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No. 0467

Magmortar

Blast Pokémon

Magmortar
Official art
Fire
Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
68 kg 149.9 lbs
Base stat total
540 Higher than 86% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen IV Diamond & Pearl
Abilities
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
Use of a strange item caused this Pokémon to evolve. Fireballs launched from the ends of its tubelike arms are hot enough to melt an iron pot in an instant.
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Base stats

HP75150–182260–354
Atk95103–161175–317
Def6778–130125–256
SpA125130–194229–383
SpD95103–161175–317
Spe8392–148153–291
Total540Higher than 86% of Pokémon
HP75Atk95Def67Spe83SpD95SpA125

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×
GroundRockWater

Resists

½×
BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 83); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+148Max135No SP103Min92Scarf222Tailwind296

At max Speed, Magmortar outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
  17. 148Magmortar · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
  19. 135Magmortar · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
  23. 103Magmortar · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.13% of teams · rank #167 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Choice Specs
Ability
Nature
Modest
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fire
  1. Thunderbolt
  2. Overheat
  3. Focus Blast
  4. Fire Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.29%
  • Rated 1500+0.21%
  • Rated 1630+0.13%
  • Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.13%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Modest 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe86.8%
  • Modest 32 HP / 4 Def / 216 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe10%
  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.6%
  • Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD0.5%
  • Careful 252 HP / 4 Atk / 252 SpD0.3%

Tera types

  • Fire98.7%
  • Grass1.2%
  • Water0.1%
  • Fighting0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0240MagbyFire
    1. Level 30
      #0126MagmarFire
      1. Trade holding Magmarizer
        #0467MagmortarFire

Moves

Level up 15

1Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Smog40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20
1SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20
12Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.PoisonSpec50—15
16Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.FirePhys60100%25
20Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
24Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
28Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
34Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon.FireSpec80100%15
40Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
46Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
52Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
58Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
64Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 55

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20
TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20
TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10
TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25
TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15
TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20
TM39Low Sweep100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15
TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM80MetronomePicks a random move.NormalStatus——10
TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5
TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM181Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.DarkPhys65100%20
TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10
TM191UproarLasts 3 turns. Active Pokémon cannot fall asleep.NormalSpec90100%10
TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10
TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10
TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggBelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.PoisonSpec12090%10
EggBelly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.NormalStatus——10
EggCross ChopHigh critical hit ratio.FightingPhys10080%5
EggDynamic Punch100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5
EggFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20
EggFollow MeThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.NormalStatus——20
EggMach PunchUsually goes first.FightingPhys40100%30

Biology

If Magmortar uses its arm too much for firing fireballs, it could partially melt its arm. When hunting, it avoids this method and roasts its prey.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Blast Pokémon
Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color
Red
—
Pal Park area
Mountain
Extended Sinnoh#202Updated Unova#055Original Alola#168Original Akala#095Updated Alola#202Updated Akala#103Crown Tundra#020Hisui#176Blueberry#015

  1. Use of a strange item caused this Pokémon to evolve. Fireballs launched from the ends of its tubelike arms are hot enough to melt an iron pot in an instant.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Living in the crater of a volcano has caused this Pokémon’s body to resemble its environment— it has an organ similar to a magma chamber.

    Shield

  3. When Magmortar inhales deeply, the fire burning in its belly intensifies, rising in temperature to over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Sword

  4. Magmortar takes down its enemies by shooting fireballs, which burn them to a blackened crisp. It avoids this method when hunting prey.

    Ultra Moon

  5. There are still quite a few factories that rely on the flames provided by Magmortar to process metals.

    Ultra Sun

  6. From its arm, it launches fireballs hotter than 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit. Its arm starts to melt when it fires a whole barrage.

    Moon

  7. They dwell in volcanic craters. According to what is known, a single pair of male and female Magmortar lives in one volcano.

    Sun

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

    X · Omega Ruby

  9. When shooting 3,600 degree F fireballs from its arms, its body takes on a whitish hue from the intense heat.

    Black 2 · White 2

  10. It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit out of its arms. Its breath also sears and sizzles.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  11. When launching 3,600 degrees F fireballs, its body takes on a whitish hue from the intense heat.

    Platinum · Black · White

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

    Diamond · Pearl

Names around the world

English
Magmortar
Japanese
ブーバーン
Japanese (romaji)
Booburn
Korean
마그마번
Chinese (Traditional)
鴨嘴炎獸
Chinese (Simplified)
鸭嘴炎兽
French
Maganon
German
Magbrant
Spanish
Magmortar
Italian
Magmortar

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Training

3 SpA
30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
243
Medium

Breeding

Human-Like
♂ 75%♀ 25%
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Magmar: Trade holding Magmarizer.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 9 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 9 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 68
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 63
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Slippery SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Snowslide SlopeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 67
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.