magmortar
Generation IV · #0467 — Blast Pokémon
Magmortar, known as the Blast Pokémon and bearing the National Pokédex number #467, is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV that represents the final evolved form of the Magby line. This powerful creature stands at 1.6 meters tall and weighs 68 kilograms, embodying a humanoid design with distinctive tubular arms that function as specialized cannons for launching devastating fireballs. With a base stat total of 540, Magmortar boasts an impressive Special Attack stat of 125, making it a formidable special attacker in battles. The evolution from Magmar into Magmortar requires a Magmarizer held item during a trade, a mechanic that emphasizes Magmortar's unique status as an evolution dependent on player interaction and item trading mechanics.
Base Stats
Height
1.6m
Weight
68.0kg
Category
Blast Pokémon
Gender
Male 75% / Female 25%
Color
red
Shape
upright
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Prevents sleep.
Magmortar Biology & Physical Characteristics
Magmortar is a large, vaguely humanoid Pokémon characterized by its striking red-and-yellow striped coloration and egg-shaped body structure. Its most distinctive features are its tubular, cannon-like arms with black bands and three small claws capable of retracting into the limbs to form pressurized cannons for firing attacks. The creature possesses a dark face accented by pink lips, small proportioned legs with pink thighs and red feet bound by black shackles around the ankles, and an impressive array of flames adorning its crown, shoulders, and tail. Most remarkably, Magmortar harbors an internal organ that resembles a magma chamber, which is integral to its ability to generate and launch fireballs exceeding 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit—temperatures hot enough to melt iron and reduce opponents to blackened ash. When preparing to fire its devastating attacks, the creature's body can take on a whitish hue from the intense heat generated, and repeated volleys can cause its arms to begin melting from the extreme temperatures involved.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Magmortar Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Magmortar exhibits a gender distribution weighted toward males, with approximately 75 percent of wild populations being male and only 25 percent female, a disparity that may reflect the Pokédex's indication that single breeding pairs inhabit volcanic craters. Belonging to the Human-Like Egg Group, Magmortar can breed with other members of this group to produce Magby eggs, perpetuating the evolutionary line across generations. The species maintains a base happiness value of 70 across most games, indicating moderate receptiveness to trainer bonding, though this can be increased through proper care and interaction. Magmortar eggs require 25 cycles to hatch, translating to approximately 6,169 to 6,425 steps of overworld travel, a fairly standard hatch time that makes breeding Magby relatively accessible to dedicated breeders seeking competitive or collection-focused specimens.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
magmarizer
evolution
Traded on a Magmar: Holder evolves into Magmortar.
Cost: 2000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm02
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
+796 more TMs/HMs
magmortar's Evolution Chain
Magmortar Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Magmortar represents the culmination of the Magby evolutionary line, following Magby's initial evolution into Magmar at level 30. The transformation into Magmortar occurs when Magmar is traded while holding a Magmarizer item, a special held item that catalyzes the evolution and permanently enhances the Pokémon's capabilities. This trade-based evolution mechanic creates a unique bond between trainer and Pokémon, requiring cooperation and the willingness to exchange the creature, making Magmortar a symbol of trust and commitment in the trainer-Pokémon relationship. The evolution significantly bolsters Magmortar's Special Attack to 125, its highest stat, alongside respectable Attack and Special Defense values of 95 each, creating a well-rounded special attacker with solid defensive capabilities that distinguish it from its predecessor.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Magmortar Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Magmortar inhabits volcanic craters and magma-rich environments, where it has evolved to thrive amidst extreme heat that would incinerate most other creatures. According to Pokédex documentation, volcanic habitats host breeding pairs of Magmortar, with one male and female pair typically residing in each volcano, suggesting complex social structures adapted to geothermal ecosystems. Interestingly, Magmortar demonstrates intelligent hunting behavior, specifically avoiding the deployment of its most destructive tactics when pursuing prey, suggesting a level of control and discrimination in how it utilizes its immense firepower. The creature's practicality extends beyond the natural world, as Magmortar has been employed in industrial settings throughout various regions, where its reliable flame production is harnessed by factories for metal processing, making it a valued ally in manufacturing and metallurgical operations.
Pokedex Entries
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees F from the ends of its arms. It lives in volcanic craters.
When launching 3,600 degrees F fireballs, its body takes on a whitish hue from the intense heat.
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit out of its arms. Its breath also sears and sizzles.
When launching 3,600 degrees F fireballs, its body takes on a whitish hue from the intense heat.
When shooting 3,600 degree F fireballs from its arms, its body takes on a whitish hue from the intense heat.
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit from the ends of its arms. It lives in volcanic craters.
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit out of its arms. Its breath also sears and sizzles.
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit from the ends of its arms. It lives in volcanic craters.
It blasts fireballs of over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit out of its arms. Its breath also sears and sizzles.
They dwell in volcanic craters. According to what is known, a single pair of male and female Magmortar lives in one volcano.
