Magmar
#153 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Spitfire Pokémon
Magmar
#153 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Spitfire Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
65
240
334
Attack
95
175
317
Defense
57
107
234
Sp. Atk
100
184
328
Sp. Def
85
157
295
Speed
93
171
313
Total
495
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
Growth
| Pokédexes | Updated Johto #153 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 SpA |
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 173 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 75% male 25% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,400 steps) |
Lore

HeartGold
It dislikes cold places, so it blows scorching flames to make the environment suitable for itself.

SoulSilver
The fiery surface of its body gives off a wavering, rippling glare that is similar to the sun.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Magby #152 | Level 30 | ![]() Magmar #153 |
![]() Magmar #153 | Trade holding Magmarizer | ![]() Magmortar #467 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 5% | During the day |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 5% | During the day |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 4% | In the morning |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 4% | At night |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 1% | In the morning |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 1% | At night |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Peak | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Peak | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | During the day |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 5% | During the day |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 16 | 5% | During the day |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 4% | In the morning |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 4% | At night |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 1% | In the morning |
Burned Tower Burned Tower (B1F) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 14 | 1% | At night |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Peak | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | In the morning |
Johto Safari Zone Safari Zone Peak | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 17 | 10% | During the day |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Leer | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 30 | The foe is given an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The target’s Defense stat is reduced. |
| Start | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| Start | Smog | ![]() | Special | 20 | 70 | 20 | The foe is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target. |
| 7 | Ember | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| 10 | Smokescreen | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the foe’s accuracy. |
| 16 | Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. |
| 19 | Fire Spin | ![]() | Special | 15 | 70 | 15 | The foe becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for two to five turns. |
| 25 | Confuse Ray | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 10 | The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. |
| 28 | Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn. |
| 36 | Lava Plume | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | An inferno of scarlet flames washes over all Pokémon in battle. It may also inflict burns. |
| 41 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| 49 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| 54 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |
| TM50 | Overheat | ![]() | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM58 | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 15 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM78 | Captivate | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat. |
| TM82 | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| TM83 | Natural Gift | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders. |
| HM08 | Rock Climb | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn. |
| Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees. |
| Heat Wave | ![]() | Special | 100 | 90 | 10 | The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| Helping Hand | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle. |
| Low Kick | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A powerful low kick that makes the foe fall over. It inflicts greater damage on heavier foes. |
| Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch. |
| Thunder Punch | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis. |
Traits
Flame Body
Ability Slot 1
Contact with the Pokémon may burn the foe.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.












































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