Stats & Training
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.
Found near the mouth of a volcano. This fire-breather’s body temperature is nearly 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly amidst flames.
Magmar Weakness
Type-wise, Magmar takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Dig 2x88-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x59-71% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Squirtle builds →Waterfall 2x49-59% Dig 2x43-51% Water Pulse 2x39-47% Bubble 2x29-35% | ||
 Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x84-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Dig 2x88-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-82% Rock Throw 2x59-71% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Squirtle builds →Waterfall 2x49-59% Dig 2x43-51% Water Pulse 2x39-47% Bubble 2x29-35% | ||
Sandshrew Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Sandshrew builds →Earthquake 2x100-118%KO Dig 2x84-100%KO Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
 Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x122-145%KO Dig 2x99-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x49-59% Sand Tomb 2x45-53% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% Dig 2x56-67% Rock Tomb 2x45-53% Rock Throw 2x39-46% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x105-124%KO Dig 2x84-99% Rock Tomb 2x62-74% Rock Throw 2x53-64% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Squirtle builds →Waterfall 2x45-53% Dig 2x40-47% Water Pulse 2x35-42% Bubble 2x24-28% | ||
 Cubone Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Cubone builds →Earthquake 2x74-88% Dig 2x60-71% Bone Club 2x51-60% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
Dugtrio Ground | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Dugtrio builds →Earthquake 2x127-150%KO Dig 2x103-122%KO Rock Tomb 2x53-63% Sand Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Dig 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 2x45-53% Rock Throw 2x36-44% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x90-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-81% Rock Blast 2x31-38% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Rock Throw 2x55-66% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Squirtle builds →Surf 2x53-63% Waterfall 2x47-56% Dig 2x41-48% Water Pulse 2x36-44% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x76-91% Waterfall 2x69-81% Water Pulse 2x53-63% Water Gun 2x36-44% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Dig 2x58-69% Rock Tomb 2x45-53% Rock Throw 2x36-44% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Rhyhorn builds →Earthquake 2x111-131%KO Dig 2x90-106%KO Rock Tomb 2x69-81% Rock Blast 2x31-38% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Geodude builds →Earthquake 2x108-128%KO Dig 2x88-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x66-78% Rock Throw 2x55-66% | ||
Squirtle Water | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Squirtle builds →Surf 2x53-63% Waterfall 2x47-56% Dig 2x41-48% Water Pulse 2x36-44% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x73-86% Waterfall 2x65-77% Water Pulse 2x50-59% Water Gun 2x34-41% | ||
 Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodBerry Forest Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Golduck builds →Surf 2x79-93% Waterfall 2x69-82% Dig 2x56-67% Water Pulse 2x54-64% | ||
 Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Dewgong builds →Surf 2x61-73% Waterfall 2x55-66% Water Pulse 2x42-50% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x67-80% Dig 2x54-64% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Rock Throw 2x34-41% | ||
 Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x75-89% Waterfall 2x67-80% Water Pulse 2x52-61% Rock Tomb 2x39-45% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSilph Co Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Hydro Pump 2x91-107%KO Surf 2x74-88% Waterfall 2x67-79% Water Pulse 2x51-60% | ||
Golduck Water | C | |
Obtain MethodBerry Forest Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Golduck builds →Surf 2x81-96% Waterfall 2x73-86% Dig 2x58-69% Water Pulse 2x54-64% | ||
Dewgong WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Dewgong builds →Surf 2x64-75% Waterfall 2x58-69% Water Pulse 2x44-51% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Earthquake 2x71-84% Dig 2x56-66% Rock Tomb 2x44-51% Rock Throw 2x36-43% | ||
Omanyte RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Omanyte builds →Surf 2x78-92% Waterfall 2x69-81% Ancient Power 2x40-47% Water Pulse 2x52-62% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Tyranitar can KO Magmar with Rock Slide (179-210%). Aerodactyl threatens a KO with Rock Slide (205-241%). Starmie's Surf also KOs at 104-123%.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Tyranitar builds →Rock Slide 2x179-210%KO Earthquake 2x158-186%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRockhead ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x182-214%KO Rock Slide 2x205-241%KO Double Edge108-128%KO | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin17-20% Ice Beam17-20% Thunderbolt35-41% Surf 2x104-123%KO | ||
 Claydol GroundPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin25-30% Earthquake 2x149-176%KO Explosion124-146%KO Psychic29-34% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
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 28 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Cross Chop, Karate Chop and 3 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Magmar Best Moveset
This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Flame Body supports the gameplan, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs mean Magmar doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Magmar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Hidden Power Grass
- Thunder Punch
- Flamethrower
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Barrier and Cross Chop give Magmar options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Fire Blast and Flamethrower. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Magmar in FireRed & LeafGreen
Magby doesn't appear in the wild, so the 2-stage path to Magmar starts at the nursery. Catch Magmar first, breed for Magby, then evolve through the chain.
Where To Catch Magmar in FireRed & LeafGreen
Step 1Breed Magby from MagmarBreed from Magmar at the Day Care.
Step 2Magmar ✓Mt. Ember - BaseGrass Lv.38-40 VolcanoRareLateor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Magmar Guide
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Magmar fills the pivot role. It's a special attacker with base 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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves