The Essentials on Magmar
- Type
- Fire
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Water, Ground, Rock Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Stats
- Total 495 · top stat: Special Attack (100) Detail
- In Current Games
- Scarlet and Violet: No. 14 in the Blueberry Pokédex
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Magmar in French · ブーバー, Boober in Japanese · Magmar in German All Languages
Overview
Magmar is a Fire-type Pokémon, No. 126 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Spitfire Pokémon. Height: 1.3 m, weight: 44.5 kg.
Magmar evolves from Magby and evolves into Magmortar.
Ability: Flame Body. Hidden Ability: Vital Spirit. Magmar is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#126
National Pokédex
Category
Spitfire Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
65
255
Attack
95
255
Defense
57
255
Special Attack
100
255
Special Defense
85
255
Speed
93
255
Total
495
Min HP (Lv. 100)
240
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
334
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Fire). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Water
×2
Ground
×2
Rock
×2
Normal (×1) — 9 types
Normal
×1
Electric
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 6 types
Fire
×½
Grass
×½
Ice
×½
Bug
×½
Steel
×½
Fairy
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
The Pokémon is full of vitality, and that prevents it from falling asleep.
Magmar Evolution
Magmar Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Fire
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Magmar Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Smokescreen
Normal
Stat
100%
—
20
1
Ember
Fire
Spec.
100%
40
25
1
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
1
Smog
Poison
Spec.
70%
30
20
6
Tackle
Normal
Phys.
100%
40
35
12
Clear Smog
Poison
Spec.
—
50
15
12
Feint Attack
Dark
Phys.
—
60
20
15
Fire Spin
Fire
Spec.
85%
35
15
16
Flame Wheel
Fire
Phys.
100%
60
25
18
Poison Gas
Poison
Stat
90%
—
40
20
Confuse Ray
Ghost
Stat
100%
—
10
22
Flame Burst
Fire
Spec.
100%
70
15
24
Scary Face
Normal
Stat
100%
—
10
28
Fire Punch
Fire
Phys.
100%
75
15
34
Lava Plume
Fire
Spec.
100%
80
15
40
Low Kick
Fighting
Phys.
100%
—
20
46
Flamethrower
Fire
Spec.
100%
90
15
52
Sunny Day
Fire
Stat
—
—
5
58
Fire Blast
Fire
Spec.
85%
110
5
64
Hyper Beam
Normal
Spec.
90%
150
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Human-Like
Gender
♂ 75.0 / ♀ 25.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Magmar
Available in 22 games, 60 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Crystal
Gold
Silver
LeafGreen
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
HeartGold
Platinum
SoulSilver
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Violet
Generation I
Blue 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 34 10%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 38 4%
Generation II
Crystal 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Mt. Silver 1F
Lv. 45 10%
Night
Mt. Silver 1F
Lv. 45 10%
Day
Mt. Silver 1F
Lv. 45 10%
Morning
Gold 7 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(7)
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Night
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Night
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 10%
Day
Silver 7 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(7)
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Night
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Night
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 10%
Day
Generation III
LeafGreen 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Mt. Ember
Lv. 38 4%
Mt. Ember
Lv. 40 1%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle 2F
Lv. 36 100%
Generation IV
HeartGold 8 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(8)
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Night
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Night
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 5%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 5%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Platinum 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(3)
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 28 20%
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 29 10%
Day
Fuego Ironworks
Lv. 29 10%
Morning
SoulSilver 8 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(8)
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Night
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Night
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 4%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 14 1%
Morning
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 5%
Day
Burned Tower B1F
Lv. 16 5%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Day
Johto Safari Zone
Lv. 17 10%
Morning
Generation VI
X 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Pokémon Mansion 1F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 4 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(4)
Pokémon Mansion 2F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Pokémon Mansion B1F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Pokémon Mansion 1F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Pokémon Mansion 3F
Lv. 39-44 100%
Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 15%
Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 15%
Ultra Moon 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 15%
Ultra Sun 1 encounter
Available
▼
Call for help
(1)
Wela Volcano Park
Lv. 16-19 15%
Generation VIII
Pokémon Legends: Arceus 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Hisui Region
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Generation IX
Scarlet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Violet 1 encounter
Available
▼
Terarium / Area Zero
(1)
Blueberry Academy (Terarium)
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Gold
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Silver
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Crystal
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Violet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Magmar in Pokémon GO
- 2,394Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,367Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
- 100 🍬to evolve into Magmortar
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly among flames.”
