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Magby.

national dex #240 · gen II
BST 365 · fire
Magby official artwork
fire
#240 · gen II
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HP
45
ATK
75
DEF
37
SPA
70
SPD
55
SPE
83
BST 365 · best Speed 83 · worst Defense 37 · meters scale to 200

Magby is weak to Water, Ground, Rock and resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.

Typingfire
AbilitiesFlame Body, Vital Spirit
Height, weight0.7 m / 21.4 kg
Catch rate45 / 255
Egg groupsNo Eggs
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Magby base stats

BST 365 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP45200294
Atk75139273
Def3771190
SpA70130262
SpD55103229
Spe83153291
BST365bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 Spe

Magby weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat2
ele1
gra½
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro2
fly1
psy1
bug½
roc2
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai½
Weak to
Water, Ground, Rock
Resists
Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy
Immune to
nothing

Magby abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Flame BodyHas a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Vital SpirithiddenPrevents sleep.

Magby evolution line

3 stages

Magby evolves into Magmar: level it up to 30 or higher. How to evolve Magby, every game

Best Magby moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
fireOverheatSPEC130
fireFlare BlitzPHYS120
fireFire BlastSPEC110
fireHeat WaveSPEC95
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
fightingDynamic PunchPHYS100
psychicPsychicSPEC90

Magby moves

gen 9 · 72 moves · 15 level-up · 36 TM/HM · 9 egg · 12 tutor
48 moves · Magby appears in 15 games
EmberL7LeerL7SmogL13Flame WheelL16Clear SmogL19Fire SpinL19Scary FaceL24SmokescreenL25Fire PunchL34Low KickL36Lava PlumeL37Confuse RayL43FlamethrowerL43Sunny DayL46Fire BlastL49Acid SprayTMBelcheggBelly DrumeggBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMBurning JealousyTMCross ChopeggCurseTMDouble EdgeTMDynamic PuncheggEndureTMFacadeTMFlame ChargeTMFlare BlitzeggFlingTMFocus PuncheggFollow MeeggHeat WaveTMHelping HandTMMach PuncheggOverheatTMPoison JabTMProtectTMPsychicTMRestTMSleep TalkTMSubstituteTMTake DownTMTemper FlareTMTera BlastTMThiefTMThunder PuncheggWill O WispTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 7
EmberSTABfireSPEC40100%25Level 7
SmogpoisonSPEC3070%20Level 13
Flame WheelSTABfirePHYS60100%25Level 16
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15Level 19
Clear SmogpoisonSPEC50-15Level 19
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 24
SmokescreennormalSTAT-100%20Level 25
Fire PunchSTABfirePHYS75100%15Level 34
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20Level 36
Lava PlumeSTABfireSPEC80100%15Level 37
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Level 43
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Level 43
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5Level 46
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5Level 49
Acid SpraypoisonSPEC40100%20TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Burning JealousySTABfireSPEC70100%5TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
CurseghostSTAT--10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
Dynamic PunchfightingPHYS10050%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Fire BlastSTABfireSPEC11085%5TM / HM
Fire PunchSTABfirePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Fire SpinSTABfireSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Flame ChargeSTABfirePHYS50100%20TM / HM
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15TM / HM
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
OverheatSTABfireSPEC13090%5TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Sunny DayfireSTAT--5TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
Temper FlareSTABfirePHYS75100%10TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Will O WispfireSTAT-85%15TM / HM
BelchpoisonSPEC12090%10Egg
Belly DrumnormalSTAT--10Egg
Cross ChopfightingPHYS10080%5Egg
Dynamic PunchfightingPHYS10050%5Egg
Flare BlitzSTABfirePHYS120100%15Egg
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Egg
Follow MenormalSTAT--20Egg
Mach PunchfightingPHYS40100%30Egg
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Egg
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
Dynamic PunchfightingPHYS10050%5Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Fire PunchSTABfirePHYS75100%15Tutor
FlamethrowerSTABfireSPEC90100%15Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Heat WaveSTABfireSPEC9590%10Tutor
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Thunder PunchelectricPHYS75100%15Tutor

Magby Pokédex entries

7 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

This Pokémon is still small and timid. Whenever Magby gets excited or surprised, flames leak from its mouth and its nose.

