Stats & Training
Magmar's built around mixed offense. Sp. Atk leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 2 Sp. Atk stat exp. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It dislikes cold places, so it blows scorching flames to make the environment suitable for itself.
The fiery surface of its body gives off a wavering, rippling glare that is similar to 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Rock Throw 2x39-47% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Geodude builds →Rock Throw 2x59-71% Mud-Slap 2x29-35% | ||
 Slowpoke WaterPsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Slowpoke builds →Water Gun 2x24-29% Mud-Slap 2x16-20% | ||
 Totodile Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Totodile builds →Water Gun 2x29-35% Mud-Slap 2x16-20% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Rock Throw 2x40-48% Mud-Slap 2x19-24% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Geodude builds →Rock Throw 2x56-68% Mud-Slap 2x27-34% | ||
Slowpoke WaterPsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Slowpoke builds →Water Gun 2x24-29% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Totodile Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Totodile builds →Water Gun 2x24-29% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x74-88% Water Gun 2x35-42% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Dig 2x60-71% Rock Throw 2x39-46% Mud-Slap 2x17-21% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Geodude builds →Dig 2x85-100%KO Rock Throw 2x56-67% Rollout 2x35-42% Mud-Slap 2x24-29% | ||
Slowpoke WaterPsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Slowpoke builds →Surf 2x46-54% Dig 2x49-58% Water Gun 2x24-29% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Totodile Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Totodile builds →Surf 2x49-58% Dig 2x49-58% Water Gun 2x24-29% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x76-90% Water Gun 2x37-43% Whirlpool 2x31-37% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Graveler builds →Dig 2x99-117%KO Rock Throw 2x62-73% Rollout 2x39-47% Mud-Slap 2x28-33% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Dig 2x59-70% Rock Throw 2x39-47% Mud-Slap 2x17-20% | ||
Slowpoke WaterPsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Slowpoke builds →Surf 2x44-53% Dig 2x49-58% Water Gun 2x22-27% Mud-Slap 2x14-18% | ||
Totodile Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Totodile builds →Surf 2x48-57% Dig 2x49-58% Water Gun 2x22-27% Whirlpool 2x19-23% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x73-87% Water Gun 2x35-42% Whirlpool 2x30-35% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Graveler builds →Dig 2x92-110%KO Rock Throw 2x60-71% Rollout 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Dig 2x55-65% Rock Throw 2x35-42% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Slowpoke WaterPsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Slowpoke builds →Surf 2x43-52% Dig 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x22-26% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Totodile Water | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Totodile builds →Surf 2x46-55% Dig 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x22-26% Whirlpool 2x22-26% | ||
 Gyarados Water | C | |
Obtain MethodLake Of Rage Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Gyarados builds →Surf 2x57-68% Whirlpool 2x24-29% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x73-87% Water Gun 2x35-42% Whirlpool 2x30-35% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Graveler builds →Dig 2x92-110%KO Rock Throw 2x60-71% Rollout 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Dig 2x55-65% Rock Throw 2x35-42% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Slowpoke WaterPsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Slowpoke builds →Surf 2x43-52% Dig 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x22-26% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Gyarados Water | C | |
Obtain MethodLake Of Rage Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Gyarados builds →Surf 2x57-68% Waterfall 2x52-61% Whirlpool 2x24-29% | ||
Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Obtain MethodUnion Cave Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Lapras builds →Surf 2x73-87% Water Gun 2x35-42% Whirlpool 2x30-35% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Graveler builds →Dig 2x92-110%KO Rock Throw 2x60-71% Rollout 2x38-45% Mud-Slap 2x27-32% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Onix builds →Dig 2x55-65% Rock Throw 2x35-42% Mud-Slap 2x16-19% | ||
Slowpoke WaterPsychic | D | |
Obtain MethodSlowpoke Well Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Slowpoke builds →Surf 2x43-52% Dig 2x47-56% Water Gun 2x22-26% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
In Gold & Silver, Golem can KO Magmar with Earthquake (146-173%). Starmie's Surf hits Magmar for 83-97%. Nidoking's Earthquake also KOs at 128-151%.
 Golem RockGround | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Golem builds →Earthquake 2x146-173%KO Explosion121-143%KO Rapid Spin25-29% | ||
 Starmie WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Starmie builds →Surf 2x83-97% Rapid Spin17-20% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Nidoking builds →Earthquake 2x128-151%KO Ice Beam12-14% Thunder29-35% | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Vaporeon builds →Surf 2x89-105%KO | ||
Gold & Silver 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 15 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Karate Chop, Mega Punch and 1 more.
Gold & Silver Magmar Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Cross Chop
- Thunder Punch
- Confuse Ray
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Barrier and Karate Chop give Magmar options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Fire Blast and Flamethrower. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Magmar in Gold & Silver
Magby doesn't appear in the wild, so the 2-stage path to Magmar starts at the nursery. Catch Magmar first, breed for Magby, then evolve through the chain.
Where To Catch Magmar in Gold & Silver
The path to Magmar starts with Magby at Lv. 14-16 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Breed Magby from MagmarBreed from Magmar at the Day Care.
Step 2Magmar ✓Burned Tower - B1FGoldGrass Lv.14 Building5%EarlyMorning/nightBurned Tower - B1FSilverGrass Lv.14 Building5%EarlyMorning/nightBurned Tower - B1FGoldGrass Lv.16 Building10%MidDayBurned Tower - B1FSilverGrass Lv.16 Building10%MidDayor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Magmar Guide
In Gold & Silver, 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 Gold & Silver, 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.
In Gold & Silver, Magmar does the job early-game if you need a Fire type on your team. Evolve it into Magmortar before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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