Blue
“Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly among flames.”
Yellow
“Born in an active volcano. Its body is always cloaked in flames, so it looks like a big ball of fire.”
Gold
“It dislikes cold places, so it blows scorching flames to make the environment suit able for itself.”
Silver
“The fiery surface of its body gives off a wavering, rippling glare that is similar to the sun.”
Crystal
“It moves more frequently in hot areas. It can heal itself by dipping its wound into lava.”
Ruby
“In battle, MAGMAR blows out intensely hot flames from all over its body to intimidate its opponent. This POKéMON’s fiery bursts create heat waves that ignite grass and trees in its surroundings.”
Sapphire
“In battle, MAGMAR blows out intensely hot flames from all over its body to intimidate its opponent. This POKéMON’s fiery bursts create heat waves that ignite grass and trees in its surroundings.”
Emerald
“In battle, it blows out intense flames from all over its body to intimidate its foe. These fiery bursts create heat waves that ignite grass and trees in the area.”
FireRed
“Found near the mouth of a volcano. This fire-breather’s body temperature is nearly 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.”
LeafGreen
“Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly amidst flames.”
Diamond
“Born in the spout of a volcano, its body is covered by flames that shimmer like the sun.”
Pearl
“Born in the spout of a volcano, its body is covered by flames that shimmer like the sun.”
Platinum
“When it breathes deeply, heat waves form around its body, making it hard to see clearly.”
HeartGold
“It dislikes cold places, so it blows scorching flames to make the environment suitable for itself.”
SoulSilver
“The fiery surface of its body gives off a wavering, rippling glare that is similar to the sun.”
Black
“When it breathes deeply, heat waves form around its body, making it hard to see clearly.”
White
“When it breathes deeply, heat waves form around its body, making it hard to see clearly.”
Black 2
“The scorching fire exhaled by Magmar forms heat waves around its body, making it hard to see the Pokémon clearly.”
White 2
“The scorching fire exhaled by Magmar forms heat waves around its body, making it hard to see the Pokémon clearly.”
X
“Found near the mouth of a volcano. This fire-breather’s body temperature is nearly 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.”
Y
“Born in the spout of a volcano, its body is covered by flames that shimmer like the sun.”
Omega Ruby
“In battle, Magmar blows out intensely hot flames from all over its body to intimidate its opponent. This Pokémon’s fiery bursts create heat waves that ignite grass and trees in its surroundings.”
Alpha Sapphire
“In battle, Magmar blows out intensely hot flames from all over its body to intimidate its opponent. This Pokémon’s fiery bursts create heat waves that ignite grass and trees in its surroundings.”
Sun
“When it’s tired, it leaps into the mouth of a volcano and soaks its body in magma to ease its weariness. Its body burns at 2,192 degrees F.”
Moon
“When angered, it spouts brilliant fire from all over its body. It doesn’t calm down until its opponent has burned to ash.”
Ultra Sun
“Its entire body is burning. When it breathes, the temperature rises. When it sneezes, flames shoot out!”
Ultra Moon
“The hotter the place, the better they feel. Magmar in Alola are said to be hardier than those in other areas.”
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
“Born in an active volcano. Its body is always cloaked in flames, so it looks like a big ball of fire.”
Let’s Go, Eevee!
“Born in an active volcano. Its body is always cloaked in flames, so it looks like a big ball of fire.”
Sword
“Magmar dispatches its prey with fire. But it regrets this habit once it realizes that it has burned its intended prey to a charred crisp.”
Shield
“These Pokémon’s bodies are constantly burning. Magmar are feared as one of the causes behind fires.”
Legends: Arceus
“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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Magmar
🇬🇧 English
Magmar
🇯🇵 漢字
ブーバー
🇯🇵 Kana
ブーバー
🇯🇵 Romaji
Boober
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Magmar
🇪🇸 Español
Magmar
🇮🇹 Italiano
Magmar
🇰🇷 한국어
마그마
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
鸭嘴火兽
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
鴨嘴火獸
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Crache-Feu
🇬🇧 EN
Spitfire Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
ひふきポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Brenner-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Magmar
What type is Magmar?
Magmar is a Fire-type Pokémon.
How do you evolve Magmar?
Magmar evolves into Magmortar.
What are Magmar's weaknesses?
Magmar is weak to Water, Ground and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Magmar's Hidden Ability?
Magmar's Hidden Ability is Vital Spirit. Its regular Ability is Flame Body.
Can you get a Shiny Magmar in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Magmar is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
