Magby is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II and the first stage of its evolution line, with a base stat total of 365.

Magby

Magby

fire type

Abilities

Flame Body

Burns the foe on contact.

Vital Spirit

Prevents sleep.

Hidden Ability

Base Stats

Total: 365
EV Yield: 1 Speed
HP: 45
Attack: 75
Defense: 37
Sp. Atk: 70
Sp. Def: 55
Speed: 83

Magby's Weaknesses and Resistances

Evolution Chain

Magby evolves into Magmar at level 30, and Magmar evolves into Magmortar by trading while holding a Magmarizer or with a Magmarizer.

#0240 Magby Magby fire type
Lvl. upat level 30
#0126 Magmar Magmar fire type
TradeholdingMagmarizer/Magmarizer
#0467 Magmortar Magmortar fire type

Magby Playthrough, Competitive, and Nuzlocke Usage

Using Magby in a Playthrough

The Magmar line is a special-oriented Fire line with strong immediate offense once it reaches Magmar and even greater power as Magmortar. Magmar combines good Special Attack and Speed with Fire STAB and useful coverage, while Magmortar raises Special Attack substantially and broadens the wallbreaking role at the cost of some Speed. Magmortar normally requires trading Magmar while it holds a Magmarizer, making Magmar the realistic final stage in many games. The line is effective against Grass-, Bug-, Ice-, and Steel-types but must respect common Water-, Ground-, and Rock-type attacks.

Magby in Competitive Pokémon

Magmortar's principal competitive niche is special wallbreaking. High Special Attack and broad coverage let it punish common Fire-resistant switch-ins, while Vital Spirit can create opportunities against sleep moves and Flame Body can punish contact on more defensive uses. Its only moderate Speed and susceptibility to entry hazards limit its ability to enter battle repeatedly. Magmar has occasionally used Eviolite or its better Speed in lower formats, but Magmortar provides the line's greatest conventional offensive ceiling.

Magby in Nuzlockes

Magmar is a useful but often late-arriving Nuzlocke Fire-type, particularly in games where alternative Fire encounters are scarce. Its special power and reasonable Speed allow it to defeat favorable targets quickly, but it is not bulky enough to switch casually into strong neutral attacks. Magmortar improves damage and overall bulk if the trade-item evolution is practical, though it remains slower than Magmar. In Kanto, late availability means the line has less opportunity to influence the run than its battle statistics alone would suggest.

Learnsets

56 moves · Scarlet Violet

Level Up

1 Leer normal type --- 100 status move
1 Smog poison type 30 70 special move
4 Ember fire type 40 100 special move
8 Smokescreen normal type --- 100 status move
12 Clear Smog poison type 50 --- special move
16 Flame Wheel fire type 60 100 physical move
20 Confuse Ray ghost type --- 100 status move
24 Scary Face normal type --- 100 status move
28 Fire Punch fire type 75 100 physical move
32 Lava Plume fire type 80 100 special move
36 Low Kick fighting type --- 100 physical move
40 Flamethrower fire type 90 100 special move
44 Sunny Day fire type --- --- status move
48 Fire Blast fire type 110 85 special move

Machine

- Fire Punch fire type 75 100 physical move
- Thunder Punch electric type 75 100 physical move
- Body Slam normal type 85 100 physical move
- Take Down normal type 90 85 physical move
- Double-Edge normal type 120 100 physical move
- Flamethrower fire type 90 100 special move
- Low Kick fighting type --- 100 physical move
- Fire Spin fire type 35 85 special move
- Psychic psychic type 90 100 special move
- Confuse Ray ghost type --- 100 status move
- Fire Blast fire type 110 85 special move
- Rest psychic type --- --- status move
- Substitute normal type --- --- status move
- Thief dark type 60 100 physical move
- Curse ghost type --- --- status move
- Protect normal type --- --- status move
- Scary Face normal type --- 100 status move
- Endure normal type --- --- status move
- Sleep Talk normal type --- --- status move
- Sunny Day fire type --- --- status move
- Heat Wave fire type 95 90 special move
- Will-O-Wisp fire type --- 85 status move
- Facade normal type 70 100 physical move
- Focus Punch fighting type 150 100 physical move
- Helping Hand normal type --- --- status move
- Brick Break fighting type 75 100 physical move
- Overheat fire type 130 90 special move
- Fling dark type --- 100 physical move
- Flare Blitz fire type 120 100 physical move
- Poison Jab poison type 80 100 physical move
- Flame Charge fire type 50 100 physical move
- Acid Spray poison type 40 100 special move
- Burning Jealousy fire type 70 100 special move
- Tera Blast normal type 80 100 special move
- Temper Flare fire type 75 100 physical move

