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.
Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly among flames.
Stat spread.
Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Magmar first appeared on March 22, 2018, during Eggstravaganza 2018.
- Magby
- Magmortar
- Magmar by encounter
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jan 5 to Jan 16, 2026, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 5 to Jan 16, 2026 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 4 to Nov 11, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 19 to Jun 28, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 10 to Apr 18, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 1 to Sep 16, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 22 to Aug 3, 2022 | 3-star | Hisuian Discoveries |
Magmar in competitive play.
Magmar is a Generation 9 VGC 2025-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #520 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Magmar as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Magmar is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Magmar vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Magmar | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Attack | 95 | 81 | +14 |
| Defense | 57 | 68 | -11 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 86 | +14 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 71 | +14 |
| Speed | 93 | 74 | +19 |
| Total | 495 | 450 | +45 |
Magmar appears in 37 games.
Every mainline release where Magmar is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Magmar.
Every main-series game Magmar is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildSavanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake (The Crown Tundra)
- WildSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Ballimere Lake (Wanderer) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveMagby (Level 30)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Firespit Island, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Space-time distortions
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildWela Volcano Park (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildPokémon Mansion
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Fire) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveMagby (Level 30)
Generation VObtainableTrade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- EvolveMagby (Level 30)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildFuego Ironworks
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildBurned Tower
- WildSafari Zone (morning) (day) (Peak, default and 10 Peak points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- Event
- FireRedTrade
- Event
- LeafGreenObtainable
- WildMt. Ember
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildBurned Tower
- CrystalObtainable
- WildMt. Silver Cave (morning) (day)
Generation IObtainableTrade
- RedTrade
- BlueObtainable
- WildPokémon Mansion
- YellowTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Magmar appears in 16 episodes.
From EP058 (1998-08-13) through SM095 (2018-11-04).
TCG Pocket appearances
Magmar in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Magmar
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