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http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/magnezone
[Overview]
<p>Magnezone fills a handy niche of being able to single-handedly beat most of the Steel-types you will encounter in OU, thanks to its unique ability, Magnet Pull. Magnezone also sports an excellent base 130 Special Attack stat, a great Electric-Steel typing (which grants a resistance to 13 of the 17 types), and useful moves, such as Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, and Explosion. If your team has trouble with Steel-types, like Choice Band Scizor and Choice Scarf Jirachi, then there really is no reason to not consider Magnezone for your team.</p>
[SET]
name: Steel Killer
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Explosion / Magnet Rise
item: Leftovers
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 40 Atk / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone's excellent defensive stats, typing, and unique ability allows it to trap many of the most common Steel-types and often come out on top. Substitute lets Magnezone evade status and get in another hit after it has knocked out the trapped Steel-type, assuming it was not broken in the process. Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Grass provide neutral coverage against everything bar Dragon- and Grass-types. Both of the final attacks provide useful utility, but have notable differences.</p>
<p>The EV spread provided allows Magnezone to outpace Pokemon of 229 Speed and below, most notably Adamant Scizor. 40 Attack EVs give Explosion that extra "oomph", but feel free to run a Timid nature and 40 HP EVs instead if you opt for Magnet Rise.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>When choosing which Hidden Power type to run on this set, you should consider what Pokémon are likely to cause your team the most trouble. In general, Hidden Power Grass is the best option since it hits most Ground-types, including Swampert, for super effective damage. Hidden Power Fire will OHKO Scizor regardless of its health, whereas using Thunderbolt may leave you susceptible to Superpower from Swords Dance variants. Hidden Power Ice is a viable alternative which also hits Ground-types for super effective damage, yet at the same time, guarantees OHKOs against Salamence and Flygon. Hidden Power Ground will OHKO Heatran and opposing Magnezone, although residual damage from Stealth Rock may be needed in the former's case.</p>
<p>For the final slot, Explosion is the preferred option for KOing specially defensive walls like Blissey and Latias. This fact is especially important in the case of stall teams, since Blissey can switch into and wall Magnezone indefinitely otherwise. Magnet Rise does have its benefits though, namely that it allows Magnezone to evade Earthquakes from slower Steel-types like Bronzong and non-Agility Metagross.</p>
<p>A previous standard was running a Modest Nature with an EV distribution of 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe, which allowed Magnezone to outpace minimum Speed Skarmory. However, since most Steel-types today invest more EVs into Speed than in the past, the old EV spread is not nearly as effective.</p>
<p>Due to the nature of this set, sweepers that enjoy having opposing Steel-types eliminated are good partners for Magnezone. Salamence and other Dragon-types appreciate the freedom to freely use their STAB attacks. Salamence also resists or is immune to every type Magnezone is weak to and vice-versa. Gengar also makes a great partner due to its ability to threaten Blissey, Rotom-A, and Latias, and its immunity to Ground- and Fighting-type attacks. Gengar, in turn, benefits from Magnezone's ability to eliminate Choice Band Scizor, one of its most common checks.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Ice
move 3: Flash Cannon
move 4: Explosion
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With a Choice Scarf equipped, Magnezone can revenge kill many of the metagame's most potent threats, such as Swords Dance Lucario and Scizor, and other non-Steel types, like Life Orb Gengar. Thunderbolt is Magnezone's most powerful attack for taking down weakened sweepers, while both Hidden Powers are specialized in taking down specific threats. Flash Cannon is a useful secondary STAB which hits Tyranitar for super effective damage. Finally, Explosion provides a semi-reliable way in taking down Blissey and Latias.</p>
<p>The given EV spread nets you a Speed stat of 360 (or 358 if running Hidden Power Fire), which outpaces positively-natured base 110's and below. With a Naive nature and 4 Attack EVs, Explosion will do anywhere from 81.9% - 96.5% against 0/252 Calm Blissey, resulting in a likely KO after Stealth Rock.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The choice between the listed Hidden Powers depends on what you want to revenge kill. Hidden Power Fire will OHKO all Scizor, while Hidden Power Ice will OHKO Salamence and Flygon. For the fourth slot, Toxic is a viable option for wearing down common Magnezone switch-ins like Swampert, Rotom-H, and Latias.</p>
<p>Magnezone is prone to being set-up on or revenge killed after it has netted a kill, so team partners should focus on covering its major weaknesses. Celebi can switch into the Fighting- or Ground-type attacks delivered at Magnezone, while effectively countering bulky Ground-type switch-ins as well. Bulky Water-types, such as Gyarados and Suicune, are great switch-ins against Fire-type attacks coming from the likes of Heatran and Salamence.</p>
<p>As always, the best way to take advantage of this set is by carrying teammates which lure out Choiced Steel-types. Such teammates include Salamence and Gengar.</p>
[SET]
name: SubSalac Sweeper
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Charge Beam
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
item: Salac Berry
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Timid
evs: 28 HP / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone is never thought of as a sweeper, but surprisingly, can take on the role quite effectively. The omnipresence of (Choiced) Steel-types in the OU metagame provides Magnezone with many opportunities to set up. Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Ice form the infamous "BoltBeam" combo that hits every Pokemon in OU, bar Shedinja, opposing Magnezone, and Lanturn, for at least neutral damage. Charge Beam nabs Magnezone Special Attack boosts needed to pull off a sweep, while Substitute lets Magnezone avoid status and lower its HP into Salac Berry's activation range.</p>
<p>The given EVs lands Magnezone at a Speed stat of 234, enough to outpace positive base 110's after Salac Berry's activation. With 28 HP EVs, Salac Berry will activate after three uses of Substitute. An alternate EV spread of 228 HP / 100 Def / 84 SpA / 96 SpD with Leftovers lets Magnezone survive four Seismic Tosses from Blissey, making it much more of a threat against stall teams.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone can replace Thunderbolt with Flash Cannon, which hits Tyranitar for super effective, but leaves you walled by Swampert all the same. On that note, Hidden Power Grass is a viable option over Hidden Power Ice, but it comes at the cost of being walled by Latias.</p>
