Magmortar Best Moveset
125 Sp. Atk at 83 Speed on Fire with AbilityFlame Body burning on contact. The moveset runs one of the higher special Fire TermStab outputs in the lower tiers. 75/67/95 bulk leans special. Tera Fire amplifies the special damage. The Speed limits where it competes, but the raw Sp. Atk behind Fire moves hits hard when it connects.
125 Sp. Atk with Thunderbolt, Focus Blast, and Fire coverage in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Wide movepool but 83 Speed left Magmortar in an awkward middle ground.
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Grass
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Rose briefly in Gen V (Black & White). Choice Specs from 125 Sp. Atk hit hard, and the wide movepool made predictions difficult for opponents. The one gen Magmortar climbed.
Best Moves
Best Build
Magmortar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Fire Blast
- Flamethrower
Recommended Teammates
Mega Fire-types like Charizard Y dwarfed Magmortar's damage output in Gen VI (X & Y). 83 Speed was too slow for the faster metagame. Dropped back down.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
The wide movepool didn't matter in Gen VII (Sun & Moon) when Magmortar couldn't outspeed threats to fire it off. 83 Speed was the constant problem.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
- Focus Blast
Recommended Teammates
Stuck between tiers in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Too strong for the lowest level but 83 Speed and no priority kept it from breaking through.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Scorching Sands
- Fire Blast
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Fell to the bottom in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Five gens of mediocrity. 125 Sp. Atk was good but not elite, and the Speed never improved.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Flamethrower
- Scorching Sands
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Magmortar Weakness
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 |
What is Magmortar Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Magmortar
Dragapult's Draco Meteor hits Magmortar for 42-50%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin26-31% | ||
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Dragapult builds →U Turn12-15% Draco Meteor42-50% Shadow Ball26-31% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball21-25% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Corviknight builds →U Turn11-13% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Magmortar
Magmortar's 3-stage chain starts with Magby, which appears at moderate 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 SV
Magby is your first catch on the way to Magmortar. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch MagbyCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve MagmarCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Step 3Magmortar ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Magmortar egg.
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 PLA
To get Magmortar, start by catching Magby through walking encounters at Lv. 26-62. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagbyFirespit IslandLv.26-29GrassRate 15%
Step 3Magmortar ✓Space-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 5%or evolve from Magmar (Step 2)
Magmortar's 3-stage chain starts with Magby, which appears at moderate 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 BDSP
Magby is your first catch on the way to Magmortar. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 58-63 across 3 total spots in the chain.
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 SwSh
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 FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve MagmarBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense Sunor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Step 3Magmortar ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Magmortar egg.
Base Stats
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 Guide
Magmortar works as a wallbreaker with 540 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a situational pick that fills a niche. 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.
No. Magmortar is not catchable in the wild. It only comes from trade-evolving Magmar. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Magmar to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required. The Magmarizer must be held during the trade. Bring one over from a sibling Gen 3 game if needed.
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.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves