Magby pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

magma: the melted rock in a volcano
baby: newborn child

Pokedex data

National №	240
Type	Fire
Species	Live Coal Pokémon
Height	2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight	47.2 lbs (21.4 kg)
Abilities	Flame Body Vital Spirit (Dream World)
Local №	150 (Gold, Silver) 200 (Platinum) 152 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Bubyi

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles	26 (minimum 6,630 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Speed
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	117
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	2		½	½			2			½	2				½

Magby stats

The base stats for Magby are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	45	200 - 294
Attack	75	139 - 273
Defense	37	71 - 190
Sp. Atk	70	130 - 262
Sp. Def	55	103 - 229
Speed	83	153 - 291
Total	365

Pokedex descriptions

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.

Evolution chart

#240
Magby
Fire →
(Level 30)

#126
Magmar
Fire →
(trade holding
Magmarizer)

#467
Magmortar
Fire

Magby learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Smog	Poison	Special	20	70
7	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
10	SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	-	100
16	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
19	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
25	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
28	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100
34	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
37	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
43	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
46	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
49	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85

Magby learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Leer	Normal	Status	-	100
1	Smog	Poison	Special	20	70
7	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
10	SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	-	100
16	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
19	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85
25	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	-	100
28	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
34	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
37	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
43	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
46	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85

Other generations: II III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Magby learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Magby egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Barrier	Psychic	Status	-	-
Belly Drum	Normal	Status	-	-
Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80
DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
Karate Chop	Fighting	Physical	50	100
Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-

Magby learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Magby egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Barrier	Psychic	Status	-	-
Belly Drum	Normal	Status	-	-
Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80
DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Karate Chop	Fighting	Physical	50	100
Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100

Magby learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Magby egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Barrier	Psychic	Status	-	-
Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80
DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100
Karate Chop	Fighting	Physical	50	100
Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
Screech	Normal	Status	-	85
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Magby can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Magby can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100
Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Magby is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Magby is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Magby is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
23	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
56	Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Magby sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Magby

Crystal	Route 34
Diamond Pearl	Route 227, Stark Mountain
Black White	White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★ ★ ★
Power	★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Magby

Name origin

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Type defenses

Magby stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Magby sprites

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