Egg

- Mach Punch fighting type 40 100 physical move
- Belly Drum normal type --- --- status move
- Dynamic Punch fighting type 100 50 physical move
- Cross Chop fighting type 100 80 physical move
- Focus Punch fighting type 150 100 physical move
- Follow Me normal type --- --- status move
- Belch poison type 120 90 special move

Pokédex Entries

21 entries
Gold / Leafgreen

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 underestimate it.

Crystal

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

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.

Diamond / Pearl

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

Platinum / Black / White

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Where To Find Magby

6 locations
Wela Volcano Park · AlolaWalking · version details vary

Wela Volcano Park Area

Moon max 15%
Walking · Lv. 16–19 · 15%
Sun max 15%
Walking · Lv. 16–19 · 15%
Ultra Moon max 15%
Walking · Lv. 16–19 · 15%
Ultra Sun max 15%
Walking · Lv. 16–19 · 15%
Mirage Mountain · HoennWalking · version details vary

Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)

Alpha Sapphire max 40%
Walking · Lv. 36–38 · 40%
Omega Ruby max 40%
Walking · Lv. 36–38 · 40%
Route 34 · JohtoGift Egg · version details vary

Road 34

Crystal max 100%
Gift Egg · Lv. 5 · 100%
Route 227 · SinnohWalking · version details vary

Road 227

Diamond max 8%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Slot2 Leafgreen
Pearl max 8%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Slot2 Leafgreen
Stark Mountain · SinnohWalking · version details vary

Stark Mountain entrance

Diamond max 8%
Walking · Lv. 25 · 4% · Slot2 Leafgreen
Pearl max 8%
Walking · Lv. 25 · 4% · Slot2 Leafgreen

Stark Mountain exterior

Diamond max 8%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Slot2 Leafgreen
Pearl max 8%
Walking · Lv. 22 · 4% · Slot2 Leafgreen

Stark Mountain main cavern

Diamond max 8%
Walking · Lv. 27 · 4% · Slot2 Leafgreen
Pearl max 8%
Walking · Lv. 27 · 4% · Slot2 Leafgreen
Virbank Complex · UnovaDark Grass, Walking · version details vary

Virbank Complex (inner)

Black 2 max 50%
Dark Grass · Lv. 11 · 20%Dark Grass · Lv. 13 · 5%Walking · Lv. 10 · 20%Walking · Lv. 12 · 5%

Virbank Complex (outer)

Black 2 max 15%
Walking · Lv. 10 · 10%Walking · Lv. 11 · 5%

Held Items

2 items
Magmarizer
  • Diamond: 5% chance
  • Pearl: 50% chance
  • Platinum: 50% chance
  • Omega Ruby: 5% chance
  • Alpha Sapphire: 5% chance
  • Sun: 5% chance
  • Moon: 5% chance
  • Ultra Sun: 5% chance
  • Ultra Moon: 5% chance
Rawst Berry
  • Ruby: 100% chance
  • Sapphire: 100% chance
  • Emerald: 100% chance

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Magby Biology and Behavior

Magby's internal fire reaches roughly 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the condition of its flame and smoke reflects its health. It is timid enough to leak flames when startled and is naturally associated with volcanic environments. When weakened, Magby has been described soaking in magma to restore its condition.

Magby Biological Data

National Pokédex
#240
Species
Live Coal Pokémon
Height
2' 4" (0.7 m)
Weight
47.2 lbs (21.4 kg)
Habitat
Mountain
Color
Red
Body Style
Upright
Gender
25% female / 75% male

Misc

Catch Rate: 45

Base Experience: 73 Exp

Hatch Counter: 25

Magby Size Comparison: BETA

Magby is listed at 2' 4" (0.7 m) and shown in an in-chart visual comparison.

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