Competitive Information for Magnemite [Sword/Shield]
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 Magnemite? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Magnemite, a distinguished Pokémon that excels with Electric and Steel typing! Magnemite is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. The LC tier (Little Cup) is where it shines. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Magnemite performs in battles.
Item: Air Balloon / Throat Spray
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Steel Beam / Flash Cannon
- Thunderbolt / Discharge
- Round / Snore
- Curse
When it comes to single battles, Magnemite shines as a decent Special Sweeper. This build is crafted to overwhelm foes with devastating special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and boosts Magnemite's special attack stat by 2 stages. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Magnemite 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Magnemite must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Item: Oran Berry
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 SpA
Moveset:
- Recycle
- Protect
- Explosion
- Toxic
Magnemite makes an an astounding Mixed Sweeper in single battles. With Sturdy, if Magnemite is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. 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 (hits adjacent pokemon. Your Magnemite faints).
◆ Toxic is a status move (badly poisons the target; Note: Poison types can't miss with Toxic).
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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 Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Air Balloon / Throat Spray
Ability: Magnet Pull
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Steel Beam / Flash Cannon
- Discharge / Electroweb
- Round / Snore
- Curse
Dominating double battles, Magnemite is a prestigious Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with potent special power. Throat Spray activates when a Pokemon uses a sound-based move (in this case Round or Snore) and boosts Magnemite's special attack stat by 2 stages. Air Balloon makes the holder ungrounded, which means Magnemite 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.
◆ 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).
◆ Discharge is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze adjacent pokemon).
◆ Electroweb is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Electric-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Snore is a special 50-base power Normal-type move (Magnemite must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target).
◆ Curse is a status move (curses if ghost, else -1 spe, +1 atk, +1 def).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Magnemite can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield 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 Sword/Shield. 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 SS 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
- Curse
- Iron Defense
Most notable and possible best moves for Magnemite
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Teleport
- Toxic
- Volt Switch
Common Effort Values for Magnemite in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Magnemite's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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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