Magnet is a dual-type Pokémon which is simply the combination of 3 Magnemites connected to each other with the help of strong magnetic force. They are connected in a triangular formation with one at the top and two at the bottom. It is a very easy Pokémon to fight and in this respect Pokémon Go guide, we will talk about the best ways and counters to defeat Magneton as easily as possible and quickly finish the Battle Raid.

Magneton in Pokémon Go

Magneton is a double type Steel And Electric Pokémon with a maximum CP of 2810. The reason he is such an easy opponent is his weakness against different types of counters such as Earth, fire And Battler. It also has a quadruple weakness against Ground-type counters, making it very easy for players to defeat it if they have their best Ground-type Pokémon on their team.

Magneton Moveset

Pokémon Go Magneton
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The best moves from the Magneton move set are Spark And Blast cannon. Both have a combined DPS of 55.7 and is also the best combination of moves that can be used in Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Some other decent attacks from his moveset include Thunder shock, discharge, And Charge range among a few others.

The best counter against Magneton in Pokémon Go

Here is the list of the best counters you can use against Magneton and guarantee yourself a win.

  • Landorus (Therian): Mud blow / earthquake
  • Excadrill: Mud blow / earthquake
  • Groudon: Mud blow / earthquake
  • Garchomp: Mud blow / earthquake
  • Mamoswine: Mud-Slap / Bulldoze
  • Haxorus: Against / earthquake
  • Golem: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Ridon: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Dugtrio (Alola): Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Donphan: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Later: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Krookodile: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Reshiram: Fang of Fire / Overheat
  • Chandelure: Incineration / overheating
  • Landorus (Incarnate): Mud Shot / Earth Power
  • Landoro: Mud Shot / Earth Power
  • Flygon: Mud Shot / Earth Power
  • Terrakion: Double kick / holy sword
  • Seismitoad: Mud Shot / Earth Power
  • Pheromose: Low Kick / Focus Explosion
  • Golurk: Mud-Slap / Power of the Earth
  • Swampert: Mud blow / earthquake
  • Darmanitan (standard): Fang of Fire / Overheat
  • Darmanitan: Fang of Fire / Overheat
  • Ho-Oh: Incineration / earthquake
  • Nest: Double Kick / Earth Power
  • Blaziken: Counter / Explosive output
  • Dugtrione: Mud-Slap / Earthquake
  • Heracross: Against / earthquake
  • Lucario: Counter / Aura Sphere
  • Lycanroc: Execution of perforation / suction cup punch
  • Helioliscus: Mud-Slap / Bulldoze
  • Gastrodon (East Sea): Mud-Slap / Power of the Earth
  • Camerut: Incineration / Earth energy
  • Machamp: Karate Strike / Dynamic Punch
Pokémon Go Magneton move set
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In conclusion, Magneton is a Pokémon that players can easily defeat on their own. It evolves into a great Pokémon but in its current form it has no mass. Players should try to include their more powerful Ground-type Pokémon such as Landoro And Golem while also having other types of attacks ready as a backup and they will be fine.

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