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.
Born in the spout of a volcano, its body is covered by flames that shimmer like the sun.
Born in the spout of a volcano, its body is covered by flames that shimmer like 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)
In Diamond & Pearl, 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 → | ||
Diamond & Pearl 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, Cross Chop, Dynamic Punch and 6 more.
Diamond & Pearl 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 Cross Chop give Magmar options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Magmar in Diamond & Pearl
Magmar doesn't appear wild. Catch Magby instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Magmar. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Magmar in Diamond & Pearl
To get Magmar, start by catching Magby through walking encounters at Lv. 22-27. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch MagbyRoute 227DiamondGrass Lv.22 RouteRareMidDual-slot: LeafGreenRoute 227PearlGrass Lv.22 RouteRareMidDual-slot: LeafGreenStark Mountain - OutsidePearlGrass Lv.22 VolcanoRareMidDual-slot: LeafGreenStark Mountain - OutsideDiamondGrass Lv.22 VolcanoRareMidDual-slot: LeafGreenStark Mountain - EntranceDiamondGrass Lv.25 VolcanoRareMidDual-slot: LeafGreenStark Mountain - EntrancePearlGrass Lv.25 VolcanoRareMidDual-slot: LeafGreenStark Mountain - InteriorPearlGrass Lv.27 VolcanoRareMidDual-slot: LeafGreenStark Mountain - InteriorDiamondGrass Lv.27 VolcanoRareMidDual-slot: LeafGreen
Step 2Magmar ✓
Magmar Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, 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 Diamond & Pearl, 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