Magneton is a dual-type Pokémon which is simply the combination of 3 Magnemites linked together with the help of a strong magnetic force. They are linked in a triangle formation with one at the top and two at the bottom. It is a very easy Pokémon to fight against and in this Pokémon Go guide, we are going to talk about the best ways and counters to defeat Magneton as easily as possible and finish the Battle Raid quickly.
Magneton in Pokémon Go
Magneton is a dual-type Steel and Electric Pokémon with a max CP of 2810. The reason for it being such an easy opponent is its weakness towards several counter types such as Ground, Fire, and Fighting. It even has a 4x weakness towards Ground type counters which makes it very easy for the players to defeat it if they have their best Ground type Pokémon in their team.
Magneton Moveset
The best moves from Magneton’s moveset are Spark and Zap Cannon. Both of them have a combined DPS of 55.7 and it is also the best combination of moves that can be used in Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Some other decent attacks from its moveset include Thunder Shock, Discharge, and Charge Beam amongst a few more.
Best counters against Magneton in Pokémon Go
Here is the list of the best counters that one can use against Magneton and guarantee a win for themselves.
- Landorus(Therian): Mud Shot/Earthquake
- Excadrill: Mud Shot/Earthquake
- Groudon: Mud Shot/Earthquake
- Garchomp: Mud Shot/Earthquake
- Mamoswine: Mud-Slap/Bulldoze
- Haxorus: Counter/Earthquake
- Golem: Mud-Slap/Earthquake
- Rhydon: Mud-Slap/Earthquake
- Dugtrio(Alola): Mud-Slap/Earthquake
- Donphan: Mud-Slap/Earthquake
- Rhyperior: Mud-Slap/Earthquake
- Krookodile: Mud-Slap/Earthquake
- Reshiram: Fire Fang/Overheat
- Chandelure: Incinerate/Overheat
- Landorus(Incarnate): Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Landorus: Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Flygon: Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Terrakion: Double Kick/Sacred Sword
- Seismitoad: Mud Shot/Earth Power
- Pheromosa: Low Kick/Focus Blast
- Golurk: Mud-Slap/Earth Power
- Swampert: Mud Shot/Earthquake
- Darmanitan (Standard): Fire Fang/Overheat
- Darmanitan: Fire Fang/Overheat
- Ho-Oh: Incinerate/Earthquake
- Nidoking: Double Kick/Earth Power
- Blaziken: Counter/Blast Burn
- Dugtrio: Mud-Slap/Earthquake
- Heracross: Counter/Earthquake
- Lucario: Counter/Aura Sphere
- Lycanroc: Sucker Punch/Drill Run
- Heliolisk: Mud-Slap/Bulldoze
- Gastrodon(East Sea): Mud-Slap/Earth Power
- Camerupt: Incinerate/Earth Power
- Machamp: Karate Chop/Dynamic Punch
In conclusion, Magneton is a Pokémon that players can easily defeat alone. It evolves into a great Pokémon but in its current form, it lacks bulk. Players should try to include their most powerful Ground-type Pokémons like Landorus and Golem while also having some other type attacks ready as a backup and they’ll be good to go.
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