Magmar (Pokémon)

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Magmar
ブーバー Boober
#126
126Magmar.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Fire Unknown
Category
Spitfire Pokémon
Abilities
Flame Body Vital Spirit
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#126
Johto
#153
Hoenn
#284
Sinnoh
#201
Unova
#054
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-137
Almia
R-074
Oblivia
R-188 N-075
Height
4'03"
Imperial
1.3 m
Metric
Weight
98.1 lbs.
Imperial
44.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Red
Catch rate
45 (5.9%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F126.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
75% male, 25% female
Breeding
Human-Like group 26 cycles
(6630 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
2
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 167 Battle Exp.: 1671*

Magmar (Japanese: ブーバー Boober) is a Fire-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Magby starting at level 30 and evolves into Magmortar when traded holding a Magmarizer.

Biology

Physiology

Magmar is a tailed, bipedal Pokémon with a red body that has a yellow flame design on it. It has a yellow tail that has a flame on the tip. Magmar has yellow thighs, and red feet with two toes each. Magmar's arms are covered in red, rigid scales and it has red hands with five fingers. It has black, metal shackles on its neck and legs. Magmar has a row of red spikes running down its back, two lumps on its forehead with a flame on top of each one and a yellow beak. Its body temperature is nearly 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

As the Spitfire Pokémon, Magmar is famous for its fire-spewing abilities. Magmar is recognized as a powerful Fire-type Pokémon, and one that is especially adept in streaming and projectile attacking patterns. In this manner, Magmar can loose powerful, non-Fire-type special attacks, including Focus Blast. Along with this, Magmar are also considerably quick Pokémon, and usually possess impressive physical capabilities. This advantage puts an exciting emphasis on attacks such as Brick Break, Low Sweep, and ThunderPunch. Extremely well-trained Magmar have been known to achieve an ability called Air Lens, which prevents Electric-type attacks from affecting Magmar. They also have limited psychic powers. Additionally, Magmar is one member of a small group of Pokémon still capable of evolution that are also able to use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Magmar are known to be tireless, “savage and intelligent” Pokémon that are prone to unprovoked violence and wily treachery. Magmar is reported as being very swift and alacritous in high temperatures, and rather dopey and sluggish in colder environments, similarly to a cold-blooded animal. Because it hates cold places, this Pokémon typically resides in and around active volcano’s. Magmar also seems to be able heal its wounds by “dipping its wound into lava”. Hardly submissive, this restless Pokémon has even been known to alter unfavorably wintry surroundings using its Fire-type powers. In areas it finds to frigid, Magmar will spit scorching flames about to warm up the area and establish an environment with a more conflagrant ambience. In battle, if Magmar is clearly dominant, it “blows out intense flames from all over its body” as to intimidate its foes. However, an outmatched Magmar will quickly retreat, using its fiery camouflage and its “wavering, rippling glare” to blend into any present fires.

Habitat

Magmar prefer environments that are very hot, such as volcanoes. Kanto, Johto, and Sinnoh are the best places that offer such habitats to these Pokémon.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Magmar in the anime

Major appearances

Blaine's Magmar

Magmar first appeared under the ownership of Blaine. He used it in the Gym battles against Ash in Riddle Me This and Volcanic Panic.

Paul's Magmar

Paul had a Magmar which first appeared in a flashback of his Gym battle with Maylene in Lost Leader Strategy!. Its actual appearance was in Aiding the Enemy!, together with its Trainer. It was used in A Pyramiding Rage! to battle Brandon and his Regice. Magmar gave up on Registeel, despite having a type-advantage and soon lost to Brandon's Regirock, resulting in Paul losing the battle. It evolved into a Magmortar prior to Pedal to the Mettle!.

Other

A Trainer named Satchel evolved his Magmar in You're a Star, Larvitar!. It reappeared in Address Unown! where it was part of an Unown's dimension.

Gary Oak used a Magmar against Ash in the Silver Conference in The Ties That Bind.

Minor appearances

A Magmar who belonged to Yosaku was seen making Charcoal in A Farfetch'd Tale.

A Magmar competed alongside its Trainer in a balloon race in The Big Balloon Blow-Up.

In As Cold as Pryce, a Magmar appeared in Pryce's flashback as one of the Pokémon which fought against his Piloswine.

A Magmar also appeared in Settling a Not-So-Old Score.

A Magmar made another appearance in the Tag-Battle Tournament in Tag! We're It...!.

In Bibarel Gnaws Best, a Magmar belonged to the head engineer.

A Magmar appeared in a picture in An Elite Coverup!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP058 Magmar Ash's Pokédex Magmar, the Spitfire Pokémon. Its body is like a furnace, making Magmar a living inferno. It has been discovered only near active volcanoes.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Two Magmar were seen briefly burning up the Pewter Museum in Make Way for Magmar!, where Red battled them using his Sandshrew. Though they were stalled, Giovanni finished them off with his Cloyster.