There are still quite a few factories that rely on the flames provided by Magmortar to process metals.
From its arm, it launches fireballs hotter than 3,500 degrees Fahrenheit. Its arm starts to melt when it fires a whole barrage.
Magmortar takes down its enemies by shooting fireballs, which burn them to a blackened crisp. It avoids this method when hunting prey.
When Magmortar inhales deeply, the fire burning in its belly intensifies, rising in temperature to over 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
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.
Magmortar Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Magmortar's name and design origin stem from a combination of linguistic and conceptual elements that emphasize its fiery, cannon-wielding nature. The English name 'Magmortar' merges 'magma' with 'mortar,' the latter referencing both the grinding tool and the military weapon, perfectly encapsulating the creature's dual nature as a being composed of magma-based biology and capable of launching projectile attacks. In Japanese, it is known as Booburn (ブーバーン), derived from 'boo' (a sound effect) combined with 'burn,' emphasizing the explosive and incendiary aspects of its attacks. The design itself draws inspiration from various sources: the tubular arms resemble artillery cannons, the humanoid silhouette echoes humanshape Egg Group members, and the flame motifs throughout its body reinforce its connection to volcanic fire and magma. The creature's color scheme of red and yellow creates visual harmony with other fire-type Pokémon while the striped patterns provide a distinctly martial appearance, befitting its weaponized form.
Learnable Moves
Magmortar can learn 102 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| belch | poison | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| belly drum | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| burning jealousy | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| clear smog | poison | Special | 50 | — | 15 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cross chop | fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dual chop | dragon | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| ember | fire | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint attack | dark | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| fire spin | fire | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| flame burst | fire | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| flame charge | fire | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| flame wheel | fire | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flare blitz | fire | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| follow me | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heat crash | fire | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| lava plume | fire | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| mach punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| mystical fire | fire | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| overheat | fire | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| poison gas | poison | Status | — | 90 | 40 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| power swap | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock climb | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smog | poison | Special | 30 | 70 | 20 |
| smokescreen | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| temper flare | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| will o wisp | fire | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
Magmortar Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Magmortar serves as a dedicated special attacker with a base Special Attack stat of 125, one of the highest among Fire-type Pokémon, complemented by respectable bulk with Special Defense and HP stats of 95 and 75 respectively. Its movepool benefits from strong special fire attacks such as Flamethrower and Fire Blast, while its coverage options include moves like Focus Blast, Psychic, and Ancient Power to address common threats and weaknesses. The ability Flame Body provides strategic value by potentially burning physical attackers who make contact, creating passive damage deterrence, while the hidden ability Vital Spirit prevents the common Sleep status effect, eliminating one significant vulnerability. However, Magmortar's relatively modest Defense stat of 67 and Speed stat of 83 leave it susceptible to priority moves and fast attackers, requiring careful team composition and defensive investment to function optimally in competitive environments.
Commonly Asked Questions About Magmortar
What type is Magmortar?
Magmortar is a fire type Pokemon.
What does Magmortar evolve from?
Magmortar evolved from magmar that evolved from magby.
What are Magmortar's weaknesses?
Magmortar is weak to ground, rock and water type moves.
Magmortar Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Magmortar has achieved notable recognition within Pokémon media and competitive communities since its introduction in Generation IV, particularly through its appearance in the anime series where it served as a powerful Pokémon for the character Paul, demonstrating its potential as a serious competitive threat. The creature's distinctive design and practical applications in both combat and industrial settings have made it a memorable addition to the Fire-type roster, occupying a unique ecological and cultural niche that bridges the gap between natural creatures and practical tools. Its reliance on the Magmarizer item for evolution exemplifies Generation IV's emphasis on new evolution mechanics that expanded the franchise's strategic depth, influencing how players approach team building and item management. Within trading communities and competitive circles, Magmortar commands respect as a legitimate choice for fire-type coverage, particularly in formats where its special attack prowess can be properly leveraged with appropriate team support.
Where to Find Magmortar in Every Pokémon Game
Magmortar's availability varies significantly across different Pokémon generations and games, though it has remained consistently obtainable since its introduction in Generation IV. In Diamond and Pearl, Magmortar can be encountered in volcanic locations, while subsequent games place it in different regional Pokédex positions, appearing as number 202 in Platinum, number 55 in Black 2/White 2, and number 168 in Sun/Moon's Alola Pokédex. In more recent titles including Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Sword and Shield's Crown Tundra DLC, and Scarlet and Violet's Indigo Disk DLC, Magmortar has been made available through various methods including wild encounters, raid battles, and post-game content. Players seeking to obtain Magmortar must first acquire a Magmar and a Magmarizer item, then initiate a trade, making the creature somewhat dependent on access to trading facilities and sufficient in-game progression to obtain the required evolution stone, though its consistent inclusion across multiple game generations ensures that dedicated players can usually find a method to add it to their collections.