<p>Pairing Magnezone with Choiced Trick users, such as Latias, makes it easy to come in on Steel-type switch-ins and set up while they are locked into a resisted attack. Latias and Magnezone also cover each other's weaknesses quite nicely. Tyranitar is an excellent partner which eliminates faster Pokemon (than +1 Magnezone), such as Choice Scarf revenge killers, that may try to prevent Magnezone's sweep. Finally, Magnezone will also have trouble taking down Blissey and Swampert, both of which are hampered by Toxic Spikes.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Flash Cannon
move 3: Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Explosion
item: Choice Specs
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Modest
evs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone can be equipped with Choice Specs to further boost its already massive Special Attack. Thunderbolt badly damages anything that doesn't resist it. Flash Cannon is your best weapon against Latias and Tyranitar, while Hidden Power Grass will deal severe damage to most Ground-types attempting to switch into Magnezone. Finally, Explosion allows Magnezone to go out with a bang when low on health, and also comes with the bonus of maiming Blissey and Snorlax switch-ins.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The given EV spread turns Magnezone into a massive powerhouse, with Thunderbolt OHKOing Pokemon like Salamence after Stealth Rock damage. 84 Speed EVs is recommended to outpace minimum Speed Skarmory and Metagross, and the leftover HP EVs allows Magnezone to make better use of its defenses and typing. An alternate EV spread of 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe can be used to outpace Adamant Scizor and Metagross, while either a Mild or Hasty nature can be used if you want to boost Explosion's power.</p>
<p>Magnezone's subpar Speed is its main handicap, so it greatly appreciates paralysis support. Celebi is a great choice for spreading paralysis, since it resists Magnezone's Ground and Fighting weaknesses and can take on bulky Grounds easily. This set's greater focus on sweeping makes Tyranitar a good teammate; it can easily switch into Blissey, Heatran, and Latias, which are the biggest immediate threats to Magnezone, and finish them off with Stone Edge, Crunch, or Pursuit.</p>
[SET]
name: Life Orb Attacker
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Grass
move 3: Flash Cannon / Magnet Rise
move 4: Explosion / Metal Sound
item: Life Orb
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Mild
evs: 84 HP / 88 Atk / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set exchanges a bit of the previous set's power for the ability to switch between attacks. As always, Thunderbolt is Magnezone's more useful STAB option, while Hidden Power Grass KOes most of the Ground-types immune to Thunderbolt. Flash Cannon hits Tyranitar and Latias for super effective and neutral damage, respectively. Finally, Explosion will KO Calm Blissey 100% of the time, but caution around Protect Blissey is a must.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Magnet Rise is a viable option over Flash Cannon, which allows Magnezone to avoid Earthquakes from Ground-type switch-ins. If using Magnet Rise, you may as well consider running Hidden Power Ice over Hidden Power Grass to deal hit Gliscor and Flygon for super effective damage. Using Metal Sound just once allows Magnezone to 3HKO Calm Blissey should you desire simply to not Explode on her.</p>
<p>Magnezone struggles against Flygon and Gliscor, as both are not hit for super effective damage by Hidden Power Grass and can immediately threaten Magnezone with Earthquake. Latias is a great partner who can switch into predicted Earthquakes (although care must be taken with U-turn) and threaten Flygon and Gliscor with Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse and Surf, respectively. Magnezone and Latias also cover each other's weaknesses perfectly. A Gliscor of your own can Baton Pass Agilities to Magnezone to make it a fearsome killing machine.</p>
[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Thunderbolt / Discharge
move 4: Explosion
item: Light Clay
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 96 Def / 162 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>The purpose of this set is to use Magnezone's unique typing and rare ability to set up dual screens for a setup sweeper or Baton Passer. Along with Forretress, it is one of only two Pokemon with access to both screens and a resistance to Dark- and Ghost-type attacks. The moveset is extremely straightforward. Use both Reflect and Light Screen, then Explode to let a sweeper switch in for free. Thunderbolt and Discharge let Magnezone attack if necessary.</p>
<p>With the given HP and Defense EVs, Magnezone will never be 2HKOed by an Adamant Jirachi's Fire Punch and will never be OHKOed by a standard Bronzong's Earthquake (without Reflect). The Special Defense EVs allow Magnezone to never be OHKOed by a Timid Heatran's Fire Blast or Timid Gengar's Focus Blast (without Light Screen).</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>If you feel comfortable with having Explosion as Magnezone's only attack, there are several support options for the last slot. Thunder Wave helps circumvent Magnezone's low Speed, while Magnet Rise gives Magnezone the luxury of being able to set up on Pokemon like Swampert and Hippowdon. Magnezone also has access to both Rain Dance and Sunny Day. If you opt for one of the weather moves, Damp Rock or Heat Rock can be used over Light Clay.</p>
<p>Magnezone's dual screens provide a luxury for Baton Pass teams, in that setting up is made much easier. Gliscor is a common member of Baton Pass-based teams that complements Magnezone extremely well type-wise. Gliscor's relatively short list of weaknesses and access to both Swords Dance and Rock Polish makes it easy to set up and Baton Pass to a recipient, such as Metagross. Vaporeon can pass Wishes to Magnezone so it can continue setting up screens.</p>
[Team Options]
<p>To make the most of Magnezone's unique ability, it should be paired both with Pokemon that lure Steel-types and Pokemon that can take advantage of the absence of Steels. Latias and Gengar tend to attract Scizor, while Dragon-types in general lure bulkier steels like Metagross and Bronzong. By eliminating the opponent's Steel Pokemon with Magnezone, it is much easier for Dragon Dance Salamence or Calm Mind Latias to sweep. Magnezone has trouble with specially defensive Pokemon like Blissey, Snorlax, and Latias, while Rotom-A may also cause problems due to its typing. A strong Pursuit user like Tyranitar can easily weaken or eliminate these Pokemon due to their subpar Defense.</p>
