Magmortar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Magmortar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Magmortar
Magmortar is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 38.000 DPS.
Magmortar 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: Magmortar is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Magmortar 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 Magmortar is Primal Kyogre (38.000 DPS), Primal Groudon (37.300 DPS), and Shadow Groudon (35.400 DPS).
Catching Magmortar: After defeating Magmortar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1752 and 1834 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2180-2282 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Magmortar from raids will have exactly 1834 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 Magmortar?
The best counter for Magmortar is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 38.000 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (37.300 DPS) and Shadow Groudon (35.400 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Magmortar?
Magmortar 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 Magmortar weak to?
Magmortar is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Magmortar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Magmortar's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Magmortar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Magmortar from raids will have 1834 CP at level 20, or 2282 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1752. If you see 1834 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Magmortar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Magmortar 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 Magmortar?
For the best moveset for Magmortar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Magmortar 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 Magmortar without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Magmortar 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 Magmortar in raids?
Weather boost information for Magmortar 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.