Magmortar (#0467) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP75135–182260–354

Atk9590–161175–317

Def6764–130125–256

SpA125117–194229–383

SpD9590–161175–317

Spe8379–148153–291

Total540Higher than 86% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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.

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ground2×Rock2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Fairy½×Fire½×Grass½×Ice½×Steel½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Abilities

Flame Body
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Vital SpiritHidden ability
Prevents sleep.

Competitive

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: Flame Body
Nature: Modest
EVs: 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fire

Thunderbolt
Overheat
Focus Blast
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

Thunderbolt99.7%
Overheat98.9%
Focus Blast98.4%
Fire Blast98.4%
Lava Plume1.3%
Scorching Sands1.1%
Flame Charge0.8%
Knock Off0.3%
Will-O-Wisp0.3%
Leer0.3%

Items

Choice Specs98.9%
Charcoal0.5%
Heavy-Duty Boots0.3%
Throat Spray0.2%
Assault Vest0.1%
Expert Belt0%

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

Empoleon94.1%
Clodsire94.1%
Mandibuzz94.1%
Reuniclus61.6%
Magnezone42.7%
Heatran32.6%
Mamoswine28.8%
Clefairy22.6%

Evolution

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

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1EmberHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1SmogHas a 40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20

1SmokescreenLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

12Clear SmogRemoves all of the target’s stat modifiers.PoisonSpec50—15

16Flame WheelHas a 10% chance to burn the target. Lets frozen Pokémon thaw themselves.FirePhys60100%25

20Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

24Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

28Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

34Lava PlumeHas a 30% chance to burn the target.FireSpec80100%15

40Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

46FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

52Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

58Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

64Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 55

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM38Flame ChargeInflicts regular damage. Raises the user’s Speed by one stage.FirePhys50100%20

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM195Burning JealousyBurns the target if it had a state stage raise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggBelchCan only be used after the user has eaten a berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggBelly DrumUser pays half its max HP to max out its Attack.NormalStatus——10

EggCross ChopHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FightingPhys10080%5

EggDynamic PunchHas a 100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

EggFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

EggFollow MeRedirects the target’s single-target effects to the user for this turn.NormalStatus——20

EggMach PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingPhys40100%30

Pokédex entries

Category: Blast Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

Extended Sinnoh#202Updated Unova#055Original Alola#168Original Akala#095Updated Alola#202Updated Akala#103Crown Tundra#020Hisui#176Blueberry#015

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
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
When Magmortar inhales deeply, the fire burning in its belly intensifies, rising in temperature to over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
Sword
Magmortar takes down its enemies by shooting fireballs, which burn them to a blackened crisp. It avoids this method when hunting prey.
Ultra Moon
There are still quite a few factories that rely on the flames provided by Magmortar to process metals.
Ultra Sun
From its arm, it launches fireballs hotter than 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit. Its arm starts to melt when it fires a whole barrage.
Moon
They dwell in volcanic craters. According to what is known, a single pair of male and female Magmortar lives in one volcano.
Sun
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit from the ends of its arms. It lives in volcanic craters.
X · Omega Ruby
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
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit out of its arms. Its breath also sears and sizzles.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y · Alpha Sapphire
When launching 3,600 degrees F fireballs, its body takes on a whitish hue from the intense heat.
Platinum · Black · White
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

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

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3D models

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Generation V

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Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpA
Catch rate: 30 ≈3.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 243
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Human-Like
Gender: ♂ 75%♀ 25%
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

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