Competitive Information for Magneton [Ruby/Sapphire]


Electric / Steel
Abilities:
Prevents Steel-type Pokemon from choosing to switch out, other than this Pokemon.
OHKO moves fail when used against this Pokemon.


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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Magneton? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Magneton, an incredible Pokémon known for its Electric and Steel typing! It's to see Magneton show up as a Ruby/Sapphire opponent. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Discover how Magneton excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Magnet / Leftovers
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt
- Protect
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
Magneton shows a decent Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. The objective of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with intense special power. Remember before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Magneton last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Magnet Pull, prevents steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out other than Magneton. With a Magnet equipped to it, Magneton's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Magneton this turn).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target).
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Item: Magnet
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Spark
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
- Protect
Dominating single battles, Magneton is a wonderful Special Sweeper. This moveset design focuses to crush rivals using brute special power. In the old days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Magnet Pull, prevents steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out other than Magneton. With a Magnet equipped to it, Magneton's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Spark is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Reflect is a status move (for 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Magneton this turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Magneton? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire 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 Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Magnet
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Spark
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
- Protect
Magneton stands out as a prestigious Special Sweeper in double battles. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating special attacks. Keep in mind back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Magnet Pull, prevents steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out other than Magneton. With a Magnet equipped to it, Magneton's electric-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Spark is a special STAB-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Thunder Wave is a status move (paralyzes the target).
◆ Reflect is a status move (for 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Magneton this turn).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Magneton can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire 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 Magneton.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Magneton can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. 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 RS Move and Ability Combos for Magneton
- 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, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Most notable and possible best moves for Magneton
- Hidden Power Fire
- Hidden Power Grass
- Protect
- Rain Dance
- Reflect
- Rest
- Screech
- Substitute
- Thunder Wave
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Magneton in Ruby and Sapphire
- Modest Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252/ )
- Timid Nature ( 4/0/0/252/0/252/ )
- Optimize Magneton's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire
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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