Magby

Magby is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Pokédex data

National № 0240
Type Fire
Species Live Coal Pokémon
Height 0.7 m (2′04″)
Weight 21.4 kg (47.2 lbs)
Abilities 1. Flame Body
Vital Spirit (hidden ability)
Local № 0150 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0200 (Platinum)
0152 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0053 (Black 2/White 2)
0166 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0200 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0174 (Legends: Arceus)
0018 (The Crown Tundra)
0013 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield 1 Speed
Catch rate 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 73
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Undiscovered
Gender 75% male, 25% female
Egg cycles 25 (6,169–6,425 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Magby.

Evolution chart

Magby#0240
Magby
Fire
(Level 30)
Magmar#0126
Magmar
Fire
(trade holding Magmarizer)

Magby changes

Pokédex 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. It is healthy if it is exhaling yellow flames.
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.

Moves learned by Magby

Moves learnt by level up

Magby learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70
4EmberFireSpecial 40 100
8SmokescreenNormalStatus 100
12Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50
16Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
20Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
24Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
28Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
32Lava PlumeFireSpecial 80 100
36Low KickFightingPhysical 100
40FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
44Sunny DayFireStatus
48Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85

Egg moves

Magby learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Magby gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
BelchPoisonSpecial 120 90
Belly DrumNormalStatus
Cross ChopFightingPhysical 100 80
Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical 100 50
Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
Follow MeNormalStatus
Mach PunchFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Magby is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Magby learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
6TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
11Flame WheelFirePhysical 60 100
18Poison GasPoisonStatus 90
25Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
34FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
43Fire BlastFireSpecial 110 85

Move Tutor moves

Magby can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fire PunchFirePhysical 75 100
FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
RestPsychicStatus
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical 75 100

Magby sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Magby sprite from Silver Magby sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Magby sprite from Diamond & Pearl Magby sprite from Black & White Magby sprite from X & Y Magby sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Magby sprite from Sword & Shield Magby sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Magby Shiny sprite from Silver Magby Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Magby Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Magby Shiny sprite from Black & White Magby Shiny sprite from X & Y Magby Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Magby

Gold
Silver
Breed Magmar
Crystal Route 34
Ruby
Sapphire
FireRed
Trade/migrate from another game
LeafGreen Breed Magmar
Emerald Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond
Pearl
Route 227, Stark Mountain
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Breed Magmar/Magmortar
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White White Forest
Black 2 Virbank Complex
White 2 Trade/migrate from another game
X
Y
Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Spots
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Wela Volcano Park
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword
Shield
Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake
Brilliant Diamond Trade/migrate from another game
Shining Pearl Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern
Legends: Arceus Firespit Island
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

Other languages

English Magby
Japanese ブビィ (Buby)
German Magby
French Magby
Italian Magby
Spanish Magby
Korean 마그비 (mageubi)
Chinese (Simplified) 鸭嘴宝宝
Chinese (Traditional) 鴨嘴寶寶

 

English Live Coal Pokémon
Japanese ひだねポケモン
German Glutherd-Pokémon
French Pokémon Charbon
Italian Pokémon Carbonvivo
Spanish Pokémon Ascuas
Korean 불씨포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 火种宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 火種寶可夢

Name origin

magma
the melted rock in a volcano
baby
newborn child