Competitive Information for Magnemite [Diamond/Pearl]
Electric / Steel
Abilities:
Prevents opposing Steel-type Pokemon from choosing to switch out.
OHKO moves fail when used against this Pokemon.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Magnemite? These builds are optimized for Diamond/Pearl Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Diamond/Pearl metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Magnemite, a brilliant Pokémon known for its Electric and Steel typing! Magnemite is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It can be quite a contender in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Want to master Magnemite's movesets? Dive into our detailed strategies below!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Flash Cannon
- Signal Beam
- Snore / Sonic Boom
Magnemite thrives as a marvelous Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Magnemite's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Magnemite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out.
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Magnemite must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Sonic Boom is a special 0-base power Normal-type move (always does 20 hp of damage).
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Item: Oran Berry
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Recycle
- Protect
- Explosion
- Toxic
In single battles, Magnemite is known as a magnificent Mixed Sweeper. With Sturdy, ohko moves fail when used against Magnemite. This set has a Berry juice and is level one on my set. Toxic the opponent, heal, recycle or protect, whatever rocks your boat, and watch the enemy cringe to its death. With a Oran Berry equipped to it, restores 10 hp when at 1/2 max hp or less then the Oran Berry gets consumed.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Magnemite this turn).
◆ Explosion is a physical 250-base power Normal-type move (target's defense halved during damage. Magnemite faints).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Magnemite? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Diamond/Pearl Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Diamond/Pearl metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Thunderbolt
- Flash Cannon
- Signal Beam
- Snore / Sonic Boom
In double battles, Magnemite is known as a fabulous Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to overwhelm foes with powerful special power. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Magnemite's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Magnemite's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out.
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Flash Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Snore is a special 40-base power Normal-type move (Magnemite must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Sonic Boom is a special 0-base power Normal-type move (always does 20 hp of damage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Magnemite can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Diamond/Pearl generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Magnemite.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Magnemite can perform in Diamond/Pearl. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive DP Move and Ability Combos for Magnemite
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Zap Cannon
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Magnemite's stats
- Charge Beam
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Magnemite
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Magnemite in Diamond and Pearl
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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