In Sword & Shield, 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.

What is Magmar weak to?

In Sword & Shield, Magmar's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

How do you evolve Magmar?

In Sword & Shield, Magby evolves into Magmar at level 30. Magmar evolves into Magmortar while holding a Magmarizer. Magmar is a middle-stage evolution in the Magby line.

What is the best ability for Magmar?

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.

What role does Magmar play in battle?

In Sword & Shield, 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.

Magmar - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Pivot

CTier

93Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats

Above

HP65

Attack95

Defense57

Sp. Atk100

Sp. Def85

Speed93

Total495

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height1.3 m

Weight44.5 kg

Base XP173

Abilities

Flame Body

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Vital SpiritHATop Pick

Prevents sleep.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe

Special Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

Magmar dispatches its prey with fire. But it regrets this habit once it realizes that it has burned its intended prey to a charred crisp.

Magmar Weakness

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.

Magmar Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Ground, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

6Resist

0Immune

Score0

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Ground Rock

½xResist

Fire Grass Ice Bug Steel Fairy

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Grass Ice Bug Steel

How to Beat Magmar in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

Toxapex PoisonWater	A
Available Moves Moves LiquidationLv. 35 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Magmar Liquidation 2x 76-89% Mud Shot 2x 22-27% View Toxapex builds →
Golisopod BugWater	B
Available Moves Moves LiquidationLv. 44 DiveTM45 Razor ShellLv. 32 Rock SlideTM22 Damage vs Magmar Liquidation 2x 130-153%KO Dive 2x 122-144%KO Razor Shell 2x 115-136%KO Rock Slide 2x 76-90% View Golisopod builds →
Flygon GroundDragon	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeLv. 44 Earth PowerLv. 38 DigTM15 Rock SlideTM22 Damage vs Magmar Earthquake 2x 126-149%KO Earth Power 2x 70-82% Dig 2x 101-120%KO Rock Slide 2x 63-74% View Flygon builds →
Seismitoad WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 DigTM15 Rock SlideTM22 Stomping TantrumTM98 Damage vs Magmar Dive 2x 98-116%KO Dig 2x 98-116%KO Rock Slide 2x 61-73% Stomping Tantrum 2x 92-109%KO View Seismitoad builds →
Barbaracle RockWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveTM45 DigTM15 Razor ShellLv. 36 Rock SlideTM22 Damage vs Magmar Dive 2x 105-124%KO Dig 2x 70-83% Razor Shell 2x 100-118%KO Rock Slide 2x 100-118%KO View Barbaracle builds →

Sword & Shield 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

3 Forms

#240Magby

Level 30

#126Magmar

Trade + Magmarizer

#467Magmortar

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Magby

Fire

Magmar

Fire

Magmortar

Fire

65+20

75+10

ATK

95+20

DEF

57+20

67+10

SP.ATK

100+30

125+25

SP.DEF

85+30

95+10

SPE

93+10

83-10

BST

365D-Tier

495C-Tier+130

540B-Tier+45

ROLE

Balanced

Attacker

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Mixed

Special

Breeding

Moderate

Breed with Magmar to get Magby eggs using 52 partners from the Humanshape egg group.

Egg Groups

Humanshape

Gender

♂75.0%♀25.0%

Hatch Time

25 cycles·6,425 steps

Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Breed With (best first)

Sword & Shield Magmar Best Moveset

Magmar hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Modest nature with spread EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Vitalspirit adds utility.

Best Build

Experimental

Ability

Vital Spirit

Item

EvioliteBULK

Best Nature for Magmar

Modest+SPA

Magmar best EVs are Speed and Sp. Atk

EVs

SpA

Spe

Doubles Utility Moveset

Lava PlumeSTAB
Will O WispSTAB
LeerUtility
ProtectFAST +4

Recommended Teammates

GolduckExcellent

AegislashExcellent

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 8 types. That's where the options open up.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Ember

