Is Magmortar Good in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Playthrough?
Magmarizer trade from Magmar. 125 Special Attack makes it the strongest non-Mega special Fire option. Handles Steven's Steel squad and Glacia. Hoenn's native Fire roster (Blaziken, Camerupt, Torkoal) competes, but Magmortar hits harder on the special side.
Magby trades roughly evenly with Roxanne's team.
Magby has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.
Magby resists most of Wattson's coverage and hits back hard.
Magby trades roughly evenly with Flannery's team.
Magby has the type edge here and should clean up Norman's team.
Magby trades roughly evenly with Winona's team.
Tate & Liza's team hits Magby's weaknesses hard.
Wallace's team hits Magby's weaknesses hard.
Magmortar has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.
Magmortar has the type edge here and should clean up Phoebe's team.
Magmortar has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.
Drake's team hits Magmortar's weaknesses hard.
Magmortar has the type edge here and should clean up Steven's team.
Catch Magby on Mirage Spots (walking, Lv 36-38, common).
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Sidney.
How to Get Magmortar in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The chain to Magmortar requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Magby at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
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
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Shellos builds →Surf 2x57-67% Mud Bomb 2x27-33% | ||
 Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Piplup builds →Surf 2x57-67% Rock Tomb 2x27-33% | ||
 Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
 Mudkip Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Mudkip builds →Surf 2x51-61% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% Mud-Slap 2x10-12% | ||
 Tympole Water | D | |
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Shellos builds →Surf 2x56-67% Mud Bomb 2x28-33% | ||
Oshawott Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift | ||
Piplup Water | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Piplup builds →Surf 2x56-67% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
Tympole Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Tympole builds →Surf 2x52-61% Mud Shot 2x20-26% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
 Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x62-74% Rock Tomb 2x32-39% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Archen Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x78-92% Dig 2x41-48% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Dewott Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Oshawott (Route 101 Gift) | ||
 Sandslash Ground | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Sandslash builds →Dig 2x84-99% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% | ||
Prinplup Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Piplup (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Prinplup builds →Surf 2x62-73% Dig 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x31-37% | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x94-111%KO Dig 2x84-99% Surf 2x35-41% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x78-93% Dig 2x40-47% | ||
 Clamperl Water | C | |
 Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x60-71% Dig 2x58-68% Rock Tomb 2x43-52% | ||
Ludicolo WaterGrass | C | |
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Torterra builds →Earthquake 2x115-135%KO Rock Tomb 2x46-55% | ||
Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x79-94% Dig 2x41-49% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Rampardos builds →Rock Tomb 2x97-115%KO Dig 2x86-102%KO Surf 2x36-43% | ||
Clamperl Water | C | |
Feraligatr Water | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Totodile (Route 101 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Feraligatr builds →Surf 2x62-74% Dig 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x44-53% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Rampardos builds →Stone Edge 2x161-190%KO Dig 2x86-101%KO Surf 2x35-41% | ||
 Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x138-163%KO Dig 2x75-88% | ||
 Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 2x124-146%KO Dig 2x66-78% | ||
 Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Kabutops builds →Dive 2x96-113%KO Stone Edge 2x118-139%KO Dig 2x63-75% | ||
 Clawitzer Water | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Clawitzer builds →Surf 2x84-99% Smack Down 2x29-34% | ||
 Cranidos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x187-220%KO Earthquake 2x84-99% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Rhydon builds →Earthquake 2x130-153%KO Stone Edge 2x130-153%KO Surf 2x27-32% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Tyrantrum builds →Stone Edge 2x122-145%KO Earthquake 2x81-96% | ||
Archeops Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Archen (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Archeops builds →Stone Edge 2x139-164%KO Earthquake 2x93-109%KO | ||
Kabutops RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Kabuto (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Kabutops builds →Dive 2x95-112%KO Stone Edge 2x117-138%KO Dig 2x63-75% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x240-282%KO Earthquake 2x106-126%KO Surf 2x33-39% | ||
Tyrantrum RockDragon | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tyrunt (Rustboro City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Tyrantrum builds →Head Smash 2x183-215%KO Earthquake 2x81-96% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x129-153%KO Stone Edge 2x86-102%KO Surf 2x40-47% | ||
 Relicanth WaterRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Relicanth builds →Head Smash 2x141-167%KO Dive 2x76-90% Earthquake 2x63-74% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodMirage Spots Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Terrakion builds →Stone Edge 2x129-153%KO Earthquake 2x86-102%KO | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Swampert can KO Magmortar with Earthquake (152-179%). Landorus threatens a KO with Explosion (164-193%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 233-274%.
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x152-179%KO Scald 2x33-39% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Landorus builds →Explosion164-193%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Terrakion builds →Close Combat140-164%KO Stone Edge 2x233-274%KO Rock Slide 2x175-206%KO | ||
Magmortar Evolutions
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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Belch, Belly Drum and 11 more.
ORAS Magmortar Best Moveset
125 Sp. Atk fires special Fire TermStab at real power. AbilityVital Spirit blocks sleep. Mixed 95 Attack provides physical coverage options. The moveset earns C-tier through special Fire attacking, but 83 Speed goes second against faster Fire types like Infernape and Arcanine.
Best Build
Magmortar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Flamethrower
- Psychic
- Hidden Power Grass
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
STAB runs through Overheat and Flare Blitz for the basics, but Magmortar's real strength is the 11-type coverage spread. Poison and Electric hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
Base Stats
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit from the ends of its arms. It lives in volcanic craters.
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit out of its arms. Its breath also sears and sizzles.
Magmortar Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Magmortar works as a wallbreaker with 540 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. Thunderbolt with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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