Stats & Training
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.
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit out of its arms. Its breath also sears and sizzles.
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit out of its arms. Its breath also sears and sizzles.
Magmortar Weakness
Magmortar's Fire typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, and Rock. The Fire typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. 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 type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Flygon can KO Magmortar with Earthquake (130-154%). Swampert threatens a KO with Earthquake (112-132%). Aerodactyl's Stone Edge also KOs at 135-159%.
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x130-154%KO Outrage78-92% U Turn15-18% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x112-132%KO Ice Beam10-12% Waterfall 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magmortar View Aerodactyl builds →Earthquake 2x90-106%KO Stone Edge 2x135-159%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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 39 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Barrier, Belly Drum, Cross Chop and 7 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Magmortar Best Moveset
Prediction matters here. Choice Scarf means Magmortar can't change moves after clicking, but the payoff is speed patching through item lock. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Flame Body back that up. Electric coverage prevents free switches.
Best Build
Magmortar best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Thunderbolt
- Focus Blast
- Hidden Power Grass
- Fire Blast
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Overheat and Flare Blitz for the basics, but Magmortar's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Poison and Electric hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Magmortar in HeartGold & SoulSilver
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 in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Magmortar in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Magmortar 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 2Catch or Evolve MagmarBurned Tower - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.14 Building5%EarlyMorning/nightBurned Tower - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.14 Building5%EarlyMorning/nightBurned Tower - B1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.16 Building5%MidDayBurned Tower - B1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.16 Building5%MidDayor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Step 3Magmortar ✓
Magmortar Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Magmortar works as a wallbreaker with 540 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in HeartGold & SoulSilver's meta. Thunderbolt with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, watch for Milotic (Water), Golem (Ground), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Magmortar. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, run Thunderbolt, Focus Blast, Hiddenpowergrass, and Fire Blast on Magmortar. Thunderbolt is the most common pick at 20% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 4DPDebut
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