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Magby
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 45 (17.6%)
- Gender Ratio
- 75% Male / 25% Female
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
- Base Experience
- 73
- EV Yield
- 1 Spe
- Height
- 0.7 m (2'04")
- Weight
- 21.4 kg (47.2 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Prevents sleep.
Generation VII
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.
A famous potter lives with a Magby. Apparently its soft flames produce fine works.
When flames drip from its nose, that means it has a cold. Have it lie down for a nice rest in some magma.
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 VIII
This Pokémon is still small and timid. Whenever Magby gets excited or surprised, flames leak from its mouth and its nose.
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.
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.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation II
Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temp. is over 1100 degrees, so don't under estimate it.
It naturally spits an 1100-degree flame. It is said when many appear, it heralds a volcanic eruption.
Generation III
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.
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.
It is found in volcanic craters. Its body heat exceeds 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, so don’t underestimate it.
Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
Generation IV
Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.
Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees F.
Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble from its mouth and nostrils.
It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, so don’t underestimate it.
Generation V
Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees F.
It’s small, but its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees F. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.
Generation VI
It’s small, but its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.
Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
Level Up
15 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 7 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 13 | Smog | poi | S | 30 | 70% | 20 |
| 16 | Flame WheelSTAB | fir | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 19 | Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| 19 | Clear Smog | poi | S | 50 | — | 15 |
| 24 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 25 | Smokescreen | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 34 | Fire PunchSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 37 | Lava PlumeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 43 | FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 43 | Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 46 | Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| 49 | Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
TM / HM
36 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Burning JealousySTAB | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dynamic Punch | fig | P | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire PunchSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Temper FlareSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belch | poi | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Belly Drum | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Cross Chop | fig | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Dynamic Punch | fig | P | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Follow Me | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Mach Punch | fig | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Move Tutor
12 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dynamic Punch | fig | P | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Fire PunchSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
Items that wild Magby may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Magby
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Magby
Magby is a Fire-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Magby Base Stats
Magby has a base stat total of 365, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. 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 & 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 & 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 above 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.
