How to get Magnemite, Magneton, Magnezone & Sandy Shocks in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Daniel Megarry
Magnemite in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Magnemite and its evolutions Magneton and Magnezone are available to catch in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet. Here’s where you can find them – as well as details on its new Ancient Form, Sandy Shocks.

Magnemite is often tricky to locate in Pokemon games, 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.

Magnemite locations in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Where to find Magnemite in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

You can find Magnemite in the northern parts of East Province (Area Two) and the southern parts of East 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 it reaches 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’s exposed 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 the Delibird 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’s exclusive to Pokemon Scarlet.

Sandy Shocks can only be obtained once you’ve completed the main game and the end credits have rolled. Travel to Area Zero and search along the rocky terrain by Research Outpost 2 to 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.

That’s everything you need to know about Magnemite and its evolutions! Check out some more Pokemon Scarlet & Violet guides below:

Where to find Noibat & Noivern in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Spiritomb in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet Where to find Igglybuff, Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff & Paradox Form in Scarlet & Violet | How to get Misreavus, Mismagius & Flutter Mane | How to get Delibird & Iron Bundle | How to get Makuhita, Hariyama & Iron Hands | How to get Basculin & Basculegion | Where to find Swablu & Altaria in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Sneasel, Weavile & Sneasler | Where to find Orthworm | Where to find Mimikyu in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Ditto in Scarlet & Violet | How to get Eevee & Eeveelutions in Scarlet & Violet | Where to find Fidough & Dachsbun | How to get all starters in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

About The Author

Daniel graduated from university with a degree in Journalism and English Language, before spending five years at GAY TIMES covering LGBTQ+ news and entertainment. He then made the switch to video game journalism where he produces news, features, and guides for Pokemon, Fortnite, Nintendo, and PlayStation games. Daniel also has a passion for any games with queer representation.