<p>Magnezone's weaknesses can be easily covered with Gyarados, who can also set up on Heatran and Lucario (who are the most common switch-ins after Magnezone has fainted a Pokemon). Salamence and Latias also have good defensive synergy with Magnezone, although Latias is probably the better choice for switching into Fire Blasts due to its higher Special Defense. In return, Magnezone resists Rock-type attacks aimed at Gyarados or Salamence and Ice- and Dark-type attacks aimed at Latias. Celebi resists Ground- and Fighting-type attacks and can spread paralysis with Thunder Wave, while Tyranitar can help eliminate Rotom-A and Blissey while also resisting Fire-type attacks.</p>
<p>Generally, the specially defensive Pokemon that wall Magnezone are paired with physically bulky Pokemon, so mixed attackers can break open the opponent's team. Mixed Salamence is able to hit both physical and special-based walls for high amounts of damage with Draco Meteor and Outrage. Most of the common teammates of Pokemon that threaten Magnezone are actually beaten by Magnezone itself, which means you can focus on using teammates to beat Magnezone's counters.</p>
[Optional Changes]
<p>Discharge can be used on the Steel Killer set if you prefer to have a 30% chance of paralyzing the opponent at the cost of some damage output. Thunder Wave can also be considered on non-attacking sets (excluding the Steel Killer set) to paralyze faster switch-ins like Heatran, Latias, and Rotom-A. Rain Dance can be used on rain teams or if you wish to use Thunder as Magnezone's main STAB. Signal Beam can be used on Choice sets to hit Celebi for 4x super effective damage, but has little use outside of that. Magnezone can also make great use of a Rest + Sleep Talk set given its good defenses and excellent defensive typing.</p>
<p>Magnezone can function with many different Speed EV investments, depending on what you wish to outpace. The most significant are either 84 Speed EVs with a neutral nature, to outpace Skarmory, or 216 Speed EVs with a positive nature, to outpace Adamant Scizor. Running a Speed stat of 190 lets Magnezone outpace 0 Speed Heatran, and 184 with a posititve nature is enough to beat Adamant Tyranitar. Finally, running max Speed outpaces Adamant Metagross and Breloom by one point.</p>
<p>Any set with Explosion can use additional Attack EVs to kill Blissey; with a Life Orb, you only need a 199 Attack stat to guarantee a OHKO, while a 224 Attack stat guarantees a KO without a Life Orb if Blissey has switched into Thunderbolt. A Mild or Hasty nature can deal more damage with Explosion, but Magnezone is usually better off taking advantage of its decent defenses and unique typing.</p>
[Hidden Power]
<p>There are many Hidden Power types that Magnezone can use well. Most sets give the option of choosing between Hidden Power Ice and Hidden Power Grass. Hidden Power Ice gives coverage against Gliscor and Flygon, while Hidden Power Grass is useful mostly for Swampert and Rhyperior. Even if you choose Hidden Power Grass, Flash Cannon can still hit Flygon and Gliscor for decent damage, while using Hidden Power Ice will leave you more or less helpless against Swampert. Hidden Power Fire can OHKO Scizor and Forretress. It works best on the Choice Scarf set and is a decent option on the Steel Killer. Hidden Power Ground can hit Electivire and Jolteon for super effective damage as well as severely damage Heatran and opposing Magnezone.</p>
[Counters]
<p>With its high Special Defense, Latias can switch into any special attack Magnezone carries and set up with Calm Mind, though it must watch out for Explosion. Rotom-A can switch into Magnezone relatively easily, but lacks a way to hurt Magnezone effectively outside of Overheat. Blissey and Snorlax can also easily sponge Magnezone's hits, but must beware of Explosion as well.</p>
<p>Gliscor, Flygon, or Swampert can counter Magnezone depending on which Hidden Power it uses, but if Magnezone Magnet Rises on the switch, they will lack a way to hit it effectively. Zapdos despises switching into Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Ice often, but Heat Wave can 2HKO almost all Magnezone. Heatran is the one Steel that Magnezone fears; most Heatran carry Choice Scarfs and will easily OHKO with Fire Blast or Earth Power.</p>
<p>Dugtrio can trap and OHKO Magnezone unless it carries Shuca Berry and quite a bit of Defense, or if Magnezone used Magnet Rise before Dugtrio can switch in. Opposing Magnezone can trap Magnezone and 2HKO with Hidden Power Fire or OHKO with Hidden Power Ground. Electivire can switch into Magnezone's Electric attacks to activate Motor Drive and proceed to OHKO with Earthquake or 2HKO comfortably with Cross Chop or Flamethrower. Jolteon and Lanturn can absorb Electric attacks with Volt Absorb; Lanturn also resists all of Magnezone's commonly used attacks other than Hidden Power Grass and Explosion. Gardevoir can trap Magnezone with a Traced Magnet Pull and strike back with Focus Blast.</p>
http://www.smogon.com/dp/pokemon/magnezone
[Overview]
<p>Magnezone fills a handy niche of being able to single-handedly beat most of the Steel-types you will encounter in OU, thanks to its unique ability, Magnet Pull. Magnezone also sports an excellent base 130 Special Attack stat, a great Electric-Steel typing (which grants a resistance to 13 of the 17 types), and useful moves, such as Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, and Explosion. If your team has trouble with Steel-types, like Choice Band Scizor and Choice Scarf Jirachi, then there really is no reason to not consider Magnezone for your team.</p>
[SET]
name: Steel Killer
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Explosion / Magnet Rise
item: Leftovers
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 40 Atk / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone's excellent defensive stats, typing, and unique ability allows it to trap many of the most common Steel-types and often come out on top. Substitute lets Magnezone evade status and get in another hit after it has knocked out the trapped Steel-type, assuming it was not broken in the process. Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Grass provide neutral coverage against everything bar Dragon- and Grass-types. Both of the final attacks provide useful utility, but have notable differences.</p>
<p>The EV spread provided allows Magnezone to outpace Pokemon of 229 Speed and below, most notably Adamant Scizor. 40 Attack EVs give Explosion that extra "oomph", but feel free to run a Timid nature and 40 HP EVs instead if you opt for Magnet Rise.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>When choosing which Hidden Power type to run on this set, you should consider what Pokémon are likely to cause your team the most trouble. In general, Hidden Power Grass is the best option since it hits most Ground-types, including Swampert, for super effective damage. Hidden Power Fire will OHKO Scizor regardless of its health, whereas using Thunderbolt may leave you susceptible to Superpower from Swords Dance variants. Hidden Power Ice is a viable alternative which also hits Ground-types for super effective damage, yet at the same time, guarantees OHKOs against Salamence and Flygon. Hidden Power Ground will OHKO Heatran and opposing Magnezone, although residual damage from Stealth Rock may be needed in the former's case.</p>