A Magmar was also seen briefly in Volume 23, under the ownership of a Biker whose gang attempted to ransack Three Island. It was easily defeated by Giovanni's Nidoking and Nidoqueen.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Blaine's Magmar

Magmar is Blaine's main Pokémon and his strongest. He sent it out during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.

In the TCG

Main article: Magmar (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly among flames.
Blue
Yellow Born in an active volcano. Its body is always cloaked in flames, so it looks like a big ball of fire.
Stadium With a body temperature of close to 2,200 degrees, its body is always burning with orange flames. Lives near volcanoes.
Generation II
Gold It dislikes cold places, so it blows scorching flames to make the environment suitable for itself.
Silver The fiery surface of its body gives off a wavering, rippling glare that is similar to the sun.
Crystal It moves more frequently in hot areas. It can heal itself by dipping its wound into lava.
Stadium 2 It dislikes cold places, so it blows scorching flames to make the environment suitable for itself.
Generation III
Ruby In battle, Magmar blows out intensely hot flames from all over its body to intimidate its opponent. This Pokémon's fiery bursts create heat waves that ignite grass and trees in its surroundings.
Sapphire
Emerald In battle, it blows out intense flames from all over its body to intimidate its foe. These fiery bursts create heat waves that ignite grass and trees in the area.
FireRed Found near the mouth of a volcano. This fire-breather's body temperature is nearly 2,200 degrees Fahrenheit.
LeafGreen Its body always burns with an orange glow that enables it to hide perfectly amidst flames.
Generation IV
Diamond Born in the spout of a volcano, its body is covered by flames that shimmer like the sun.
Pearl
Platinum When it breathes deeply, heat waves form around its body, making it hard to see clearly.
HeartGold It dislikes cold places, so it blows scorching flames to make the environment suitable for itself.
SoulSilver The fiery surface of its body gives off a wavering, rippling glare that is similar to the sun.
Generation V
Black When it breathes deeply, heat waves form around its body, making it hard to see clearly.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Uncommon Pokémon Mansion (Blue only)
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
Rare Burned Tower
Crystal
Rare Mt. SilverDay
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Rare Mt. Ember (LeafGreen only)
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
None Evolve Magby
Platinum
Common Fuego Ironworks
HeartGold SoulSilver
Rare Safari Zone and Burned Tower
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
None Evolve Magby (White only)
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Snap Volcano
Pokémon Pinball Cinnabar Island
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 10
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve Magby
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Upper Steam Cave (2F-7F)
Lost Wilderness (B1-B17)
Pokémon Ranger Jungle Relic
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Cargo Ship
Volcano Cave
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Oblivia Ruins
Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble Fiery Furnace
Pokémon Rumble Blast Lava: Firebreathing Mountain, Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F

In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Magmar Gotta Catch 'Em All #3 Japan 2006 10 Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2006#Festa Magmar Pokémon Festival Japan 2006 30 Never
List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2010#Magmar Trade for Evolution! Japan 2010 30 Never

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver Ice Berry (33%) Burnt Berry (33%)
Crystal
Platinum Magmarizer Magmarizer (5%)
Events* Magmarizer Magmarizer (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
57
55 - 119 107 - 234
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
85
81 - 150 157 - 295
93
88 - 159 171 - 313
Total:
495
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
2/3 ★★
Skill
4/5 ★★★★
Stamina
1/5 ☆☆☆☆
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
11/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP
000Start 000Start Smog Poison Special 02020 070}}70% 20
000Start 000Start Leer Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 30
000Start 000Start Ember Fire Special 04040 100}}100% 25
0066 0055 Ember Fire Special 04040 100}}100% 25
01111 0088 SmokeScreen Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
01616 01212 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
02121 01515 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
N/AN/A 01919 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 —}}—% 15
03232 02222 Flame Burst Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 15
02626 02626 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100}}100% 10
03838 02929 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
04444 03636 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100}}100% 15
05656 04242 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
05050 04949 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
06262 05555 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magmar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magmar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM47 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 140140 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 075}}75% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magmar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magmar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Mr. Mime
Barrier Psychic Status —% 30
MakuhitaHariyama
Belly Drum Normal Status —% 10
MachopMachokeMachamp
Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100 80% 5
MachopMachokeMachampTimburrGurdurrConkeldurr
DynamicPunch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5
MonfernoInfernape
Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15
MachopMachokeMachampHitmonleeHitmontopMakuhita
HariyamaTimburrGurdurrConkeldurrThrohSawk
Focus Energy Normal Status —% 30
AbraKadabraAlakazamElectabuzzElectivireMagmar
MagmortarChimcharMonfernoInfernapeBunearyLopunny
Lucario
Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
MachopMachokeMachampSawk
Karate Chop Fighting Physical 50 100% 25
HitmonchanMonfernoInfernape
Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30
Hitmonchan
Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20
ElectabuzzElectivire
Screech Normal Status 85% 40
HitmonchanElectabuzzElectivireMagmortarMedicham
ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magmar in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Magmar in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magmar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magmar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
B W B2 W2 Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
B W B2 W2 Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15
B W B2 W2 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
B W B2 W2 Heat Wave Fire Special 100 75% 10
B W B2 W2 Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20
B W B2 W2 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15
B W B2 W2 Low Kick Fighting Physical 100% 20
B W B2 W2 Sleep Talk Normal Status —% 10
B W B2 W2 Snore Normal Special 40 100% 15
B W B2 W2 ThunderPunch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Magmar can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Magmar cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magmar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magmar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Magby (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset* UproarB2W2 Normal Special 90 100% 10
Magby (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Heat WaveBW Fire Special 100 90% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magmar
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magmar
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves <span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 36+ Purified moves
Shadow Rave File:Box xd 126.png Follow Me Normal
Shadow Rush Fire Blast Fire
Shadow Shed Cross Chop Fighting
-- ThunderPunch Electric

