Competitive Information for Magnezone [Sun/Moon]
Electric / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon's attacks have 1.3x power if it is the last to move in a turn.
Prevents opposing Steel-type Pokemon from choosing to switch out.
If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Magnezone? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Discover the strength of Magnezone, an extraordinary Pokémon known for its Electric and Steel typing! It's to see Magnezone show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Curious about Magnezone's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Electrium Z / Air Balloon
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Flash Cannon
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Signal Beam
When it comes to single battles, Magnezone shines as a pretty decent Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with heavy-hitting special attacks. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Magnezone is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out. With a Electrium Z equipped to it, if Magnezone has an electric move, this item allows it to use an electric z-move.
◆ 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).
◆ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Magnezone cannot move next turn).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 148 Hp / 252 SpA / 108 Spe
Moveset:
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power
- Substitute
- Thunderbolt
Magnezone is a pretty decent Special Tank to use for single battles. It attempts to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Magnezone last longer regaining it's health points every turn. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out.
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Magnezone's ivs).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Magnezone takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 36 Hp / 252 SpA / 220 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Charge Beam
- Hidden Power
- Substitute
- Thunderbolt
Magnezone is an extraordinary Special Sweeper to use for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special power. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Magnezone last longer regaining it's life every turn. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out. Magnezone is my Steel trapper and remover. Steel type Pokemon can't really do anything when they're trapped, with the exception of Skarmory (who can Roar / Whirlwind me out) and Heatran. Magnet Pull traps them Steels hard.
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Magnezone's ivs).
◆ Substitute is a status move (Magnezone takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Magnezone? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Electrium Z / Air Balloon
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Flash Cannon
- Tri Attack / Hyper Beam
- Signal Beam
Magnezone proves to be a phenomenal Special Sweeper for double battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special moves. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Magnezone is immune to Ground-type moves until the balloon pops when hit by a damaging move. With Magnet Pull, prevents opposing steel-type pokemon from choosing to switch out. With a Electrium Z equipped to it, if Magnezone has an electric move, this item allows it to use an electric z-move.
◆ Electroweb is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Tri Attack is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (20% chance to paralyze or burn or freeze target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Magnezone cannot move next turn).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Magnezone can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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 Magnezone.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Magnezone can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Magnezone
- 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: Ally Switch, Bide, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Magnezone's stats
- Barrier
- Charge Beam
- Curse
- Iron Defense
- Rage
Most notable and possible best moves for Magnezone
- Flash Cannon
- Hidden Power Fire
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Substitute
- Teleport
- Thunderbolt
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Magnezone in Sun and Moon
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/4/252/ )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/4/252/0/252/ )
- Optimize Magnezone's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
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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