<p>For the final slot, Explosion is the preferred option for KOing specially defensive walls like Blissey and Latias. This fact is especially important in the case of stall teams, since Blissey can switch into and wall Magnezone indefinitely otherwise. Magnet Rise does have its benefits though, namely that it allows Magnezone to evade Earthquakes from slower Steel-types like Bronzong and non-Agility Metagross.</p>
<p>A previous standard was running a Modest Nature with an EV distribution of 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe, which allowed Magnezone to outpace minimum Speed Skarmory. However, since most Steel-types today invest more EVs into Speed than in the past, the old EV spread is not nearly as effective.</p>
<p>Due to the nature of this set, sweepers that enjoy having opposing Steel-types eliminated are good partners for Magnezone. Salamence and other Dragon-types appreciate the freedom to freely use their STAB attacks. Salamence also resists or is immune to every type Magnezone is weak to and vice-versa. Gengar also makes a great partner due to its ability to threaten Blissey, Rotom-A, and Latias, and its immunity to Ground- and Fighting-type attacks. Gengar, in turn, benefits from Magnezone's ability to eliminate Choice Band Scizor, one of its most common checks.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Ice
move 3: Flash Cannon
move 4: Explosion
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With a Choice Scarf equipped, Magnezone can revenge kill many of the metagame's most potent threats, such as Swords Dance Lucario and Scizor, and other non-Steel types, like Life Orb Gengar. Thunderbolt is Magnezone's most powerful attack for taking down weakened sweepers, while both Hidden Powers are specialized in taking down specific threats. Flash Cannon is a useful secondary STAB which hits Tyranitar for super effective damage. Finally, Explosion provides a semi-reliable way in taking down Blissey and Latias.</p>
<p>The given EV spread nets you a Speed stat of 360 (or 358 if running Hidden Power Fire), which outpaces positively-natured base 110's and below. With a Naive nature and 4 Attack EVs, Explosion will do anywhere from 81.9% - 96.5% against 0/252 Calm Blissey, resulting in a likely KO after Stealth Rock.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The choice between the listed Hidden Powers depends on what you want to revenge kill. Hidden Power Fire will OHKO all Scizor, while Hidden Power Ice will OHKO Salamence and Flygon. For the fourth slot, Toxic is a viable option for wearing down common Magnezone switch-ins like Swampert, Rotom-H, and Latias.</p>
<p>Magnezone is prone to being set-up on or revenge killed after it has netted a kill, so team partners should focus on covering its major weaknesses. Celebi can switch into the Fighting- or Ground-type attacks delivered at Magnezone, while effectively countering bulky Ground-type switch-ins as well. Bulky Water-types, such as Gyarados and Suicune, are great switch-ins against Fire-type attacks coming from the likes of Heatran and Salamence.</p>
<p>As always, the best way to take advantage of this set is by carrying teammates which lure out Choiced Steel-types. Such teammates include Salamence and Gengar.</p>
[SET]
name: SubSalac Sweeper
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Charge Beam
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
item: Salac Berry
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Timid
evs: 28 HP / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone is never thought of as a sweeper, but surprisingly, can take on the role quite effectively. The omnipresence of (Choiced) Steel-types in the OU metagame provides Magnezone with many opportunities to set up. Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Ice form the infamous "BoltBeam" combo that hits every Pokemon in OU, bar Shedinja, opposing Magnezone, and Lanturn, for at least neutral damage. Charge Beam nabs Magnezone Special Attack boosts needed to pull off a sweep, while Substitute lets Magnezone avoid status and lower its HP into Salac Berry's activation range.</p>
<p>The given EVs lands Magnezone at a Speed stat of 234, enough to outpace positive base 110's after Salac Berry's activation. With 28 HP EVs, Salac Berry will activate after three uses of Substitute. An alternate EV spread of 228 HP / 100 Def / 84 SpA / 96 SpD with Leftovers lets Magnezone survive four Seismic Tosses from Blissey, making it much more of a threat against stall teams.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone can replace Thunderbolt with Flash Cannon, which hits Tyranitar for super effective, but leaves you walled by Swampert all the same. On that note, Hidden Power Grass is a viable option over Hidden Power Ice, but it comes at the cost of being walled by Latias.</p>
<p>Pairing Magnezone with Choiced Trick users, such as Latias, makes it easy to come in on Steel-type switch-ins and set up while they are locked into a resisted attack. Latias and Magnezone also cover each other's weaknesses quite nicely. Tyranitar is an excellent partner which eliminates faster Pokemon (than +1 Magnezone), such as Choice Scarf revenge killers, that may try to prevent Magnezone's sweep. Finally, Magnezone will also have trouble taking down Blissey and Swampert, both of which are hampered by Toxic Spikes.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Flash Cannon
move 3: Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Explosion
item: Choice Specs
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Modest
evs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone can be equipped with Choice Specs to further boost its already massive Special Attack. Thunderbolt badly damages anything that doesn't resist it. Flash Cannon is your best weapon against Latias and Tyranitar, while Hidden Power Grass will deal severe damage to most Ground-types attempting to switch into Magnezone. Finally, Explosion allows Magnezone to go out with a bang when low on health, and also comes with the bonus of maiming Blissey and Snorlax switch-ins.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The given EV spread turns Magnezone into a massive powerhouse, with Thunderbolt OHKOing Pokemon like Salamence after Stealth Rock damage. 84 Speed EVs is recommended to outpace minimum Speed Skarmory and Metagross, and the leftover HP EVs allows Magnezone to make better use of its defenses and typing. An alternate EV spread of 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe can be used to outpace Adamant Scizor and Metagross, while either a Mild or Hasty nature can be used if you want to boost Explosion's power.</p>
