# Magneton - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in National Dex

> Find the best Magneton builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Magneton Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Magneton)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Magneton
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Magneton.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (4x), Fire (2x), Fighting (2x) |
| **Resists** | Flying (1/4x), Steel (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Poison (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 99.917%
- **Flash Cannon**: 99.912%
- **Volt Switch**: 99.520%
- **Steel Beam**: 99.508%
- **Other**: 1.142%

## Common Abilities
- **Analytic**: 99.432%
- **Sturdy**: 0.561%
- **Magnet Pull**: 0.008%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 99.420%
- **Other**: 0.580%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard**: 97.133%
- **Weezing**: 97.133%
- **Whimsicott**: 97.133%
- **Gigalith**: 97.133%
- **Seaking**: 97.133%

## FAQ for Magneton in gen8nationaldex-1760

### What are the top moves for Magneton?
The most common moves for Magneton are Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, Volt Switch, Steel Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Magneton?
Magneton is frequently paired with Charizard, Weezing, Whimsicott, Gigalith. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Magneton weak to and resistant against?
Magneton is weak to Ground (4x), Fire (2x), Fighting (2x), resists Flying (1/4x), Steel (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), Dragon (1/2x), Fairy (1/2x), and is immune to Poison (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Magneton?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Magneton?
The top build for Magneton features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.492% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Magneton?
Magneton is most effectively run with the ability **Analytic** (99.432%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (99.420%).

### What is the most common role for Magneton?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Magneton often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen8nationaldex-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Magneton?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 60 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 70 |
| **BST** | **465** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Magneton on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Magneton) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Magneton
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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