C4010025Fire

Lv 1

Leer

S—10030Normal

Lv 1

Smog

—307020Poison

Lv 1

Smokescreen

D—10020Normal

Lv 12

Clear Smog

S50—15Poison

Lv 16

Flame Wheel

C6010025Fire

Lv 20

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 24

Scary Face

——10010Normal

Lv 28

Fire Punch

C7510015Fire

Lv 34

Lava Plume

S8010015Fire

Lv 40

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

Lv 46

Flamethrower

S9010015Fire

Lv 52

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

Lv 58

Fire Blast

B110855Fire

Lv 64

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM Moves

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR01

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

TM43

Brick Break

S7510015Fighting

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TM39

Facade

C7010020Normal

TR15

Fire Blast

B110855Fire

TM03

Fire Punch

C7510015Fire

TM13

Fire Spin

D358515Fire

TR02

Flamethrower

S9010015Fire

TR55

Flare Blitz

B12010015Fire

TM59

Fling

——10010Dark

TR64

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TR13

Focus Energy

C——30Normal

TM09

Giga Impact

B150905Normal

TR36

Heat Wave

B959010Fire

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TR31

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TR07

Low Kick

D—10020Fighting

TM75

Low Sweep

—6510020Fighting

TM01

Mega Kick

C120755Normal

Mega Punch

C808520Normal

TR43

Overheat

B130905Fire

TM60

Power Swap

———10Psychic

TM25

Protect+4

S——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM76

Round

C6010015Normal

TM26

Scary Face

——10010Normal

TM16

Screech

D—8540Normal

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM23

Thief

D6010025Dark

TM05

Thunder Punch

C7510015Electric

TR35

Uproar

C9010010Normal

TM38

Will-O-Wisp

S—8515Fire

Egg Moves

Magmar doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Burning Jealousy

S701005Fire

Tutor

Scorching Sands

C7010010Ground

How to Get Magmar in Sword & Shield

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 Magby
Frostpoint Field
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Frostpoint Field
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Foot
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Foot
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Intense Sun
Snowslide Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Snowslide Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice
20%Post
Intense Sun
Three-Point Pass
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Intense Sun
Three-Point Pass
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
20%Post
Intense Sun
Ballimere Lake
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Water
19%Post
Intense Sun
Ballimere Lake
SwordGrass Lv.60-65 Water
19%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Old Cemetery
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Old Cemetery
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
ShieldGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
SwordGrass Lv.60-65
18%Post
Intense Sun
Train until Level 30
Step 2Magmar ✓
Ballimere Lake
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
10%Post
Intense Sun
Ballimere Lake
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water
10%Post
Intense Sun
Frostpoint Field
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Intense Sun
Frostpoint Field
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Bed
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Foot
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Giant's Foot
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Old Cemetery
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Old Cemetery
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Slippery Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Snowslide Slope
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Intense Sun
Snowslide Slope
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice
10%Post
Intense Sun
Three-Point Pass
ShieldOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
Three-Point Pass
SwordOverworld Lv.60-65
10%Post
Intense Sun
or evolve from Magby (Step 1)

Magmar Guide

In Sword & Shield, 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.
In Sword & Shield, Magmar's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Golem (Rock), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Sword & Shield, Magby evolves into Magmar at level 30. Magmar evolves into Magmortar while holding a Magmarizer. Magmar is a middle-stage evolution in the Magby line.
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 Sword & Shield, 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

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Shuckle BugRock	B
Available Moves Moves Rock ThrowLv. 15 RolloutLv. 5 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Magmar Rock Throw 2x 24-29% Rollout 2x 16-19% Rock Blast 2x 16-19% View Shuckle builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Smack DownLv. 4 Rock BlastTM54 Damage vs Magmar Rock Slide 2x 56-68% Rock Throw 2x 40-48% Smack Down 2x 40-48% Rock Blast 2x 24-29% View Onix builds →
Krabby Water	C
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 20 Mud ShotLv. 12 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Magmar Bubble Beam 2x 32-39% Mud Shot 2x 18-23% Water Gun 2x 19-24% View Krabby builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 20 Mud ShotLv. 12 Damage vs Magmar Bubble Beam 2x 48-58% Mud Shot 2x 45-53% View Palpitoad builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Magmar Water Gun 2x 32-39% View Lombre builds →

Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Smack DownLv. 4 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Magmar Rock Slide 2x 56-67% Rock Throw 2x 39-46% Smack Down 2x 39-46% Sand Tomb 2x 28-33% View Onix builds →
Krabby Water	C
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 20 Mud ShotTM53 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Magmar Bubble Beam 2x 28-33% Mud Shot 2x 15-19% Water Gun 2x 17-21% Whirlpool 2x 17-21% View Krabby builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 20 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Magmar Bubble Beam 2x 46-54% Mud Shot 2x 39-46% View Palpitoad builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 24 Mud ShotTM53 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Magmar Bubble Beam 2x 46-54% Mud Shot 2x 25-31% Water Gun 2x 28-33% Whirlpool 2x 24-29% View Lombre builds →
Shellos Water	D
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 15 Ancient PowerLv. 20 Mud ShotTM53 Water GunLv. 1 Damage vs Magmar Water Pulse 2x 39-46% Ancient Power 2x 25-31% Mud Shot 2x 24-28% Water Gun 2x 28-33% View Shellos builds →

