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No. 0467 · Generation IV · Sinnoh

Magmortar

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TL;DR. Magmortar is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 540. It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees F from the ends of its arms. It lives in volcanic craters.

Fire

It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees F from the ends of its arms. It lives in volcanic craters.

Height1.6 m
Weight68.0 kg
AbilitiesFlame Body
HiddenVital Spirit
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 540. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 75
Attack 95
Defense 67
Sp. Attack 125
Sp. Defense 95
Speed 83
Total540
540 base stat total, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 14th among Fire-types.
125 base Special Attack, Magmortar's strongest stat, ranking 9th of 81 Fire-types.

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

Pokémon GO

Magmortar 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, Magmortar reaches 3,132 CP at level 40 and 3,584 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack247
GO Defense172
GO Stamina181
Max CP (L40)3,132
Max CP (L50)3,541
Best buddy (L51)3,584
Raid catch CP 1,710–1,790 (L20). Weather boosted 2,137–2,237 (L25).

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Competitive

Magmortar in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Magmortar across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #569 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #569 75.4 score
Ultra League #470 74.8 score
Master League #204 63.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Magmortar.

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

What type is Magmortar?

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

What is Magmortar weak to?

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

What is Magmortar resistant to?

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

How does Magmortar evolve?

Magmortar evolves from Magmar (Trade holding Magmarizer). Magmortar is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Magmortar from?

Magmortar was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0467.

What are Magmortar's base stats?

Magmortar has HP 75, Attack 95, Defense 67, Special Attack 125, Special Defense 95, and Speed 83. Total base stat total: 540.

What are Magmortar's abilities?

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

Is Magmortar legendary or mythical?

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

What is Magmortar's best stat?

Magmortar's highest base stat is Special Attack at 125, which ranks 9th of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Magmortar good?

Magmortar has a base stat total of 540, the 136th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 14th among Fire-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Magmortar as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Magmortar in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Magmortar in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Magmortar in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Magmortar in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Magmortar 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Magmortar is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Water Ground Rock
½× Resists
Fire Grass Ice Bug Steel Fairy
Comparison

Magmortar vs. the average Fire-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Stat Magmortar Fire avg Difference
HP 75 70 +5
Attack 95 81 +14
Defense 67 68 -1
Special Attack 125 86 +39
Special Defense 95 71 +24
Speed 83 74 +9
Total 540 450 +90
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Game appearances

Magmortar appears in 25 games.

Every mainline release where Magmortar is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
  • 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
  • 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
  • 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Magmortar isn't found in the wild.

No main-series wild encounters recorded. Magmortar is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.

Pokémon anime

Magmortar appears in 9 episodes.

From DP131 (2009-06-11) through SM129 (2019-07-07).

TCG Pocket appearances

3 Magmortar cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.