# Magneton - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Magneton in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Magneton)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Magneton
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Thunderbolt**: 82.007%
- **Flash Cannon**: 79.496%
- **Volt Switch**: 77.579%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 59.651%
- **Thunder Wave**: 38.437%
- **Magnet Rise**: 20.503%
- **Mirror Shot**: 20.503%
- **Tri Attack**: 18.041%
- **Other**: 3.783%

## Common Abilities
- **Analytic**: 60.203%
- **Sturdy**: 37.945%
- **Magnet Pull**: 1.852%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Smeargle**: 59.704%
- **Shedinja**: 59.644%
- **Machamp**: 59.644%
- **Greninja**: 59.644%
- **Salamence-Mega**: 59.644%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 38.538%

## FAQ for Magneton in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Magneton?
Magneton is frequently paired with Smeargle, Shedinja, Machamp, Greninja. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/252/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 61.388% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Magneton?
Magneton is most effectively run with the ability **Analytic** (60.203%) and the item **Eviolite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Magneton?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Magneton often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Magneton) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Magneton
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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