Magma Storm (move)

Magma Storm マグマストーム Magma Storm

Battles Type  Fire Category  Special PP  5 (max. 8) Power  100 Accuracy  75% Priority  0 Does not make contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation IV Not a TM, TR, HM, or Move Tutor move.

Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  0   Jam  0

Super Contests Condition  Tough Appeal  2 ♥♥ Allows performance of the same move twice in a row.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Tough Appeal  3 ♥♥♥ Jamming  0   Temporarily stops the crowd from growing excited.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Magma Storm (Japanese: マグマストーム Magma Storm) is a damage-dealing Fire-type move introduced in Generation IV. It is the signature move of Heatran.

Effect

Generation IV

Magma Storm deals damage and binds the target for two to five turns. A bound target cannot switch out or flee, and takes damage equal to 1/16 of its maximum HP at the end of each turn. If the user switches out, the target will be freed. If a bound Pokémon uses Rapid Spin, it will be freed. If a Pokémon has Run Away or is holding a Smoke Ball, it can flee even when bound (but still cannot switch out); if a Pokémon has a Shed Shell, it can switch out even when bound (but cannot flee). A Pokémon can only be bound by one move at a time, and the effect disappears if the user is no longer on the field.

If the user of Magma Storm is holding a Grip Claw, the duration will always be 5 turns.

Magma Storm has an accuracy of 70% and a base power of 120.

Generation V

Magma Storm's accuracy was increased to 75%.

Magma Storm now traps the target for four to five turns. If the user of Magma Storm is holding a Grip Claw, the duration will be 7 turns.

If the user is holding a Binding Band, the target takes damage equal to 1/8 of its maximum HP instead of 1/16.

Generations VI and VII

Magma Storm's base power is reduced to 100.

A Pokémon bound by Magma Storm now takes damage equal to 1/8 of its maximum HP at the end of each turn. If the user is holding a Binding Band, the target takes damage equal to 1/6 of its maximum HP instead.

Ghost-type Pokémon cannot be trapped by Magma Storm.

Generation VIII onwards

In Versions 1.0 to 1.2.1 of Pokémon Sword and Shield, Magma Storm could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 1.3.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in the previous generation.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Magma Storm's power has been lowered to 90. It will always burn the target.

Description

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						IV	V	VI	VII	VIII			IX
									SMUSUM	SwSh	BDSP	LA	SV
0485		Heatran		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	96	96	1, 96	1, 96	72	72	57	72
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0485		HeatranLv. 50		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - Investigate the Odd Eruption!
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Magma Storm deals damage and may inflict the Constriction status condition on the enemy which renders the enemy unable to move (though it may attack) and lose 5 HP every two turns. This status lasts for 4-6 turns.

In Super Mystery Dungeon, the move may instead inflict the Magma Storm status condition for 6 turns, which renders the enemy unable to move (though it may attack) and lose 10 HP every two turns.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Magma Storm

★★★★★
Attack power	63.92403
Charge time	2.42 seconds
Range type	Circular (ranged)
Number of hits	1
Number of projectiles	1
Critical hit rate	1.5%
Additional effect	None

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Magma Storm is a Charged Attack that has been available since June 29, 2023.

Magma Storm
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids Power 75 Energy cost 33 Duration 2.5 seconds Damage window 1.3 - 2.8 seconds
Trainer Battles Power 65 Energy cost 40 Secondary effect ? Effect chance ?%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility By Elite Charged TM By GO Snapshot As Shadow Pokémon As Purified Pokémon Formerly eligible None

Description

Games Description MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. It may also afflict the targeted enemy with a Constriction status condition. It thaws out frozen Pokémon. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも いっていのかくりつで しめつけじょうたいにかえる こおっていたポケモンは こおりがとける MDGtI UNUSED SMD It damages an enemy. It could also cause the Magma Storm status condition.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

Wild Heatran Saturn's Heatran
The user traps the target in a raging maelstrom of fire.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Heatran releases a powerful spiral of red-orange fire from its mouth at the opponent; or, Heatran stomps on the ground with its forelegs, sending a wave of red-orange or blue fire from each of them at the opponent. Once the fire reaches the opponent, it becomes surrounded by a red-orange tornado of fire.
A wild Heatran	Pokémon Ranger: Heatran Rescue!		Debut
Saturn's Heatran	The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Heatran
The user envelops the target in a maelstrom of fire.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Heatran opens its mouth and releases an extremely powerful stream of fire from it at the opponent. If the opponent gets hit by the flames, the flames will surround the opponent, trapping it inside.
Charon's Heatran	Cooling Off Heatran		Debut First mentioned in Clobbering Claydol

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Trivia

• Magma Storm has the highest power of all binding moves.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 熔岩風暴 Yùhngngàahm Fūngbouh * 岩漿暴風 Ngàahmjēung Bouhfūng * Mandarin 熔岩風暴 / 熔岩风暴 Róngyán Fēngbào * 岩漿暴風 Yánjiāng Bàofēng * Dutch Magmastorm French Vortex Magma German Lavasturm Greek Καταιγίδα Μάγματος Kataigída Mágmatos Hebrew סופת מגמה sufat magma Italian Magmaclisma Korean 마그마스톰 Mageumaseutom Polish Burza Magmy Portuguese Tempestade de Magma Spanish Lluvia Ígnea Vietnamese Bão Dung Nham

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