 encounters

walk
Lv. 37
10%Uncommon
walk
Lv. 38
10%Uncommon

Friend Safari Steel

1 encounter

walk
Lv. 30
Friend safari slot 1
33%Frequent