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.
It dislikes cold places, so it blows scorching flames to make the environment suitable for itself.
The fiery surface of its body gives off a wavering, rippling glare that is similar to the sun.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Water Pulse 2x55-65% Water Gun 2x39-47% | ||
 Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x55-65% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Water Gun 2x33-41% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
 Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x49-59% Rock Throw 2x39-47% | ||
 Slowpoke WaterPsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Water Pulse 2x56-68% Water Gun 2x40-48% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Whiscash builds →Mud Bomb 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x44-52% Water Gun 2x35-44% Mud-Slap 2x19-24% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Qwilfish builds →Water Gun 2x27-34% Rollout 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 2x48-58% Rock Throw 2x40-48% | ||
Slowpoke WaterPsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x77-92% Water Pulse 2x53-64% Water Gun 2x37-44% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Whiscash builds →Surf 2x71-84% Mud Bomb 2x53-64% Water Pulse 2x51-60% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Qwilfish builds →Surf 2x57-68% Water Gun 2x27-32% Rollout 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Dig 2x60-72% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% Rock Throw 2x40-48% | ||
 Buizel Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Buizel builds →Surf 2x60-72% Dig 2x52-61% Rock Tomb 2x37-45% Water Gun 2x29-36% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x76-90% Water Pulse 2x50-60% Water Gun 2x37-43% Whirlpool 2x31-37% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Whiscash builds →Surf 2x68-80% Mud Bomb 2x50-60% Water Pulse 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Qwilfish builds →Surf 2x57-67% Water Gun 2x28-33% Whirlpool 2x24-30% Rollout 2x26-31% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Graveler builds →Dig 2x99-117%KO Rock Tomb 2x76-90% Rock Throw 2x62-73% Rollout 2x39-47% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Dig 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% Rock Throw 2x39-47% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x75-89% Water Pulse 2x52-62% Water Gun 2x35-42% Whirlpool 2x33-39% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Whiscash builds →Surf 2x70-83% Mud Bomb 2x52-62% Water Pulse 2x48-56% Rock Tomb 2x44-51% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Qwilfish builds →Surf 2x55-65% Brine 2x40-48% Water Gun 2x28-33% Whirlpool 2x25-30% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x123-146%KO Dig 2x101-119%KO Rock Tomb 2x75-89% Rock Throw 2x62-74% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Dig 2x57-68% Rock Tomb 2x45-53% Rock Throw 2x38-45% | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Of Rage Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Gyarados builds →Surf 2x57-67% Whirlpool 2x26-31% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x74-89% Water Pulse 2x52-61% Water Gun 2x36-43% Whirlpool 2x31-37% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Whiscash builds →Surf 2x67-80% Mud Bomb 2x49-58% Water Pulse 2x46-55% Rock Tomb 2x41-49% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Qwilfish builds →Surf 2x54-64% Brine 2x39-46% Water Gun 2x26-31% Whirlpool 2x22-28% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x119-141%KO Dig 2x96-113%KO Rock Tomb 2x72-86% Rock Throw 2x62-73% | ||
Gyarados Water | A | |
Obtain MethodLake Of Rage Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 2x139-163%KO Surf 2x58-68% Waterfall 2x123-145%KO Whirlpool 2x25-29% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x75-89% Waterfall 2x89-105%KO Brine 2x55-66% Water Pulse 2x51-61% | ||
Whiscash WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Whiscash builds →Aqua Tail 2x94-111%KO Surf 2x69-82% Waterfall 2x84-100%KO Mud Bomb 2x51-61% | ||
Qwilfish WaterPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Qwilfish builds →Surf 2x55-66% Waterfall 2x98-116%KO Brine 2x39-47% Water Gun 2x26-32% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Graveler builds →Earthquake 2x123-145%KO Dig 2x98-116%KO Rock Tomb 2x74-87% Rock Throw 2x62-74% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Flygon can KO Magmar with Earthquake (159-187%). Starmie threatens a KO with Surf (104-123%). Swampert's Earthquake also KOs at 136-161%.
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x159-187%KO Outrage95-112%KO U Turn18-22% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Starmie builds →Rapid Spin15-18% Surf 2x104-123%KO Thunderbolt35-41% Ice Beam17-20% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x136-161%KO Ice Beam12-14% Waterfall 2x109-128%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x110-129%KO Stone Edge 2x165-194%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | C | |
Ground is super effective against MagmarView Garchomp → | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Belly Drum, Cross Chop and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Magmar Best Moveset
Psychic coverage keeps opponents guessing about Magmar's real targets. Nothing provides extra utility while max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Timid nature handle the stat profile. Flame Body ties it together.
Best Build
Magmar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
- Confuse Ray
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Barrier and Belly Drum give Magmar options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Magmar in HeartGold & SoulSilver
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 HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Magmar starts with Magby at Lv. 14-16 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Breed Magby from MagmarBreed from Magmar at the Day Care.
Step 2Magmar ✓Burned Tower - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Building5%EarlyMorning/nightBurned Tower - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Building5%EarlyMorning/nightBurned Tower - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.16 Building5%MidDayBurned Tower - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.16 Building5%MidDayor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Magmar Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Magmar fills the attacker 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