Weavile & Magnezone: Pokémon Diamond & Pearl Guide

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Hey there! So you're looking to get your hands on some cool Pokémon in Diamond and Pearl, huh? This section is all about Weavile and Magnezone. We'll cover how to get them, what moves they can learn, and their stats so you know exactly what you're working with.

#461 Weavile

Weavile is a speedy Ice/Dark-type Pokémon that evolves from Sneasel. It's known for its high Attack and Speed, making it a great offensive threat.

How to get Weavile: You'll need a Sneasel and a Razor Claw. Level up your Sneasel while holding the Razor Claw at night, and boom – Weavile!

Weavile's Moveset

Weavile can learn a bunch of useful moves as it levels up. Here's what it gets:

Name	Type	Level
Embargo	Dark	Start
Revenge	Fighting	Start
Assurance	Dark	Start
Scratch	Normal	Start
Leer	Normal	Start
Taunt	Dark	Start
Quick Attack	Normal	8
Screech	Normal	10
Faint Attack	Dark	14
Fury Swipes	Normal	21
Nasty Plot	Dark	24
Icy Wind	Ice	28
Night Slash	Dark	35
Fling	Dark	38
Metal Claw	Steel	42
Dark Pulse	Dark	49

Weavile's Egg Moves

If you're breeding, Weavile can also inherit these moves from its parents:

Counter (Fighting)
Spite (Ghost)
Foresight (Normal)
Reflect (Psychic)
Bite (Dark)
Crush Claw (Normal)
Fake Out (Normal)
Double Hit (Normal)
Punishment (Dark)
Pursuit (Dark)
Ice Shard (Ice)
Ice Punch (Ice)

Weavile's TM/HM Compatibility

Weavile can learn a wide variety of TMs and HMs, giving it great coverage. Some notable ones include:

TM/HM	Name	Notes
TM01	Focus Punch
TM04	Calm Mind
TM06	Toxic
TM07	Hail
TM10	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day
TM12	Taunt
TM13	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard
TM15	Hyper Beam
TM17	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance
TM21	Frustration
TM23	Iron Tail
TM27	Return
TM28	Dig
TM30	Shadow Ball
TM31	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team
TM40	Aerial Ace
TM41	Torment
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM45	Attract
TM46	Thief
TM49	Snatch
TM52	Focus Blast
TM56	Fling
TM58	Endure
TM63	Embargo
TM65	Shadow Claw
TM66	Payback
TM68	Giga Impact
TM72	Avalanche
TM75	Swords Dance
TM77	Psych Up
TM78	Captivate
TM79	Dark Pulse
TM81	X-Scissor
TM82	Sleep Talk
TM83	Natural Gift
TM84	Poison Jab
TM85	Dream Eater
TM87	Swagger
TM90	Substitute
HM01	Cut
HM03	Surf
HM04	Strength
HM06	Rock Smash

Weavile's Base Stats

Weavile's stats are pretty impressive, especially its Attack and Speed:

Pokemon Name	HP	Attack	Defense	S. Attack	S. Defense	Speed
Weavile	70	120	65	45	85	125

#462 Magnezone

Magnezone is an Electric/Steel-type Pokémon that evolves from Magneton. It's a bulky special attacker with a unique typing that gives it a lot of resistances.

How to get Magnezone: You need a Magneton and you have to level it up specifically within Mt. Coronet. If you try to level it up elsewhere, it won't evolve!

Magnezone's Moveset

Magnezone has a solid set of moves it learns by leveling up:

Name	Type	Level
Mirror Coat	Psychic	Start
Barrier	Psychic	Start
Metal Sound	Steel	Start
Tackle	Normal	Start
Thundershock	Electric	6
Supersonic	Normal	11
Sonicboom	Normal	14
Thunder Wave	Electric	17
Spark	Electric	22
Lock-On	Normal	27
Magnet Bomb	Steel	30
Screech	Normal	34
Discharge	Electric	39

Magnezone's Base Stats

Magnezone boasts high Special Attack and good defenses:

Pokemon Name	HP	Attack	Defense	S. Attack	S. Defense	Speed
Magnezone	70	70	115	130	90	60

Tips: Weavile is all about hitting fast and hard with its physical attacks, so focus on moves that take advantage of its high Attack and Speed. Magnezone is a special attacker, so boost its Special Attack and use its Electric/Steel typing to wall certain opponents.