Is Magmar good in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Magmar is C-tier for Max Battle attacker.

Is Magmar a good raid attacker?

Magmar ranks #134 of 263 fire attackers with 9.9 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.

Should I evolve Magmar?

Magmortar is B-tier for Max Battle attacker. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Magmar for candy.

Can Magmar be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes. Shiny Magmar is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.

Is Shadow Magmar worth keeping?

Shadow Magmar hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. It has no ranked role of its own, so treat it like a normal copy.

#126 · Generation 1

Magmar

fire

Max CP (L40 / L50): 2,394 / 2,706
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,367 / 1,710
Research CP (L15): 1,026
Buddy distance: 5 km
2nd charged move: 75,000 dust · 75 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Situational

Magmar has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.

Battle roles

C
Max Battle attackerdynamax#13 Fire · 204 per Max Move
Dynamax Magmar ranks #13 of 20 Fire-type Max attackers: 204 damage per Max Flare at level 40 (fast move Ember). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
–
Great Leagueshadow#549 of 1154 · score 73.5
Ranked #549 of 1154; not competitive in Great League.
–
Ultra Leagueshadow#410 of 851 · score 74.7
Ranked #410 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.

Worth evolving into

Magmortar
B Max Battle attacker (dynamax)

Collection value

Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack206

Defense154

Stamina163

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

ground×1.6
rock×1.6
water×1.6

Resists

bug×0.625
fairy×0.625
fire×0.625
grass×0.625
ice×0.625
steel×0.625

Evolution line

Magby
→25 candyMagmar
→100 candy + Sinnoh StoneMagmortar

→ Magmortar: 100 candy, Sinnoh Stone

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#643 / 1154	71.3	Ember · Fire Punch · Scorching Sands	L23 · 5/14/15
Great LeagueShadow	–	#549 / 1154	73.5	Ember · Fire Punch · Scorching Sands	L23 · 5/14/15
Ultra League	–	#418 / 851	74.4	Karate Chop · Fire Punch · Scorching Sands	L48 · 4/15/13
Ultra LeagueShadow	–	#410 / 851	74.7	Ember · Fire Punch · Scorching Sands	L48 · 4/15/13
Ultra Premier	–	#314 / 689	78.4	Karate Chop · Fire Punch · Scorching Sands
Ultra PremierShadow	–	#330 / 689	77.5	Karate Chop · Fire Punch · Scorching Sands

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)

Magmar can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.

Max Moves

fireMax Flarefrom Ember250 / 300 / 350 power
fightingMax Knucklefrom Karate Chop250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

Max Battle roles

AttackerC Dynamax

Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
fireShadow	–	#116 / 263	11.5	134	Karate Chop · Flamethrower
groundShadow	–	#116 / 302	10.9	127	Ember · Scorching Sands
fire	–	#134 / 263	9.9	139	Karate Chop · Flamethrower
ground	–	#141 / 302	9.4	131	Ember · Scorching Sands

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
EmberSTAB	fire	10	+10	1.0s	10.0	4	+9	2 turns
Karate Chop	fighting	10	+13	1.0s	10.0	5	+9	2 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Fire BlastSTAB	fire	140	-100	4.0s	1.40	140	-80
Fire PunchSTAB	fire	50	-33	2.0s	1.52	60	-40
FlamethrowerSTAB	fire	65	-50	2.0s	1.30	90	-55
Scorching Sands	ground	90	-50	3.0s	1.80	80	-50	10% chance: -1 foe Atk

Questions people ask

Is Magmar good in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Magmar is C-tier for Max Battle attacker.
Should I keep or transfer Magmar?: Magmar has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Is Magmar a good raid attacker?: Magmar ranks #134 of 263 fire attackers with 9.9 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
Should I evolve Magmar?: Magmortar is B-tier for Max Battle attacker. Evolve the copy with the best IVs for that role and transfer spare Magmar for candy.
Can Magmar be shiny in Pokemon GO?: Yes. Shiny Magmar is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
Is Shadow Magmar worth keeping?: Shadow Magmar hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. It has no ranked role of its own, so treat it like a normal copy.

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Verdict: Situational