<p>Magnezone's subpar Speed is its main handicap, so it greatly appreciates paralysis support. Celebi is a great choice for spreading paralysis, since it resists Magnezone's Ground and Fighting weaknesses and can take on bulky Grounds easily. This set's greater focus on sweeping makes Tyranitar a good teammate; it can easily switch into Blissey, Heatran, and Latias, which are the biggest immediate threats to Magnezone, and finish them off with Stone Edge, Crunch, or Pursuit.</p>
[SET]
name: Life Orb Attacker
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Grass
move 3: Flash Cannon / Magnet Rise
move 4: Explosion / Metal Sound
item: Life Orb
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Mild
evs: 84 HP / 88 Atk / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set exchanges a bit of the previous set's power for the ability to switch between attacks. As always, Thunderbolt is Magnezone's more useful STAB option, while Hidden Power Grass KOes most of the Ground-types immune to Thunderbolt. Flash Cannon hits Tyranitar and Latias for super effective and neutral damage, respectively. Finally, Explosion will KO Calm Blissey 100% of the time, but caution around Protect Blissey is a must.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Magnet Rise is a viable option over Flash Cannon, which allows Magnezone to avoid Earthquakes from Ground-type switch-ins. If using Magnet Rise, you may as well consider running Hidden Power Ice over Hidden Power Grass to deal hit Gliscor and Flygon for super effective damage. Using Metal Sound just once allows Magnezone to 3HKO Calm Blissey should you desire simply to not Explode on her.</p>
<p>Magnezone struggles against Flygon and Gliscor, as both are not hit for super effective damage by Hidden Power Grass and can immediately threaten Magnezone with Earthquake. Latias is a great partner who can switch into predicted Earthquakes (although care must be taken with U-turn) and threaten Flygon and Gliscor with Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse and Surf, respectively. Magnezone and Latias also cover each other's weaknesses perfectly. A Gliscor of your own can Baton Pass Agilities to Magnezone to make it a fearsome killing machine.</p>
[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Thunderbolt / Discharge
move 4: Explosion
item: Light Clay
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 96 Def / 162 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>The purpose of this set is to use Magnezone's unique typing and rare ability to set up dual screens for a setup sweeper or Baton Passer. Along with Forretress, it is one of only two Pokemon with access to both screens and a resistance to Dark- and Ghost-type attacks. The moveset is extremely straightforward. Use both Reflect and Light Screen, then Explode to let a sweeper switch in for free. Thunderbolt and Discharge let Magnezone attack if necessary.</p>
<p>With the given HP and Defense EVs, Magnezone will never be 2HKOed by an Adamant Jirachi's Fire Punch and will never be OHKOed by a standard Bronzong's Earthquake (without Reflect). The Special Defense EVs allow Magnezone to never be OHKOed by a Timid Heatran's Fire Blast or Timid Gengar's Focus Blast (without Light Screen).</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>If you feel comfortable with having Explosion as Magnezone's only attack, there are several support options for the last slot. Thunder Wave helps circumvent Magnezone's low Speed, while Magnet Rise gives Magnezone the luxury of being able to set up on Pokemon like Swampert and Hippowdon. Magnezone also has access to both Rain Dance and Sunny Day. If you opt for one of the weather moves, Damp Rock or Heat Rock can be used over Light Clay.</p>
<p>Magnezone's dual screens provide a luxury for Baton Pass teams, in that setting up is made much easier. Gliscor is a common member of Baton Pass-based teams that complements Magnezone extremely well type-wise. Gliscor's relatively short list of weaknesses and access to both Swords Dance and Rock Polish makes it easy to set up and Baton Pass to a recipient, such as Metagross. Vaporeon can pass Wishes to Magnezone so it can continue setting up screens.</p>
[Team Options]
<p>To make the most of Magnezone's unique ability, it should be paired both with Pokemon that lure Steel-types and Pokemon that can take advantage of the absence of Steels. Latias and Gengar tend to attract Scizor, while Dragon-types in general lure bulkier steels like Metagross and Bronzong. By eliminating the opponent's Steel Pokemon with Magnezone, it is much easier for Dragon Dance Salamence or Calm Mind Latias to sweep. Magnezone has trouble with specially defensive Pokemon like Blissey, Snorlax, and Latias, while Rotom-A may also cause problems due to its typing. A strong Pursuit user like Tyranitar can easily weaken or eliminate these Pokemon due to their subpar Defense.</p>
<p>Magnezone's weaknesses can be easily covered with Gyarados, who can also set up on Heatran and Lucario (who are the most common switch-ins after Magnezone has fainted a Pokemon). Salamence and Latias also have good defensive synergy with Magnezone, although Latias is probably the better choice for switching into Fire Blasts due to its higher Special Defense. In return, Magnezone resists Rock-type attacks aimed at Gyarados or Salamence and Ice- and Dark-type attacks aimed at Latias. Celebi resists Ground- and Fighting-type attacks and can spread paralysis with Thunder Wave, while Tyranitar can help eliminate Rotom-A and Blissey while also resisting Fire-type attacks.</p>
<p>Generally, the specially defensive Pokemon that wall Magnezone are paired with physically bulky Pokemon, so mixed attackers can break open the opponent's team. Mixed Salamence is able to hit both physical and special-based walls for high amounts of damage with Draco Meteor and Outrage. Most of the common teammates of Pokemon that threaten Magnezone are actually beaten by Magnezone itself, which means you can focus on using teammates to beat Magnezone's counters.</p>
[Optional Changes]
<p>Discharge can be used on the Steel Killer set if you prefer to have a 30% chance of paralyzing the opponent at the cost of some damage output. Thunder Wave can also be considered on non-attacking sets (excluding the Steel Killer set) to paralyze faster switch-ins like Heatran, Latias, and Rotom-A. Rain Dance can be used on rain teams or if you wish to use Thunder as Magnezone's main STAB. Signal Beam can be used on Choice sets to hit Celebi for 4x super effective damage, but has little use outside of that. Magnezone can also make great use of a Rest + Sleep Talk set given its good defenses and excellent defensive typing.</p>
