No. 081
Magnemite
Magnet Pokémon
Magnemite at a Glance
Magnemite (No. 081) is a Electric/Steel Pokémon in the Magnet Pokémon category. In a typical playthrough it becomes most useful after you reach Sparkling Skylands, so plan its unlock around that milestone instead of forcing it too early.
Its A-rated Engineering specialty makes it a dependable fit for factory modules work, and the secondary Power Systems skill lets it cover a second lane when your roster is thin. It is most efficient when paired with the materials it already favors — Copper Ore, Pokemetal Fragment.
Work Specialty
Magnemite works best on engineering tasks and can back up power systems duties. Its A-rated fit makes it a strong pick for the right worksite.
Worksites
Materials
Copper Ore, Pokemetal Fragment
Habitat
Magnemite is a Townside habitat resident first unlocked in Sparkling Skylands. Set up the right furniture and comfort before expecting it to spawn.
Requirements
- Industrial furniture x3
- Comfort 65+
How to Use Magnemite
Magnemite fits naturally into a team that needs engineering work. Unlock its Townside habitat in Sparkling Skylands first, then match the required furniture and comfort to start spawning it reliably. Pair it with a transport or hauling partner to keep extraction cycles continuous, and revisit the assignment after each new area unlock.
Strategic Role & Deployment Advice
As a Electric/Steel type, Magnemite occupies a specific niche in your island's ecosystem. Depending on the current season and your island's biome development, its utility can range from a dedicated specialist to a versatile generalist. We recommend evaluating its role every time you unlock a new area or upgrade your main storage facilities.
For players focused on rapid expansion, Magnemite is best deployed in a "Support Cycle" where it handles secondary resource gathering while your S-tier specialists focus on the primary bottlenecks. If you are in the early-to-mid game, prioritize its habitat setup to ensure you have a steady supply of its unique materials, which are often required for advanced furniture recipes.
In co-op sessions, Magnemite excels when paired with teammates who can provide stamina buffs or speed modifiers. Its Electric/Steel typing often grants it resistance to specific environmental hazards found in the later zones, making it a safer pick for long-distance extraction runs compared to more fragile species.
Optimization and Team Synergy
To get the most out of Magnemite, look for synergy with other residents of the same type or those that share its worksite preferences. A team of Electric/Steel Pokémon often benefits from shared habitat bonuses, reducing the overall furniture cost while maintaining high productivity levels.
If you find that Magnemite's output is lagging behind, check its current comfort level and furniture proximity. Even a B-tier worker can outperform an S-tier specialist if the environment is perfectly optimized. Small adjustments to the placement of its preferred furniture can lead to significant gains in gathering speed and specialty success rates.