Magmar
Magmar is a Fire-type Pokémon known for its fiery appearance and association with intense heat. Known for its robust fire-based moveset, Magmar is often associated with volcanic habitats and is a formidable opponent in Pokémon battles.
| National Pokedex No: 0126 |
| Type: |
| Category: Spitfire Pokémon |
| Height: 1.3 m (4′03″) |
| Weight: 44.5 kg (98.1 lbs) |
| Gender: 75% ♂, 25% ♀ |
| Abilities/Hidden abilities: Flame Body/Vital Spirit |
Biology
Physical Characteristics
Magmar is a Fire-type Pokémon with distinctive physical characteristics. Here are details about its appearance.
Magmar has a humanoid structure, standing upright on two legs. Its body is robust and muscular, emphasizing its fiery and powerful nature. Magmar’s skin is primarily red, resembling molten lava, reinforcing its association with fire.
A unique feature is its flame-shaped crown on the top of its head, reminiscent of a fiery mohawk. It has a long, tapering tail with a flame at the tip, symbolizing its intense heat.
Magmar has a duck-like beak for a mouth, which opens to reveal a set of sharp teeth. Its eyes are circular and yellow, with an intense and determined expression. It possesses two arms, each ending in three fingers. These hands are capable of manipulating fire. Magmar’s legs are sturdy, supporting its upright posture. Each foot has three toes, and it has sharp claws for both offense and stability.
Magmar is constantly surrounded by intense heat, creating a shimmering effect around its body. The heat is not only a visual aspect but also reflects its fiery nature and association with flames.
Magmar’s physical characteristics reflect its Fire-type attributes, making it a visually striking and formidable Pokémon. Its design evokes the image of a creature fueled by molten lava and embodies the essence of fire and heat in the Pokémon world.
Behaviour
Magmar is known for its strong affiliation with fire. Its body is constantly ablaze, and it can produce intense flames during battles. This suggests a natural inclination toward fire-based behavior.
Magmar is often found in volcanic regions, hinting at a preference for hot and fiery environments. It is possible that Magmar feels most at home in areas with high temperatures and volcanic activity.
The flames on Magmar’s body may serve a protective function. Like some real-world animals that use bright colors or displays to ward off predators, Magmar’s fiery appearance could deter potential threats. Magmar is a strong and aggressive battler, using its fire-based moves to overpower opponents. This suggests a combative and competitive nature, common among many Pokémon species.
While not explicitly mentioned in the Pokémon canon, it can be inferred that Magmar may have a social structure similar to other Pokémon. They might engage in battles or interactions with
Magmar’s fiery body might indicate an adaptation to its surroundings, allowing it to thrive in environments where other Pokémon might struggle. This adaptability could contribute to its success in various habitats.
It’s important to note that Pokémon behavior can vary widely across individual specimens, and the specific behavior of a Magmar might depend on factors like its personality, experiences, and the influence of its Trainer.
Evolution
Magmar is part of an evolutionary line that involves two stages. Here’s a detailed overview of Magmar’s evolution.
Magmar evolves from Magby, the basic form in this evolutionary line. Magby is a Baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II, characterized by its small size and relatively undeveloped fiery features. To evolve Magby into Magmar, certain conditions need to be met, usually involving leveling up (level 30).
Magmar is the evolved form of Magby, representing the middle stage in this evolutionary line. It is a Fire-type Pokémon known for its constant fiery appearance, with flames emanating from various parts of its body. Magmar can further evolve into Magmortar, a process triggered by trading Magmar while it holds a Magmarizer, an item introduced in Generation IV.
Magmortar is the final evolution in the Magmar evolutionary line. The evolution from Magmar to Magmortar reflects a significant transformation, marked by the addition of cannons on its arms and increased firepower. To facilitate this evolution, Magmar must be traded while holding the Magmarizer, emphasizing the importance of player interaction in the evolution process.
The Magmarizer is a held item introduced in Generation IV specifically for evolving Magmar into Magmortar. When Magmar is traded while holding the Magmarizer, it evolves into Magmortar. This item can only be used once and is consumed during the evolution process.
The evolutionary line of Magmar showcases the growth and development of this Fire-type Pokémon, culminating in the powerful and more imposing form of Magmortar. The trade evolution mechanism adds an interactive aspect to Magmar’s evolution, encouraging player collaboration for its final transformation.
Appearances
Anime Main Appearances
Blaine’s Magmar
Magmar first appeared in “Riddle Me This” under Blaine’s ownership, featuring in Gym battles against Ash in that episode and “Volcanic Panic”.
Paul’s Magmar
Paul also possessed a Magmar, showcased in a flashback during his Gym battle with Maylene in “Lost Leader Strategy!”. Later, it engaged in a battle against Brandon in “A Pyramiding Rage!” and evolved into Magmortar before “Pedal to the Mettle!”.
Other appearences include episodes:
- “You’re a Star, Larvitar!” (Satchel’s Magby underwent evolution, transforming into a Magmar.)
- “The Ties That Bind” (During the Silver Conference Gary utilized a Magmar in a battle against Ash’s Heracross, but it was defeated.)
- “Tag! We’re It…!” (This episode featured an Ace Trainer’s Magmar in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. Partnered with a Scientist’s Rhydon, it faced off against Paul’s Chimchar and Ash’s Pikachu, ultimately succumbing to Chimchar.)
