Everything pushes toward special damage here. Magmortar's Sp. Atk does the work, Defense pays the price. But you're still getting 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO. Tough to catch, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Use of a strange item caused this Pokémon to evolve. Fireballs launched from the ends of its tubelike arms are hot enough to melt an iron pot in an instant.
Magmortar's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Magmortar's special bulk (base 95 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 |
Gholdengo's Shadow Ball hits Magmortar for 60-70%. Incineroar's Knock Off hits Magmortar for 38-45%. Greninja's Surf also KOs at 117-138%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball60-70% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSafetygoggles NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Incineroar builds →Knock Off38-45% Flare Blitz35-41% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse52-62% Ice Beam19-23% Surf 2x117-138%KO U Turn13-16% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x161-190%KO Rapid Spin27-32% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Corviknight builds →U Turn11-13% | ||
Magmortar evolved from Magby's chain using a trade. It's a non-standard trigger, so check the details below. Breed this form to get Magby eggs (average hatch time). The evolution from Magby pushed Magmortar to 540 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +55. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Magmortar to get Magby eggs using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Bulk and offense in one package. Magmortar runs Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in with a Timid nature, so it survives long enough to threaten with Flamethrower. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs and Electric and Psychic coverage make it hard to safely switch into.
Best Build
Magmortar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Scorching Sands
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Follow Me
- Clear Smog
- Helping Hand
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Protect
- Thunderbolt
- Follow Me
Special Tank Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Flamethrower
- Lava Plume
- Scorching Sands
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Clear Smog
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
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Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Follow Me
- Clear Smog
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Scorching Sands
- Fire Blast
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Follow Me
- Clear Smog
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Scorching Sands
- Fire Blast
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Magmortar's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Overheat and Flare Blitz for same-type damage. Flamethrower and Fire Blast are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The offense anchors on Fire Blast and Flamethrower, with coverage across 7 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Magmortar that handles most situations. Flamethrower and Fire Blast give it enough punch where it matters.
STAB runs through Overheat and Flare Blitz for the basics, but Magmortar's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Poison and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
STAB runs through Overheat and Flare Blitz for the basics, but Magmortar's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Poison and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
No wild encounters for Magmortar in Scarlet & Violet. Bring Magby over from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
The chain to Magmortar requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Magby at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Magmortar in Legends: Arceus
To get Magmortar, start by catching Magby through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagbyFirespit IslandGrass WaterUncommon
Step 3Magmortar ✓Space-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetGrass DistortionRareor evolve from Magmar (Step 2)
Magmortar's 3-stage chain starts with Magby, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Magmortar in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Magby is your first catch on the way to Magmortar. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 16-63 across 6 total spots in the chain.
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 2Evolve into Magmar
Step 3Magmortar ✓
A trade step sits in Magmortar's 3-stage chain from Magby. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Magby shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Magmortar in Sword & Shield
The path to Magmortar starts with Magby at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
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 2Catch or Evolve MagmarBallimere 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)
Step 3Magmortar ✓
Magmortar works as a wallbreaker with 540 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list: a solid choice for the right team. That 125 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Watch for Milotic (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Magmortar. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Flame Body has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. That's the one you want on Magmortar. Vital Spirit is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Magmortar is a special attacker with base 125 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 83 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Magmortar has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Since Diamond & Pearl, Magmortar has been in 13 games. Requiring a trade evolution to obtain means it's consistently available but requires more effort than simply catching it in the wild.
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