<p>Magnezone can function with many different Speed EV investments, depending on what you wish to outpace. The most significant are either 84 Speed EVs with a neutral nature, to outpace Skarmory, or 216 Speed EVs with a positive nature, to outpace Adamant Scizor. Running a Speed stat of 190 lets Magnezone outpace 0 Speed Heatran, and 184 with a posititve nature is enough to beat Adamant Tyranitar. Finally, running max Speed outpaces Adamant Metagross and Breloom by one point.</p>
<p>Any set with Explosion can use additional Attack EVs to kill Blissey; with a Life Orb, you only need a 199 Attack stat to guarantee a OHKO, while a 224 Attack stat guarantees a KO without a Life Orb if Blissey has switched into Thunderbolt. A Mild or Hasty nature can deal more damage with Explosion, but Magnezone is usually better off taking advantage of its decent defenses and unique typing.</p>
[Hidden Power]
<p>There are many Hidden Power types that Magnezone can use well. Most sets give the option of choosing between Hidden Power Ice and Hidden Power Grass. Hidden Power Ice gives coverage against Gliscor and Flygon, while Hidden Power Grass is useful mostly for Swampert and Rhyperior. Even if you choose Hidden Power Grass, Flash Cannon can still hit Flygon and Gliscor for decent damage, while using Hidden Power Ice will leave you more or less helpless against Swampert. Hidden Power Fire can OHKO Scizor and Forretress. It works best on the Choice Scarf set and is a decent option on the Steel Killer. Hidden Power Ground can hit Electivire and Jolteon for super effective damage as well as severely damage Heatran and opposing Magnezone.</p>
[Counters]
<p>With its high Special Defense, Latias can switch into any special attack Magnezone carries and set up with Calm Mind, though it must watch out for Explosion. Rotom-A can switch into Magnezone relatively easily, but lacks a way to hurt Magnezone effectively outside of Overheat. Blissey and Snorlax can also easily sponge Magnezone's hits, but must beware of Explosion as well.</p>
<p>Gliscor, Flygon, or Swampert can counter Magnezone depending on which Hidden Power it uses, but if Magnezone Magnet Rises on the switch, they will lack a way to hit it effectively. Zapdos despises switching into Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Ice often, but Heat Wave can 2HKO almost all Magnezone. Heatran is the one Steel that Magnezone fears; most Heatran carry Choice Scarfs and will easily OHKO with Fire Blast or Earth Power.</p>
<p>Dugtrio can trap and OHKO Magnezone unless it carries Shuca Berry and quite a bit of Defense, or if Magnezone used Magnet Rise before Dugtrio can switch in. Opposing Magnezone can trap Magnezone and 2HKO with Hidden Power Fire or OHKO with Hidden Power Ground. Electivire can switch into Magnezone's Electric attacks to activate Motor Drive and proceed to OHKO with Earthquake or 2HKO comfortably with Cross Chop or Flamethrower. Jolteon and Lanturn can absorb Electric attacks with Volt Absorb; Lanturn also resists all of Magnezone's commonly used attacks other than Hidden Power Grass and Explosion. Gardevoir can trap Magnezone with a Traced Magnet Pull and strike back with Focus Blast.</p>
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[Overview]
<p>With its unique ability to trap Steel-types, Magnezone can find a spot on just about any team. It boasts an excellent base 130 Special Attack stat, a great Electric-Steel typing (which grants a resistance to 13 of the 17 types), and useful moves, such as Thunderbolt, Flash Cannon, and Explosion. While Magnezone's Speed is less than average-even its predecessor, Magneton, is faster-it more than compensates with its reliability and power. If your team has trouble with Steel-types, like Choice Band Scizor and Choice Scarf Jirachi, then there is no reason to not consider Magnezone for your team.</p>
[SET]
name: Steel Killer
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Thunderbolt
move 3: Hidden Power Grass / Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Explosion / Magnet Rise
item: Leftovers
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Naive / Timid
evs: 40 Atk / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone's excellent defensive stats, typing, and unique ability help Magnezone to come out on top against most Steel-type Pokemon. Substitute lets Magnezone evade status and get in another hit after it has knocked out the trapped Steel-type.Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Grass provide neutral coverage against everything bar Dragon- and Grass-types. Explosion can prove invaluable against stall teams, removing a Pokemon like Blissey or Latias as it switches in. Magnet Rise gives Magnezone the upper hand against slower Steel-types, namely Metagross, and makes Magnezone even more of a threat to your opponent.</p>
<p>The EV spread provided allows Magnezone to outpace Pokemon of 229 Speed and below, most notably Adamant Scizor. 40 Attack EVs give Explosion that extra "oomph", but feel free to run a Timid nature and 40 HP EVs instead if you opt for Magnet Rise.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p> There are plenty of other Hidden Power types you can consider, depending on what Pokémon cause your team the most trouble. Hidden Power Grass is generally the most consistent option since it hits most Ground-types, including Swampert, for super effective damage. Hidden Power Fire is a guaranteed OHKO on the ubiquitous Scizor, as long as it is not holding an Occa Berry. Hidden Power Ice is a viable alternative which also hits Ground-types for super effective damage, yet at the same time, guarantees OHKOs against Salamence and Flygon. Hidden Power Ground will OHKO Heatran and opposing Magnezone, although residual damage from Stealth Rock may be needed in the former's case.</p>
<p> A previous standard, 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe allows Magnezone to outpace minimum Speed Skarmory. However, with so many Pokemon investing in Speed, this spread will rarely prove its use.</p>
<p>Sweepers that enjoy having opposing Steel-types eliminated are generally good partners for Magnezone. Salamence and other Dragon-types appreciate their STAB attacks being unresisted. Furthermore, the duo of Magnezone and an airborne Dragon-type resists all 17 types, a feat few other duos can boast. Gengar also appreciates a Magnezone on its side, and has immunities to two of Magnezone's weaknesses: Ground and Fighting. In addition, both Salamence and Gengar benefit from Magnezone's ability to eliminate Choice Band Scizor, their most common check.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Fire / Hidden Power Ice
move 3: Flash Cannon
move 4: Explosion
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>With a Choice Scarf equipped, Magnezone can revenge kill numerous threats, such as Swords Dance Lucario and Scizor, and even a few non-Steel types, like Life Orb Gengar. Thunderbolt is Magnezone's most powerful attack attack, quickly finishing off most weakened sweepers. The Hidden Power of your choice is for specific threats, like Scizor and Salamence, respectively. Flash Cannon is a useful secondary STAB which hits Tyranitar for super effective damage. Finally, Explosion is Magnezone's only hope of taking down Blissey and Latias.</p>