- “Bibarel Gnaws Best!” (Magmar, under the command of the head engineer, successfully attacked a Bibarel alongside Aggron and Metang. However, it met its match and was defeated by Dawn’s super-effective Bubble Beam from Piplup.)
- “Rocking Clawmark Hill!” (Two Magmar engaged in training on Clawmark Hill in Rockruff faced one of them, eventually triumphing. This battle was revisited in a flashback in “Some Kind of Laziness”.)
- “A Crowning Moment of Truth!” (Hiker’s Magmar seen suffering two defeats at the hands of an Alolan Marowak. In “Sparking Confusion!”, Magmar joined the Hikers in celebrating the capture of an Alolan Golem.)
Anime Minor Appearances
In the Japanese credits of ”Pikachu’s Rescue Adventure”, a Magmar made an appearance. Yosaku’s Magmar was featured in “A Farfetch’d Tale” where it crafted Charcoal for him. Another Magmar made an appearance in PK13.
A Coordinator’s Magmar played a role in “Settling a Not-So-Old Score!”. In “I Choose You!”, a Magmar was under the control of Marshadow. A fantasy sequence in “Alola, Kanto!” also showcased the presence of a Magmar.
A Trainer’s Magmar appeared in the following episodes:
- ”The Big Balloon Blow-Up”(participated in the Pokémon Balloon Race)
- ”As Cold as Pryce”
- ”Saved by the Beldum” (participated in the Ever Grande Conference)
- ”This Could be the Start of Something Big!”
Manga Appearances
Ash & Pikachu
In this manga Magmar made an appearence.
Pokémon Adventures
In “Make Way for Magmar!”, two Magmar ignited the Pewter Museum of Science, facing Red’s Sandshrew in battle. Despite immobilizing them, Giovanni’s Cloyster ultimately defeated them after Red’s departure.
During “Just a Spearow Carrier”, a Magmar accompanied its Trainer at the Indigo Plateau. In “The Last Battle XIII”, a Magmar participated in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Briefly seen in “A Vicious Cycle of Possibilities”, a Magmar under a Biker’s ownership was part of a gang attempting to ransack Three Island. It met defeat at the hands of Giovanni’s Nidoking and Nidoqueen.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
In this manga a Magmar owned by Firebreather Takeo (a type of Pokémon Trainer), appeared in ”Let’s Aim For The Goal!”.
Pokémon Gotta Catch ‘Em All
In this manga a Magmar appared in ”Pokémon Cooking Contest!” (owned by Yuki), GDZ21 (owned by Yuta) and in GDZ67 (owned by a monk).
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Blaine’s primary and most formidable Pokémon is Magmar, showcased during the battle phase of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in “Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!”. Another appearance of Magmar is noted in “Clefairy Becomes a Father…?!”.
Game data
Stats
Location
| Game version | Location |
|---|---|
| Pokémon Red | Trade |
| Pokémon Blue | Pokémon Mansion |
| Pokémon Yellow | Trade |
| Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver | Burned Tower |
| Pokémon Crystal | Mt. Silver Cave |
| Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire | Trade |
| Pokémon FireRed | Trade |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | Mt. Ember |
| Pokémon Emerald | Trade |
| Pokémon Colosseum | Trade |
| Pokémon XD | Citadark Isle |
| Pokémon Diamond and Pokémon Pearl | Evolve Magby |
| Pokémon Platinum | Fuego Ironworks |
| Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver | Burned Tower, Safari Zone |
| Pokémon Black | Trade |
| Pokémon White | Evolve Magby |
| Pokémon Black 2 | Evolve Magby |
| Pokémon White 2 | Trade |
| Pokémon X and Pokémon Y | Friend Safari |
| Pokémon Omega Rubya and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Magby |
| Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon | Wela Volcano Park |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon | Wela Volcano Park |
| Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! | Pokémon Mansion |
| Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield | Trade |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Trade |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | Evolve Magby |
| Legends Arceus | Firespit Island |
| Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet | Trade |
Magmar's origin name
English: The name “Magmar” in English is a combination of “magma,” which refers to molten or semi-fluid rock beneath the Earth’s surface, and possibly “mar,” a suffix that could be associated with the word “fire” or “mare,” meaning sea. The name aptly reflects Magmar’s fiery and volcanic attributes.
Japanese: In Japanese, Magmar is known as “Būbā” (ブーバー). This name is likely an onomatopoeic representation of the sound made by boiling water or bubbling magma.
German: Magmar’s German name is “Magmar,” similar to its English name. The pronunciation is also quite similar, maintaining the connection to magma and fire.
French: In French, Magmar retains its English name, spelled as “Magmar.” The pronunciation follows the same pattern as in English.
Spanish: Magmar’s Spanish name is also “Magmar,” keeping consistency with its English and German names. The pronunciation aligns with the original English pronunciation.
Italian: Magmar maintains its name in Italian as “Magmar.” Similar to other European languages, the Italian version is close to the English one in both spelling and pronunciation.
Korean: In Korean, Magmar is referred to as “Maguma” (마그마), resembling the English name while adapting to the Korean phonetic system.
Chinese (Simplified): Magmar’s Simplified Chinese name is “Mòguǒbō” (磨瓜卜), which seems to be a phonetic approximation of the English name.
Chinese (Traditional): In Traditional Chinese, Magmar is called “Mòguǒbō” (磨瓜卜), similar to the Simplified Chinese version.
Magmar’s name in various languages generally maintains the connection to magma or boiling, reflecting its fiery and volcanic nature. The slight variations across languages often consider linguistic nuances and phonetics.