Sudowoodo Rock	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 1 Rock TombLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Magmar Stone Edge 2x 120-143%KO Rock Tomb 2x 73-86% Rock Throw 2x 64-75% Sand Tomb 2x 29-35% View Sudowoodo builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock SlideLv. 20 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Smack DownLv. 4 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Magmar Rock Slide 2x 54-64% Rock Throw 2x 38-45% Smack Down 2x 38-45% Sand Tomb 2x 28-34% View Onix builds →
Krabby Water	C
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 20 Mud ShotTM53 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Magmar Bubble Beam 2x 25-30% Mud Shot 2x 14-18% Water Gun 2x 19-23% Whirlpool 2x 15-19% View Krabby builds →
Palpitoad WaterGround	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 20 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Magmar Bubble Beam 2x 44-53% Mud Shot 2x 38-45% View Palpitoad builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Bubble BeamLv. 24 Mud ShotTM53 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Magmar Bubble Beam 2x 41-49% Mud Shot 2x 25-30% Water Gun 2x 28-34% Whirlpool 2x 25-30% View Lombre builds →

Lunatone RockPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Magmar Stone Edge 2x 79-93% Rock Slide 2x 61-73% Rock Throw 2x 42-50% Sand Tomb 2x 19-23% View Lunatone builds →
Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Magmar Water Pulse 2x 54-64% Water Gun 2x 37-44% Whirlpool 2x 34-41% View Pelipper builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveLv. 28 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Magmar Dive 2x 88-105%KO Water Gun 2x 34-41% Whirlpool 2x 32-38% View Cramorant builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Magmar Stone Edge 2x 120-143%KO Rock Slide 2x 91-108%KO Rock Throw 2x 61-73% Sand Tomb 2x 29-35% View Solrock builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves Aqua TailLv. 28 Muddy WaterLv. 34 DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Magmar Aqua Tail 2x 99-117%KO Muddy Water 2x 61-73% Dig 2x 88-105%KO Mud Shot 2x 39-47% View Quagsire builds →

Lunatone RockPsychic	A
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Magmar Stone Edge 2x 79-94% Rock Slide 2x 61-72% Rock Throw 2x 41-50% Sand Tomb 2x 20-24% View Lunatone builds →
Pelipper WaterFlying	B
Available Moves Moves Water PulseLv. 20 Water GunLv. 1 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Magmar Water Pulse 2x 56-66% Water Gun 2x 37-44% Whirlpool 2x 32-39% View Pelipper builds →
Cramorant FlyingWater	C
Available Moves Moves DiveLv. 28 Water GunLv. 7 WhirlpoolTM36 Damage vs Magmar Dive 2x 88-105%KO Water Gun 2x 35-41% Whirlpool 2x 30-36% View Cramorant builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Stone EdgeLv. 35 Rock SlideLv. 15 Rock ThrowLv. 1 Sand TombTM49 Damage vs Magmar Stone Edge 2x 119-140%KO Rock Slide 2x 91-107%KO Rock Throw 2x 61-72% Sand Tomb 2x 29-35% View Solrock builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves Aqua TailLv. 28 Muddy WaterLv. 34 DigTM15 Mud ShotTM53 Damage vs Magmar Aqua Tail 2x 100-118%KO Muddy Water 2x 61-72% Dig 2x 88-105%KO Mud Shot 2x 39-47% View Quagsire builds →

Excadrill GroundSteel	A
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Rapid Spin Iron Head Swords Dance Damage vs Magmar Earthquake 2x 115-135%KO Rapid Spin 19-23% View Excadrill builds →
Slowking WaterPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves ScaldSTAB TeleportUtility Slack Off Future Sight Damage vs Magmar Scald 2x 44-52% View Slowking builds →
Nihilego RockPoison	A
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Power Gem Grass Knot Stealth Rock Sludge Wave Damage vs Magmar Power Gem 2x 61-72% View Nihilego builds →
Garchomp DragonGround	A
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB Swords Dance Scale Shot Stealth Rock Damage vs Magmar Earthquake 2x 112-132%KO View Garchomp builds →
Starmie WaterPsychic	B
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves Ice Beam RecoverRecovery Thunderbolt Hydro Pump Damage vs Magmar Ice Beam 13-16% Thunderbolt 27-31% Hydro Pump 2x 98-115%KO View Starmie builds →