<p> With the given EVs (and Hidden Power Ice), Magnezone reaches a Speed of 360, which outpaces positively-natured base 110's and below. With a Naive nature and 4 Attack EVs, Explosion will do anywhere from 81.9% - 96.5% against 0/252 Calm Blissey, resulting in a likely KO after Stealth Rock.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The choice of Hidden Power types depends on what you want to revenge kill. Hidden Power Fire will OHKO all Scizor, while Hidden Power Ice will OHKO Salamence and Flygon. For the fourth slot, Toxic is a viable option for wearing down common Magnezone switch-ins like Swampert, Rotom-H, and Latias.</p>
<p>Magnezone is prone to being set-up on or revenge killed after it has netted a kill, so team partners should focus on covering its major weaknesses. Celebi can switch into the Fighting- or Ground-type attacks delivered at Magnezone, while effectively countering bulky Water-type switch-ins as well. Speaking of bulky Water-types, Pokemon such as Gyarados and Suicune are great switch-ins against Fire-type attacks, and can handle the aforementioned Fighting- and Ground-type attacks fairly well. A great way to take advantage of this set is to carry Pokemon that tend to lure out Choiced Steel-types. Gengar and Salamence can both accomplish this with great ease, and both Pokemon have excellent defensive synergy with Magnezone.</p>
[SET]
name: SubSalac Sweeper
move 1: Substitute
move 2: Charge Beam
move 3: Thunderbolt
move 4: Hidden Power Ice
item: Salac Berry
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Timid
evs: 28 HP / 252 SpA / 216 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p> While Magnezone is seldom thought of as a sweeper, it can take on the role quite effectively. The omnipresence of (Choiced) Steel-types in the OU metagame provides Magnezone with many opportunities to set up. Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Ice form the infamous "BoltBeam" combo that hits every Pokemon in OU, bar Shedinja, opposing Magnezone, and Lanturn, for at least neutral damage. Charge Beam nabs Magnezone Special Attack boosts needed to pull off a sweep, while Substitute lets Magnezone avoid status effects and can safely lower its HP into Salac Berry's activation range.</p>
<p>The given spread lands Magnezone at a Speed stat of 234, enough to outpace positive base 110's after Salac Berry's activation. With 28 HP EVs, Salac Berry will activate after three uses of Substitute. An alternate EV spread of 228 HP / 100 Def / 84 SpA / 96 SpD with Leftovers lets Magnezone survive four Seismic Tosses from Blissey, making it much more of a threat against stall teams.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p> You can replace Thunderbolt with Flash Cannon, giving you coverage against Tyranitar, but leaving you walled by Swampert. On that note, Hidden Power Grass is a viable option over Hidden Power Ice, but it comes at the cost of being walled by Latias.</p>
<p> Pairing Magnezone with Choiced Trick users, such as Latias, is a reliable strategy, as Magnezone can come in on a Tricked Steel-Type, and set up while they are locked into a resisted attack. Latias and Magnezone also cover each other's weaknesses quite nicely. Magnezone will also have trouble taking down Blissey and Swampert, both of whom are hampered by Toxic Spikes.</p>
[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Flash Cannon
move 3: Hidden Power Grass
move 4: Explosion
item: Choice Specs
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Modest
evs: 172 HP / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>Magnezone can be equipped with Choice Specs to further boost its already massive Special Attack. Thunderbolt badly damages anything that doesn't resist it. Flash Cannon is your best weapon against Latias and Tyranitar, while Hidden Power Grass will deal severe damage to most Ground-types attempting to switch into Magnezone. Finally, Explosion allows Magnezone to go out with a bang when low on health, and also comes with the bonus of maiming Blissey and Snorlax switch-ins.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>The given EV spread turns Magnezone into a massive powerhouse, with Thunderbolt OHKOing Pokemon like Salamence after Stealth Rock damage. 84 Speed EVs is recommended to outpace minimum Speed Skarmory and Metagross, and the leftover HP EVs allows Magnezone to make better use of its defenses and typing. An alternate EV spread of 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe can be used to outpace Adamant Scizor and Metagross, while either a Mild or Hasty nature can be used if you want to boost Explosion's power.</p>
<p>Magnezone's subpar Speed is its main handicap, so it greatly appreciates paralysis support. Celebi is a great choice for spreading paralysis, since it resists Magnezone's Ground and Fighting weaknesses and can take on bulky Grounds easily. This set's greater emphasis on sweeping makes Tyranitar a good teammate; it can easily switch into Blissey, Heatran, and Latias, which are the biggest immediate threats to Magnezone, and finish them off with Stone Edge, Crunch, or Pursuit.</p>
[SET]
name: Life Orb Attacker
move 1: Thunderbolt
move 2: Hidden Power Grass
move 3: Flash Cannon / Magnet Rise
move 4: Explosion / Metal Sound
item: Life Orb
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Mild
evs: 84 HP / 88 Atk / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>This set sacrifices a bit of the previous set's power in exchange for versatility. As always, Thunderbolt is Magnezone's invaluable STAB option, while Hidden Power Grass KOes most of the Ground-types immune to Thunderbolt. Flash Cannon hits Tyranitar and Latias for super effective and neutral damage, respectively. Finally, Explosion will KO Calm Blissey 100% of the time, but be wary of Protect.</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>Magnet Rise is a viable option over Flash Cannon, which allows Magnezone to avoid Earthquakes from Ground-type switch-ins. Since Swampert is outsped regardless, Magnet Rise Magnezone is better off with Hidden Power Ice, to dispatch Gliscor and Flygon. Using Metal Sound just once allows Magnezone to 3HKO Calm Blissey should you be hesitant to simply Explode on her.</p>
<p> Without Hidden Power Ice, Magnezone is defenseless against Flygon and Gliscor. Latias is a great partner who can switch into predicted Earthquakes (although care must be taken with U-turn) and threaten Flygon and Gliscor with Draco Meteor/Dragon Pulse and Surf, respectively. Magnezone and Latias also cover each other's weaknesses perfectly, leaving no type unresisted. A Gliscor of your own can Baton Pass Agilities to Magnezone to make it a fearsome killing machine.</p>
[SET]
name: Dual Screens
move 1: Reflect
move 2: Light Screen
move 3: Thunderbolt / Discharge
move 4: Explosion
item: Light Clay