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Thrash Magmar (Expedition 86)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin126.png Pinani126.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani126.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 126.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Crater
Phrases
51%-100% HP My body's real hot! Don't get burned!
26%-50% HP Ouch, ouch, ouch! My HP's already half gone!
1%-25% HP It's not looking good... My fire is almost doused...
Level up Yes! Leveled up! I'm bursting with firepower!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Yes! Leveled up! I'm bursting with firepower!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 126.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
( Fire )
Field move: Burn fm.pngBurn fm.png
(Burn ×2)
Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 70 Max. exp.: 83
Browser entry  
Magmar breaths fire. It can burn up Scrap Metal easily.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
( Fire )
Field move: Burn 2 field move.png
(Burn ×2)
Browser entry  
It attacks by letting loose fireballs and breathing streams of fire.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Fire  Fire Assist.png
( Fire )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Burn 2 field move.png
(Burn ×2)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by spitting fire.
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Magby
Baby form
Magby
 Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 30


Egg
Breed

Magmar
First Evolution
Magmar
 Fire 
Magmarizer
Trade
holding Magmarizer


Magmortar
Second Evolution
Magmortar
 Fire 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 126.png Spr 1y 126.png Spr 1g 126.png Spr b g1 126.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 126.png Spr 2s 126.png Spr 2c 126.png Spr b 2g 126.png
Spr 2g 126 s.png Spr 2s 126 s.png Spr 2c 126 s.png Spr b 2g 126 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 126.png Spr 3e 126.png Spr 3f 126.png Spr b 3r 126.png
Spr 3r 126 s.png Spr 3e 126 s.png Spr 3f 126 s.png Spr b 3r 126 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 126.png Spr 4p 126.png Spr 4h 126.png Spr b 4d 126.png
Spr 4d 126 s.png Spr 4p 126 s.png Spr 4h 126 s.png Spr b 4d 126 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 126.png Spr 5b2 126.png Spr b 5b 126.png
Spr 5b 126 s.png Spr 5b2 126 s.png Spr b 5b 126 s.png
Magmar For other sprites and images, please see Magmar images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • Magmar is one of four Pokémon to receive both a pre-evolution and new evolution in generations after its release. The other three are Chansey, Electabuzz and Roselia.
    • It is also one of five Pokémon that didn't have any evolutionary relatives in the generation they were introduced in, but now are part of a three-stage evolutionary line. The other four are the previously mentioned three and Porygon (while all four of the other Pokémon got both an evolution and a pre-evolution, Porygon got two evolutions).
  • Magmar and Electabuzz seem to be counterparts; both evolve in a very similar way (first at level 30, then after being traded holding an "-izer" item), and both are typically exclusive to one version of a pair of games. They also learn all their moves at the same levels, such as Fire Punch and ThunderPunch at level 28. They even have the same special moves when purified from Pokémon XD: Follow Me and Cross Chop. Their pre-evolutions and evolutions were released in the same generation. Additionally, their Japanese names are essentially phonetic reversals of each other.
  • In all games within Generation IV, and by extension, Generation II, that Magmar can be caught in the wild, Magmar can be caught at levels lower than it evolves.

Origin

Magmar seems to be a combination of a booby or duck with a mythical salamander of fire. However, the tail and the spikes on its back resemble those of an iguana. It is also likely based on a Karura, considering that its counterpart Electabuzz is based on an oni.

Name origin

Magmar may be a corruption of the word magma (intrusive molten rock), but may also involve the word mar (to damage or spoil), referring to the incineration of its surroundings to suit its own needs.

Boober may be a combination of booby (a type of sea bird) and a corruption of burn.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ブーバー Boober Possibly from booby and burn
France Flag.png French Magmar Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Magmar Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Magmar Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Magmar Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 마그마 Mageuma Transliteration of English name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 鴨嘴火龍 / 鸭嘴火龙 Yāzuǐhuǒlóng Literally "Duck-billed fiery dragon"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 鴨嘴火龍 Ngaapjéuifólùhng Literally "Duck-billed fiery dragon"


Related articles

Notes


External links

Electabuzz #125: Electabuzz
Pokémon
#127: Pinsir Pinsir


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