Magmortar Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Magmortar Pokemon Guide

Magmortar is a Fire-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Magmortar’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

Normal Form

Magmortar

Shiny Form

Shiny Magmortar

Magmortar Description

Magmortar is a Generation 4 Pokemon with a distinct evolution method and a battle role shaped by its Fire typing, abilities and move options.

Magmortar Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Magmortar, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Magmortar

National Dex

#0467

Type

Fire

Species

Blast Pokemon

Height

5’03” / 1.6 m

160 cm

Weight

149.9 lbs / 68.0 kg

68.0 kg

Abilities

Flame Body, Vital Spirit

Magmortar Stats

Magmortar’s stat profile supports its usual battle role and helps define whether it is better as an attacker, defender, pivot or utility Pokemon across different games.

Magmortar Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Magmortar can use several important moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Magmortar’s most useful and recognizable attacks, coverage moves and support options.

Flamethrower

A reliable Fire-type STAB move with good accuracy.

Fire Blast

A stronger Fire-type option when Magmortar needs extra damage.

Lava Plume

A Fire-type attack with burn utility.

Thunderbolt

Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.

Focus Blast

Coverage against Rock, Dark, Normal and Steel-type Pokemon.

Psychic

Coverage against Poison and Fighting-type Pokemon.

Will-O-Wisp

Burns physical attackers and adds defensive utility.

Solar Beam

Covers Water, Ground and Rock-type Pokemon in sun-based sets.

Magmortar All Moves

Use the section below to view Magmortar’s move list by learn method and current version group where supported.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
1	Leer	Normal	Status	–	100
1	Smog	Poison	Special	30	70
1	Smokescreen	Normal	Status	–	100
12	Clear Smog	Poison	Special	50	–
16	Flame Wheel	Fire	Physical	60	100
20	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	–	100
24	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
28	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
34	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
40	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
46	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
52	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
58	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
64	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Acid Spray	Poison	Special	40	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Burning Jealousy	Fire	Special	70	100
TM	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	–	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
TM	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Heat Crash	Fire	Physical	–	100
TM	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	95	90
TM	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	100
TM	Low Kick	Fighting	Physical	–	100
TM	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	65	100
TM	Metronome	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Overheat	Fire	Special	130	90
TM	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Scorching Sands	Ground	Special	70	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	100
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Taunt	Dark	Status	–	100
TM	Temper Flare	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100
TM	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100
TM	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
TM	Weather Ball	Normal	Special	50	100
TM	Will O Wisp	Fire	Status	–	85

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Belch	Poison	Special	120	90
Belly Drum	Normal	Status	–	–
Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
Follow Me	Normal	Status	–	–
Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Magmortar Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Magmortar is a Fire-type Pokemon. Its typing gives it useful advantages in some matchups while also creating clear weaknesses that players should plan around.

Type

Fire

Weaknesses

Water, Ground, Rock

Resistances

Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy

Immunities

None

Magmortar Abilities

Magmortar’s abilities support its role by improving its matchup value, defensive utility or offensive pressure depending on the game and format.

Magmortar Evolution

Magmortar’s evolution line centers on Magmar and its specific evolution method. The cards below show the main line used for this guide.

Stage 1

Magby

Starting form

Stage 2

Magmar

Evolves from Magby at Level 30

Stage 3

Magmortar

Evolves from Magmar when traded holding a Magmarizer.

Where to Find Magmortar in Pokemon Games

Magmortar’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Magmortar is obtained through its evolution method rather than as a common wild encounter.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon Red	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon Gold	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon Ruby	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Sapphire	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Emerald	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon FireRed	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Not available because Magmortar had not been introduced yet.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve from Magmar.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon Black	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon White	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Black 2	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon White 2	Evolve from Magmar.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon X	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Y	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve from Magmar.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon Sun	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Not available in this game.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon Sword	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Shield	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Evolve from Magmar.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon Scarlet	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Violet	Evolve from Magmar.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Not available in this game.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Magmortar
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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