ability: Magnet Pull
nature: Relaxed
evs: 252 HP / 96 Def / 162 SpD
[SET COMMENTS]
<p>The purpose of this set is to use Magnezone's unique typing and rare ability to set up dual screens for a setup sweeper or Baton Passer. The moveset is extremely straightforward. Use both Reflect and Light Screen, then Explode to let a sweeper switch in for free. Thunderbolt or Discharge let Magnezone attack when needed.</p>
<p>With the given HP and Defense EVs, Magnezone will never be 2HKOed by an Adamant Jirachi's Fire Punch and will never be OHKOed by a standard Bronzong's Earthquake ( even without Reflect). The Special Defense EVs allow Magnezone to never be OHKOed by a Timid Heatran's Fire Blast or Timid Gengar's Focus Blast (even without Light Screen).</p>
[ADDITIONAL COMMENTS]
<p>If you are comfortable with having Explosion as Magnezone's only attack, there are several support options for the last slot. Thunder Wave helps circumvent Magnezone's low Speed, while Magnet Rise gives Magnezone the luxury of being able to set up on Pokemon like Swampert and Hippowdon. Magnezone also has access to both Rain Dance and Sunny Day. If you opt for one of the weather moves, Damp Rock or Heat Rock can be used over Light Clay.</p>
<p> The benefits of dual screens can be unmatched, especially on Baton Pass teams. With the increased defenses, your opponent will struggle to interrupt your chain, and you will be less pressured to try to sweep prematurely. Gliscor is a common member of Baton Pass-based teams and it also has great defensive synergy with Magnezone. Gliscor's relatively short list of weaknesses and access to both Swords Dance and Rock Polish makes it easy to set up and Baton Pass to a recipient, such as Metagross. Vaporeon can pass Wishes to Magnezone so it can repeat the process if needed.</p>
[Team Options]
<p>To make the most of Magnezone's unique ability, it should be paired both with Pokemon that lure Steel-types and Pokemon that can take advantage of the absence of Steels. Latias and Gengar tend to attract Scizor, while Dragon-types in general lure bulkier steels like Metagross and Bronzong. Once you have eliminated opposing Steel-types, you will find your sweep with Salamence or Latias much more secure. Tyranitar is another great partner here: It loves the idea of Scizor being eliminated, and can easily handle Pokemon that give Magnezone trouble, such as Blissey and Rotom-A.</p>
<p>Generally, the specially defensive Pokemon that wall Magnezone are paired with physically bulky Pokemon, so mixed attackers should have no trouble breaking open the opponent's team. Mixed Salamence is able to hit both physical and special-based walls for high amounts of damage with Draco Meteor and Outrage. Jirachi fears Earthquake just as much as Magnezone does, but it can set easily set up on both Blissey and Rotom-A. Infernape has a hard time switching in on-well-anything, but it is an excellent wallbreaker, and does a lot of damage to Pokemon that can trouble Magnezone, like Celebi, Blissey, Tyranitar, and Swampert.</p>
[Optional Changes]
<p>Discharge can be used on the Steel Killer set if you favor a higher chance of paralysis over power. Thunder Wave can be chosen over Explosion or Magnet Rise on just about any set, to paralyze faster switch-ins like Heatran, Latias, and Rotom-A. Rain Dance can be used on rain teams or if you wish to use Thunder as Magnezone's main STAB. Signal Beam can be used on Choice sets to hit Celebi for 4x super effective damage, but has little additional use. Magnezone can also make great use of a Rest + Sleep Talk set given its good defenses and excellent defensive typing.</p>
<p>Magnezone can function with many different Speed EV investments, depending on what you wish to outpace. The most significant are either 84 Speed EVs with a neutral nature, to outpace Skarmory, or 216 Speed EVs with a positive nature, to outspeed Adamant Scizor. Running a Speed stat of 190 lets Magnezone outpace minimum Speed Heatran, and 184 with a posititve nature is enough to beat Adamant Tyranitar. Finally, by running max Speed, you can be sure to outrun Adamant natured Metagross and Breloom.</p>
<p>Any set with Explosion can use additional Attack EVs to secure the kill on Blissey. With a Life Orb, you only need a 199 Attack stat to guarantee a OHKO, while a 224 Attack stat guarantees a KO without a Life Orb if Blissey has switched into Thunderbolt. A Mild or Hasty nature will also increase Explosion's damage output, but Magnezone is usually better off taking advantage of its decent defenses and unique typing.</p>
[Hidden Power]
<p>There are many Hidden Power types that Magnezone can use well. Most sets give the option of choosing between Hidden Power Ice and Hidden Power Grass. Hidden Power Ice gives coverage against Gliscor and Flygon, while Hidden Power Grass is useful mostly for Swampert and Rhyperior. Even if you choose Hidden Power Grass, Flash Cannon can still hit Flygon and Gliscor for decent damage, while using Hidden Power Ice will leave you more or less helpless against Swampert. Hidden Power Fire can be used on the Steel Killer and Choice Scarf sets, as it OHKOes both Scizor and Forretress. Hidden Power Ground can hit Electivire and Jolteon for super effective damage as well as severely damage Heatran and opposing Magnezone.</p>
[Counters]
<p>With its high Special Defense, Blissey can easily switch in and sponge any of Magnezone's special attacks. Latias and Snorlax can also switch in with impunity, and set up with Calm Mind and Curse, respectively. However, all three of the aforementioned Pokemon must be wary of Explosion. Rotom-A does not fear Explosion at all and can switch into Magnezone relatively easily, but must rely on Overheat to inflict any damage.</p>
<p>Gliscor, Flygon, or Swampert can counter Magnezone depending on which Hidden Power it uses, but only Swampert stands a chance against a Magnezone with Magnet Rise. Zapdos despises switching into Thunderbolt and Hidden Power Ice often, but Heat Wave can 2HKO almost all Magnezone. Heatran is the one Steel that Magnezone fears; Choice Scarf Heatran can easily will easily OHKO with Fire Blast or Earth Power. Tyranitar can switch into anything but Flash Cannon, and easily OHKO Magnezone with Earthquake.</p>
<p>Dugtrio can trap and OHKO any Magnezone that isn't protected by Magnet Rise or Shuca Berry. Opposing Magnezone also pose a threat, as they can trap Magnezone and KO with Hidden Power Fire or Ground. Electivire can switch into Magnezone's Electric attacks to activate Motor Drive and proceed to OHKO with Earthquake or 2HKO comfortably with Cross Chop or Flamethrower. Lanturn can absorb Electric attacks with Volt Absorb, and also resists all of Magnezone's commonly used special attacks, except Hidden Power Grass. Jolteon also has Volt Absorb, but unlike Lanturn, does not have any offensive choices against Magnezone, and is not quite as durable. Gardevoir can trap Magnezone with a Traced Magnet Pull and strike back with Focus Blast.</p>
