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.
Legend has it that this Pokémon was born from the crater of a volcano. When wounded, it bathes in lava to heal its body, much as one would soak in a hot spring.
Magmar Weakness
Type-wise, Magmar takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. 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 |
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Gyarados builds →Hydro Pump 2x69-81% Aqua Tail 2x138-163%KO Surf 2x58-69% Waterfall 2x124-146%KO | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Dondozo builds →Wave Crash 2x153-180%KO Hydro Pump 2x74-88% Aqua Tail 2x114-135%KO Surf 2x61-73% | ||
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Quaxly (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Quaquaval builds →Wave Crash 2x178-210%KO Hydro Pump 2x91-107%KO Surf 2x74-88% Liquidation 2x127-150%KO | ||
 Cloyster WaterIce | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Cloyster builds →Hydro Pump 2x91-107%KO Surf 2x74-88% Liquidation 2x104-122%KO Waterfall 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Vaporeon Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Vaporeon builds →Hydro Pump 2x111-131%KO Muddy Water 2x93-109%KO Surf 2x93-109%KO Liquidation 2x78-92% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast10-12% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch21-25% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Torkoal builds →Eruption23-27% Heat Wave15-17% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon15-17% Dragon Pulse32-37% | ||
 Farigiraf NormalPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityArmortail ItemThroat Spray NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Magmar View Farigiraf builds →Psychic31-37% | ||
Scarlet & Violet 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 50 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Magmar Best Moveset
Magmar hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Bold nature with max HP and Defense EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Vitalspirit adds utility.
Best Build
Magmar best EVs are HP and Defense
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Follow Me
- Protect
- Will O Wisp
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Follow Me
- Protect
- Helping Hand
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Clear Smog
- Scorching Sands
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Magmar's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Overheat and Flare Blitz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Magmar in Scarlet & Violet
Magmar can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Magby from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Magmar Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, Magmar fills the attacker role. It's a mixed attacker with base 95 Attack and 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