Ultra League PvP guide
Magmar Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Magmar is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #418. Its recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Fire Punch and Scorching Sands.
Ultra League
#418
Situational
Type
Fire
Best Fast Move
Karate Chop
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,706
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MAGMAR
Is Magmar Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magmar is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #418.
Magmar can evolve into Magmortar, which is a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #270.
Magmar PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #616 | 72.1 | Karate Chop, Fire Punch, Scorching Sands |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #418 | 74.4 | Karate Chop, Fire Punch, Scorching Sands |
Best Moveset for Magmar in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
The recommended PvP moveset for Magmar is Karate Chop with Fire Punch and Scorching Sands.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Magmar in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Magmar PvP Move Counts
Karate Chop → Fire Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Karate Chop → Scorching Sands
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Magmar Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Magmar wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Empoleon893
- Melmetal650
- Tinkaton589
- Ampharos585
- Corviknight551
Difficult Matchups
- Feraligatr314
- Snorlax330
- Florges349
- Virizion388
Magmar Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Magmar's Fire typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground1.6×
- rock1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Magmar in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Magmar in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Magmar's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
63% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
78% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Psywavepsychic
Fast Move
Neutral
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
- Earthquakeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
85% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
47% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Resisted
25% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ratings are shown from Magmar's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Magmar.
Best Teammates for Magmar in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Magmar should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Magmar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 5 of Magmar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Magmar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Magmar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Magmar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Magmar
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,498 | 23.5 | 1,678,958 |
| #2 | 0/14/15 | 1,493 | 23.5 | 1,669,024 | |
| #3 | 1/13/15 | 1,496 | 23.5 | 1,667,143 | |
| #4 | 2/15/12 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 1,665,776 | |
| #5 | 2/12/15 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,665,165 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 2,500 | 49.5 | 3,619,490 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 2,500 | 49.5 | 3,616,598 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 2,492 | 49.5 | 3,597,945 | |
| #4 | 0/12/15 | 2,500 | 50 | 3,597,744 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 2,493 | 49.5 | 3,595,198 |
Magmar Stats in Pokémon GO
Magmar's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Magmar 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 133.4
- Defense
- 109.4
- HP
- 115
Ultra League
Magmar 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 49.5
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 172.6
- Defense
- 140.8
- HP
- 149
Magmar Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Magmar in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fire typing · Same Karate Chop fast move · Master League #217
Same Fire typing · Also runs Scorching Sands · Master League #165
Same Fire typing · Also runs Scorching Sands · Master League #188
Shares Fire typing · Fighting-type fast move · Master League #294
Shares Fire typing · Also runs Fire Punch · Master League #200
Same Fire typing · Similar charged move types · Master League #252
More PoGoCoach tools
Magmar Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Magmar in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magmar's recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Fire Punch and Scorching Sands.
Is Magmar good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magmar is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #418.
What counters Magmar in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zygarde (Complete Forme), Feraligatr and Snorlax are among the strongest current counters to Magmar in Ultra League.
What is Magmar weak to in Pokémon GO?
Magmar is weak to Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).