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Magmar

Magmar is the Magma Core branch in Volcanic Cave. It is more focused than Charmuddy and cheaper than the rare fire-steel targets, making it useful when Night / Clear fire pressure and core material value line up. Flamethrower should shorten a known branch, not start a blind full clear.

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Updated May 26, 2026

HabitatVolcanic Cave
Favorite FoodMagma Stone
SpawnNight · Clear
DropsFire Stone,Magma Core

How to Get Magmar

  1. Use Night / Clear and bring Magma Stone only for the Magmar branch.
  2. Flamethrower starts the damage check; Thunder Punch is the coverage test.
  3. Will-O-Wisp matters if the branch is unsafe.
  4. Leave after Fire Stone or Magma Core is checked.

Skills

Flamethrower,Fire Punch,Thunder Punch,Will-O-Wisp

Best Use

  • Best for Magma Core and focused fire pressure.
  • Choose Magmar when Charmuddy is too basic and Flamexor is too expensive.
  • Fire Punch should not be the only reason to repeat.

Team Tips

  • Bring one defensive answer for risky fire fights.
  • Do not mix Magmar with every rare cave target.
  • Use Fire Boost after the branch is proven.

Farming Notes

  • Magma Core is the main signal to continue.
  • Magma Stone is wasted on general Fire Stone farming.
  • Night / Clear should be checked before every serious pass.

Common Mistakes

  • Using Magmar as a generic fire page.
  • Spending Magma Stone before the branch is mapped.
  • Ignoring Magma Core after Fire Stone is done.

Magmar FAQ

Where do you find Magmar?

Magmar appears in Volcanic Cave during Night / Clear. Magma Stone should be saved for the Magma Core branch.

What is Magmar best used for?

Magmar is for focused fire pressure and Magma Core, not generic Fire Stone farming.

What does Magmar drop?

The current reference entry lists Fire Stone and Magma Core as Magmar's drops. Farm Volcanic Cave only when those materials support a named upgrade, recipe, or team goal.

What food attracts Magmar?

Magmar's current reference entry lists Magma Stone as its preferred food. Use that detail to plan a Volcanic Cave visit, then confirm the page's time and weather notes before spending limited resources.

What does Magmar drop?

The current reference entry lists Fire Stone and Magma Core as Magmar's drops. Farm Volcanic Cave only when those materials support a named upgrade, recipe, or team goal.

What mistakes do players make with Magmar?

Players most often lose value by using Magmar as a generic fire page, spending Magma Stone before the branch is mapped, and ignoring Magma Core after Fire Stone is done. Keep the Volcanic Cave run focused on one goal, then leave when that goal is met.