Magmar

🎯 Best Counters Against Magmar

Top Pokémon to use when battling Magmar in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
2	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
3	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
4	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
5	Groudon	Ground	270	228	205	4,708
6	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
7	Garchomp	Dragon Ground	261	193	239	4,532
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
10	Kleavor	Bug Rock	253	174	172	3,600

📖 Complete Magmar Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Magmar (#126) is a Fire-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,738 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Magmar can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Magmar in 2026.

📊 Magmar Stats Analysis

Magmar's Attack stat is 206 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Magmar a strong damage dealer.

With 154 Defense (Good) and 163 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 523. This gives Magmar reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Fire-type Pokémon, Magmar's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Magmar Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Magmar depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Ember (Fast) with Fire Blast (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Magmar has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Magmar PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Magmar can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fire typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Grass, Ice-type threats while being weak to Water, Ground, Rock types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Magmar reaches 2,394 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

In Master League, Magmar faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Magmar Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Magmar's effectiveness depends on its typing and 206 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Fire-type attacker. Best counters against Magmar use Water, Ground-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Magmar in Pokémon GO

Magmar can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Magmar Evolution Guide

Magmar is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Magby (#240)
• Magmar (#126) ← current — 25 Candy
• Magmortar (#467) — 100 Candy + Sinnoh Stone

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Magmar

Shadow Magmar is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Magmar's effective Attack becomes ~247. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Magmar in Pokémon GO

Shiny Magmar is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Magmar gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,623 - 1,710 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Magmar

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.