Master League PvP guide
Magmortar Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Magmortar is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #270. Its recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Fire Punch and Thunderbolt.
Master League
#270
Situational
Type
Fire
Best Fast Move
Karate Chop
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,541
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MAGMORTAR
Is Magmortar Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magmortar is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #270.
Magmortar PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #667 | 70.8 | Karate Chop, Fire Punch, Thunderbolt |
| Ultra League | #531 | 71.4 | Karate Chop, Fire Punch, Thunderbolt |
| Master LeagueBest | #270 | 55.6 | Karate Chop, Fire Punch, Thunderbolt |
Best Moveset for Magmortar 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: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Magmortar is Karate Chop with Fire Punch and Thunderbolt.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Magmortar 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
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 · 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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
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
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Magmortar PvP Move Counts
Karate Chop → Fire Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Karate Chop → Thunderbolt
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Magmortar Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Magmortar wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Magmortar Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Magmortar'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 Magmortar in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Magmortar in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Magmortar's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
151% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
82% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
109% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
39% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
74% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
55% HP
Ratings are shown from Magmortar's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Magmortar.
Best Teammates for Magmortar in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Magmortar should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Magmortar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magmortar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magmortar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magmortar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Magmortar's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Magmortar
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/10/15 | 1,498 | 18 | 1,602,807 |
| #2 | 0/15/10 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,602,331 | |
| #3 | 1/9/15 | 1,500 | 18 | 1,600,454 | |
| #4 | 0/13/12 | 1,499 | 18 | 1,599,872 | |
| #5 | 4/15/15 | 1,500 | 17.5 | 1,597,726 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/15 | 2,499 | 29.5 | 3,466,945 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 2,489 | 29.5 | 3,452,966 | |
| #3 | 0/13/12 | 2,498 | 30 | 3,449,482 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 2,492 | 29.5 | 3,448,405 | |
| #5 | 3/15/12 | 2,500 | 29.5 | 3,445,681 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,541 | 50 | 5,673,558 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,528 | 50 | 5,651,903 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,532 | 50 | 5,643,218 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 3,523 | 50 | 5,638,963 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 3,532 | 50 | 5,638,963 |
Magmortar Stats in Pokémon GO
Magmortar's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Magmortar 0/10/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 140
- Defense
- 103.1
- HP
- 111
Ultra League
Magmortar 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 179.9
- Defense
- 135.7
- HP
- 142
Master League
Magmortar 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,541
- Attack
- 220.2
- Defense
- 157.1
- HP
- 164
Magmortar Evolution
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Magmortar Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Magmortar in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magmortar's recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Fire Punch and Thunderbolt.
Is Magmortar good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magmortar is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #270.
What counters Magmortar in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Zekrom are among the strongest current counters to Magmortar in Master League.
What is Magmortar weak to in Pokémon GO?
Magmortar is weak to Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).