Magma Storm (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Fire |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 100 |
| Accuracy | 75 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 4 |
Effects
Magma Storm inflicts damage on the first turn then traps the opponent, causing them to lose 1⁄8 of their maximum HP after each turn, for 4-5 turns.
If the user holds a Grip Claw, the after-effects last for 7 turns. If a Binding Band is held, the damage is 1⁄6 of the target's maximum HP.
Changes
- In Generations 4-5, Magma Storm has 120 base power.
- In Generation 4, Magma Storm has 70% accuracy.
- In Generation 4, the after-effects of Magma Storm last for 2-5 turns instead of 4-5; holding Grip Claw they last for 5 turns.
- In Generations 4-5, the target loses only 1⁄16 of their maximum HP after each turn, or 1⁄8 if a Binding Band is held.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Firium Z and uses its Z-Power, Magma Storm turns into Inferno Overdrive and has base power 180.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Magma Storm |
|---|---|
| Japanese | マグマストーム (Magma Storm) |
| German | Lavasturm |
| French | Vortex Magma |
| Italian | Magmaclisma |
| Spanish | Lluvia Ígnea |
| Korean | 마그마스톰 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 熔岩风暴 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 熔岩風暴 |
Game descriptions
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The foe becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for two to five turns. |
|---|---|
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
The target becomes trapped within a maelstrom of fire that rages for four to five turns. |
| Scarlet/Violet | The user traps the target inside a maelstrom of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Magma Storm at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