Shield

This Pokémon makes its home near volcanoes. At the end of the day, Magby soaks in magma, resting and recovering from the day’s fatigue.

Legends: Arceus

This Pokémon lives in volcanic areas. With each breath, sparks spurt from its mouth and nose. When Magby is in good health, its flames gain a yellow tint.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

Many of these Pokémon can be seen in areas with volcanic activity. Feeding can get them so excited, they exhale flames of 1,100 degrees F.

Moon

A famous potter lives with a Magby. Apparently its soft flames produce fine works.

Ultra Sun

When flames drip from its nose, that means it has a cold. Have it lie down for a nice rest in some magma.

Ultra Moon

Its body temperature is always around 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. If Magby falls into a small- enough pond, the whole thing will dry up.

Generation VI3 entries
X

It’s small, but its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.

Y

Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Magby’s state of health is determined by observing the fire it breathes. If the Pokémon is spouting yellow flames from its mouth, it is in good health. When it is fatigued, black smoke will be mixed in with the flames.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees F.

Black 2, White 2

It’s small, but its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees F. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.

Generation IV4 entries
Diamond, Pearl

Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.

Platinum

Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees F.

HeartGold

Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble from its mouth and nostrils.

SoulSilver

It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, so don’t underestimate it.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby, Sapphire

MAGBY’s state of health is determined by observing the fire it breathes. If the POKéMON is spouting yellow flames from its mouth, it is in good health. When it is fatigued, black smoke will be mixed in with the flames.

Emerald

If a MAGBY is spouting yellow flames from its mouth, it is in good health. When it is fatigued, black smoke will be mixed in with the flames.

FireRed

It is found in volcanic craters. Its body heat exceeds 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, so don’t underestimate it.

LeafGreen

Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.

Silver

It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temp. is over 1100 degrees, so don't under­ estimate it.

Crystal

It naturally spits an 1100-degree flame. It is said when many appear, it heralds a volcanic eruption.

Magby species data

gen II species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationII (Johto)
ColorRed
ShapeUpright
HabitatMountain
Height0.7 m (2'04")
Weight21.4 kg (47.2 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate45 (17.6%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio75% Male / 25% Female
Egg groupsNo Eggs
Hatch counter25 cycles, 6,656 steps
Base experience73
EV yield1 Spe
Regional dex numbers
National#240
Johto#150
Sinnoh (Pt)#200
Johto (HGSS)#152
Unova (B2W2)#053
Alola (SM)#166
Akala#093
Alola (USUM)#200
Akala (USUM)#101
Crown Tundra#018
Hisui#174
Blueberry#013
Wild held items
Rawst Berry100%
100% in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Magmarizer50% / 5%
50% in Pearl, Platinum · 5% in Diamond, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread75 Atk / 70 SpA
Best statSpeed 83good
Speed tier83 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load3 weak / 6 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty45 / 255hard, about 17.6% per ball

About Magby

Magby is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). This Pokémon is still small and timid. Whenever Magby gets excited or surprised, flames leak from its mouth and its nose. Magby stands 0.7 m (2'04") tall and weighs 21.4 kg (47.2 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Magby base stats

Magby has a base stat total of 365, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Speed at 83 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 37 (poor). Magby is moderately fast with a base Speed of 83.

Magby weaknesses and resistances

As a Fire-type, Magby is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Magby 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Magby abilities

Magby's abilities include Flame Body, Vital Spirit. Flame Body has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Vital Spirit, which prevents sleep.

Magby moves and learnset

Magby can learn 72 moves in Generation 9, including 15 by leveling up, 36 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 12 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Heat Wave (Fire, 95 power). For coverage, Magby can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Dynamic Punch (Fighting).

Training Magby

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Magby can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Magby yields 1 Speed EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Magby is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Magby → Magmar → Magmortar). Wild Magby may be found holding Rawst Berry or Magmarizer.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Magby. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Magby, or use the team builder to see how Magby fits into your squad.

Tools for Magby
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