How to get Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone & Sandy Shocks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
Magnemite and its evolutions Magneton and Magnezone are available to catch inPokemon Scarlet & Violet.Here’s where you may find them – as well as details on its new Ancient Form, Sandy Shocks.
Magnemite is often tricky to locate in Pokemongames, and that’s no different in Scarlet & Violet, where you’ll need to search a specific area of the Paldea map under the right weather conditions to find one.
Below, you’ll see exactly where to find Magnemite in Scarlet & Violet, as well as details of its evolutions Magneton and Magnezone. We’ve also got information on the Ancient Paradox version, Sandy Shocks.
Where to find Magnemite in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
You can find Magnemite in the northern parts ofEast Province (Area Two)and the southern parts ofEast Province (Area Three). It’s most likely to appear in the sky on a rainy day.
How to evolve Magnemite into Magneton
Magnemite evolves into Magneton automatically when itreaches Level 30. There are no special items or tasks required for this evolution process.
How to evolve Magneton into Magnezone
Magneton evolves into Magnezone when it’sexposed to a Thunder Stone. There’s no minimum level required to complete this evolution process.
You can find Thunder Stones in the wild or purchase one from theDelibird Shop.
Where to find Sandy Shocks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
The Ancient Paradox version of Magneton is an Electric/Ground-type Pokemon called Sandy Shocks, and it’sexclusive to Pokemon Scarlet.
Sandy Shocks can only be obtained once you’vecompleted the main gameand the end credits have rolled. Travel toArea Zeroand search along the rocky terrain byResearch Outpost 2to find it.
The good news is that Sandy Shocks will respawn just like most other Pokemon in the Paldea region, so don’t worry if you accidentally defeat it in battle – leave and come back to this area.
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That’s everything you need to know about Magnemite and its evolutions! Check out some more Pokemon Scarlet & Violet guides below:
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