Master League PvP guide
Magmortar (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Magmortar (Shadow) is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #217. Its recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Fire Punch and Thunderbolt.
Master League
#217
Viable pick
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 (SHADOW)
Is Magmortar (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magmortar (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #217.
Magmortar (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #488.
Magmortar (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #555 | 73.5 | Karate Chop, Fire Punch, Thunderbolt |
| Ultra League | #488 | 72.6 | Karate Chop, Fire Punch, Thunderbolt |
| Master LeagueBest | #217 | 60.5 | Karate Chop, Fire Punch, Thunderbolt |
Best Moveset for Magmortar (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) is Karate Chop with Fire Punch and Thunderbolt.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Magmortar (Shadow) 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
Magmortar (Shadow) 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 (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Magmortar (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Magmortar (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Magmortar (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Magmortar (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Magmortar (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
81% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Resisted
41% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
181% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
46% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
130% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
46% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
88% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Resisted
66% HP
Ratings are shown from Magmortar (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Magmortar (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Magmortar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Magmortar (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 3 of Magmortar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Magmortar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magmortar (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Magmortar (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| 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 (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Magmortar (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Magmortar (Shadow) 0/10/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 140
- Defense
- 103.1
- HP
- 111
Ultra League
Magmortar (Shadow) 1/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 179.9
- Defense
- 135.7
- HP
- 142
Master League
Magmortar (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,541
- Attack
- 220.2
- Defense
- 157.1
- HP
- 164
Magmortar (Shadow) Evolution
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Magmortar (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Magmortar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magmortar (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Karate Chop with Fire Punch and Thunderbolt.
Is Magmortar (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magmortar (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #217.
What counters Magmortar (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Magmortar (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Magmortar (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Magmortar (Shadow) is weak to Ground (1.6×), Rock (1.6×), Water (1.6×).