Magmar's built around mixed offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Sp. Atk EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Legend has it that this Pokémon was born from the crater of a volcano. When wounded, it bathes in lava to heal its body, much as one would soak in a hot spring.
Type-wise, Magmar takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Magmar's special bulk (base 85 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast10-12% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch21-25% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Torkoal builds →Eruption23-27% Heat Wave15-17% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon15-17% Dragon Pulse32-37% | ||
 Farigiraf NormalPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityArmortail ItemThroat Spray NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Farigiraf builds →Psychic31-37% | ||
Magmar is partway through a three-stage line between Magby and Magmortar. The chain involves a trade, so it's not a straightforward grind. Sp.Atk has grown the most so far (+30), but there's still another 45 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Magmar to get Magby eggs using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Magmar hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Bold nature with max HP and Defense EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Vitalspirit adds utility.
Best Build
Magmar best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Follow Me
- Protect
- Will O Wisp
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Follow Me
- Protect
- Helping Hand
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Clear Smog
- Scorching Sands
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
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Doubles Utility Moveset
- Lava Plume
- Will O Wisp
- Leer
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Double Edge
- Mach Punch
- Brick Break
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Burning Jealousy
- Clear Smog
- Protect
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Lava Plume
- Will O Wisp
- Leer
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Double Edge
- Mach Punch
- Brick Break
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Burning Jealousy
- Clear Smog
- Protect
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Magmar's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Overheat and Flare Blitz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Magmar's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Fire Blast and Flamethrower, and Normal and Steel coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Breeding's the move. Belch and Belly Drum give Magmar options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
TMs define Magmar's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Overheat and Flare Blitz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 8 types. That's where the options open up.
Magmar can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Magby from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
A few locations for Magmar with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Magmar in Legends: Arceus
Step 1Catch MagbyFirespit IslandGrass WaterUncommon
Step 2Magmar ✓Firespit IslandGrass WaterUncommonor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Magmar doesn't appear wild. Catch Magby instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Magmar. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Magmar in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Magmar starts with Magby at Lv. 16-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch MagbyVolcanic CaveGrass Lv.16-63 Volcano30%MidUnique encounterSandsear CaveGrass Lv.16-63 Desert20%MidUnique encounterTyphlo CavernGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterSandsear CaveGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameTyphlo CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameVolcanic CaveGrass Lv.58-63 VolcanoPostPost-game
Step 2Magmar ✓
A solid number of locations for Magmar with moderate rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Magmar in Sword & Shield
To get Magmar, start by catching Magby through walking encounters at Lv. 60-65. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagbyFrostpoint FieldShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostIntense SunFrostpoint FieldSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostIntense SunGiant's FootSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunGiant's FootShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunSnowslide SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostIntense SunSnowslide SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water19%PostIntense SunGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostIntense SunGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostIntense SunOld CemeteryShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostIntense SunOld CemeterySwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostIntense SunSlippery SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-6518%PostIntense SunSlippery SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-6518%PostIntense Sun
Step 2Magmar ✓Ballimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostIntense SunBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostIntense SunFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostIntense SunFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostIntense SunGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunOld CemeteryShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunOld CemeterySwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunSnowslide SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostIntense SunSnowslide SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice10%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense SunThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostIntense Sunor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Magmar isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Magmortar to unlock its full potential. At 495 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Flame Body is the go-to ability for Magmar. It has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its hidden ability Vital Spirit can work in specific setups.
Magmar fills the attacker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 95 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Base 93 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Magmar has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1Y
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X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
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Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
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