Power
120
Generation IV · Move No. 463
Magma Storm
Magma Storm is a Fire-type, Special-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.
100
Power
75%
Accuracy
5
PP
#0463
Move description
The user traps the target inside a maelstrom of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Target
Selected Pokémon
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Effect
Inflicts regular damage. For the next 2–5 turns, the target cannot leave the field and is damaged for 1/16 its max HP at the end of each turn. The user continues to use other moves during this time. If the user leaves the field, this effect ends. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use. Rapid Spin cancels this effect.
Battle mechanics
Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Generation IV
Sinnoh
Category
Inflicts damage; inflicts status ailment
Priority
0
Condition
Trap
Turns
5–6
Condition chance
100%
Availability
Main series
Interactions
Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
History across games
See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.
13 versions
Latest: Scarlet / Violet
2 changes
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Pokémon that learn Magma Storm
Review compatible Pokémon, their learning method and the game version used as reference.
1–1 of 1 Pokémon
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No.485
Heatran
Learning method
Level up
Scarlet / Violet