Type matchups
Damage Magmar takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Magmar has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 57
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 85
- Speed
- 93
- Total
- 495
Magmar has a base stat total of 495, higher than 62% of Pokémon. Its Attack (95) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 93 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 65 HP, 57 Defense and 85 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Magmar can have the abilities Flame Body and Vital Spirit.
How to beat Magmar
Magmar takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Magmar is the middle stage of its line (Magby → Magmar → Magmortar): it evolves from Magby and into Magmortar.
Best counters to Magmar
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Magmar weak to?
As a Fire type, Magmar takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Magmar resistant to?
Magmar resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Magmar?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Magmar with super-effective attacks.