Type matchups
Damage Magmortar takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Magmortar 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
- 75
- Attack
- 95
- Defense
- 67
- Sp. Atk
- 125
- Sp. Def
- 95
- Speed
- 83
- Total
- 540
Magmortar has a base stat total of 540, higher than 79% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (125) well above Attack (95), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 83 is middling (faster than 65% of Pokémon). With 75 HP, 67 Defense and 95 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Magmortar can have the abilities Flame Body and Vital Spirit.
How to beat Magmortar
Magmortar 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
Magmortar is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Magby → Magmar → Magmortar), evolving from Magmar.
Best counters to Magmortar
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Magmortar weak to?
As a Fire type, Magmortar takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Magmortar resistant to?
Magmortar resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Magmortar?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Magmortar with super-effective attacks.