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No. 0126 · Generation I · Kanto

Magmar

The Spitfire Pokémon

TL;DR. Magmar is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 495. Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly among flames.

Fire

Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly among flames.

Height1.3 m

Weight44.5 kg

AbilitiesFlame Body

HiddenVital Spirit

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65

Attack 95

Defense 57

Sp. Attack 100

Sp. Defense 85

Speed 93

Total495

495 base stat total, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 36th among Fire-types.

100 base Special Attack, Magmar's strongest stat, ranking 25th of 81 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Magmar in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Magmar reaches 2,394 CP at level 40 and 2,738 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack206

GO Defense154

GO Stamina163

Max CP (L40)2,394

Max CP (L50)2,706

Best buddy (L51)2,738

Raid catch CP 1,298–1,367 (L20). Weather boosted 1,623–1,710 (L25).

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Competitive

Magmar in competitive play.

Magmar is a Generation 9 VGC 2025-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #474 in the Great League.

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ItemEviolite
AbilityVital Spirit
NatureCalm
EVs252 HP / 236 Def / 20 SpD
TeraGhost

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #474 78 score

Ultra League #385 77.4 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Magmar.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Magmar, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Magmar?

Magmar is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Magmar weak to?

Magmar takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Magmar resistant to?

Magmar resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Magmar evolve?

Magmar evolves from Magby (Level 30). Magmar evolves into Magmortar (Trade holding Magmarizer).

What generation is Magmar from?

Magmar was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0126.

What are Magmar's base stats?

Magmar has HP 65, Attack 95, Defense 57, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 85, and Speed 93. Total base stat total: 495.

What are Magmar's abilities?

Magmar can have the ability Flame Body, plus the Hidden Ability Vital Spirit.

Is Magmar legendary or mythical?

No. Magmar is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Magmar's best stat?

Magmar's highest base stat is Special Attack at 100, which ranks 25th of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Magmar good?

Magmar has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 36th among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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