Magmar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Magmar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Magmar
Magmar is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 42.424 DPS.
Magmar can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Magmar is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Magmar resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Magmar is Primal Kyogre (42.424 DPS), Primal Groudon (41.800 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (39.600 DPS).
Catching Magmar: After defeating Magmar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1330 and 1402 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1655-1744 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Magmar from raids will have exactly 1402 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Magmar?
The best counter for Magmar is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 42.424 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (41.800 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (39.600 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Magmar?
Magmar can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Magmar weak to?
Magmar is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Magmar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Magmar's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Magmar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Magmar from raids will have 1402 CP at level 20, or 1744 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1330. If you see 1402 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Magmar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Magmar is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Magmar?
For the best moveset for Magmar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Magmar stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Magmar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Magmar can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Magmar in raids?
Weather boost information for Magmar is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.