Magby Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves
Magby
Live Coal Pokémon
This Pokémon is still small and timid. Whenever Magby gets excited or surprised, flames leak from its mouth and its nose.
Magby Pokédex brings together the essential information for Magby, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Magby is National Pokédex #240 and was introduced in Generation II. It is a Fire-type Pokémon.
This Magby Pokédex covers Magby across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. This Pokémon is still small and timid. Whenever Magby gets excited or surprised, flames leak from its mouth and its nose.
Magby at a glance
- Type
- FIRE
- Weak to
- WATER2×GROUND2×ROCK2×
- Best base stat
- Speed — 83
- Abilities
- Flame Body, Vital Spirit (Hidden)
- Next evolution
- Magmar — Level 30
Magby Pokédex overview
Magby has the Fire typing, it belongs to Generation II, its Pokédex classification is the Live Coal Pokémon. This Pokémon is still small and timid. Whenever Magby gets excited or surprised, flames leak from its mouth and its nose. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Magby Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.
Magby quick facts
- Height
- 0.7 m
- Weight
- 21.4 kg
- Generation
- Generation II
- Growth rate
- Medium
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Magby Pokédex type and weaknesses
Magby is weak to Water, Ground and Rock. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel and Fairy. These matchups come from Magby's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Magby and which types it can resist more comfortably.
Magby type effectiveness
Damage taken when Magby is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Fire typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Magby Pokédex stats
Magby has a base stat total of 365, with Speed as its highest listed base stat at 83. In the Magby Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Magby is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.
Magby Pokédex abilities
Magby can have Flame Body and Vital Spirit as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Magby functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.
Magby abilities
Flame Body
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Vital Spirit Hidden
Prevents sleep.
Magby Pokédex evolution
Magby evolves into Magmar (Level 30). The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.
Magby evolution family
Magby evolution requirements
Evolves into
Magmar
Level 30
Magby Pokédex forms and shiny appearance
Magby has 1 form shown on this Magby Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.
Magby Pokédex game appearances
Magby appears in 23 Pokémon titles, including Alpha Sapphire, Black, Black 2, Crystal, Diamond and Emerald. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Magby appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.
Magby game availability
This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.
Where can you find Magby?
The locations below show where Magby can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.
Magby encounter locations
| Game | Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Sapphire | Mirage Spot ♂ountain North Of ♂ossdeep | Walk | 36–38 | 40% | — |
| Black 2 | Virbank Complex Inner | Walk | 10 | 20% | — |
| Black 2 | Virbank Complex Inner | Dark Grass | 11 | 20% | — |
| Black 2 | Virbank Complex Inner | Walk | 12 | 5% | — |
| Black 2 | Virbank Complex Inner | Dark Grass | 13 | 5% | — |
| Black 2 | Virbank Complex Outer | Walk | 10 | 10% | — |
| Black 2 | Virbank Complex Outer | Walk | 11 | 5% | — |
| Crystal | Johto Route 34 Area | Gift Egg | 5 | 100% | — |
| Diamond | Sinnoh Route 227 Area | Walk | 22 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Diamond | Stark ♂ountain Area | Walk | 22 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Diamond | Stark ♂ountain Entrance | Walk | 25 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Diamond | Stark ♂ountain Inside | Walk | 27 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Moon | Wela Volcano Park Area | Walk | 16–19 | 15% | — |
| Omega Ruby | Mirage Spot ♂ountain North Of ♂ossdeep | Walk | 36–38 | 40% | — |
| Pearl | Sinnoh Route 227 Area | Walk | 22 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Pearl | Stark ♂ountain Area | Walk | 22 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Pearl | Stark ♂ountain Entrance | Walk | 25 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Pearl | Stark ♂ountain Inside | Walk | 27 | 4% | Slot2 Leafgreen |
| Sun | Wela Volcano Park Area | Walk | 16–19 | 15% | — |
| Ultra Sun | Wela Volcano Park Area | Walk | 16–19 | 15% | — |
| Ultra ♂oon | Wela Volcano Park Area | Walk | 16–19 | 15% | — |
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Magby Pokédex moves
The Magby Pokédex lists 122 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.
Magby move explorer
122 moves shown
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | FIRE | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 1 | Leer | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 30 | Level Up |
| 1 | Smog | POISON | Special | 30 | 70 | 20 | Level Up |
| 6 | Tackle | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | Level Up |
| 8 | Smokescreen | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 11 | Flame Wheel | FIRE | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Level Up |
| 12 | Clear Smog | POISON | Special | 50 | — | 15 | Level Up |
| 12 | Feint Attack | DARK | Physical | 60 | — | 20 | Level Up |
| 15 | Fire Spin | FIRE | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Level Up |
| 18 | Poison Gas | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 40 | Level Up |
| 19 | Fire Punch | FIRE | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 20 | Confuse Ray | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 22 | Flame Burst | FIRE | Special | 70 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 24 | Scary ♀ace | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Level Up |
| 31 | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Level Up |
| 32 | Lava Plume | FIRE | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 34 | Flamethrower | FIRE | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Level Up |
| 36 | Low Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Level Up |
| 43 | Fire Blast | FIRE | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | Level Up |
| — | Acid Spray | POISON | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Attract | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Brick Break | FIGHTING | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Burning Jealousy | FIRE | Special | 70 | 100 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Captivate | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confide | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Confuse Ray | GHOST | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Curse | GHOST | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Detect | FIGHTING | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Double Team | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 15 | Machine |
| — | Dynamic Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Facade | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Fire Blast | FIRE | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Fire Punch | FIRE | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Fire Spin | FIRE | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Flame Charge | FIRE | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Flamethrower | FIRE | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Flare Blitz | FIRE | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Fling | DARK | Physical | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Focus Energy | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Machine |
| — | Focus Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Frustration | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Heat Wave | FIRE | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Machine |
| — | Hidden Power | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Incinerate | FIRE | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Iron Tail | STEEL | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Low Kick | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Mega Kick | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Mega Punch | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Natural Gift | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Overheat | FIRE | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 | Machine |
| — | Poison Jab | POISON | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Power Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Power Up Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Protect | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Psychic | PSYCHIC | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Rest | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Return | NORMAL | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Rock Smash | FIGHTING | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Round | NORMAL | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Scary ♀ace | NORMAL | Status | — | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Screech | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Machine |
| — | Secret Power | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Machine |
| — | Sunny Day | FIRE | Status | — | — | 5 | Machine |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Take Down | NORMAL | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | Machine |
| — | Temper ♀lare | FIRE | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Tera Blast | NORMAL | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Thief | DARK | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Machine |
| — | Thunder Punch | ELECTRIC | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Toxic | POISON | Status | — | 90 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Uproar | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Machine |
| — | Will O Wisp | FIRE | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Machine |
| — | Barrier | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 20 | Egg |
| — | Belch | POISON | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 | Egg |
| — | Belly Drum | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | Cross Chop | FIGHTING | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | Egg |
| — | Dynamic Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Egg |
| — | Flare Blitz | FIRE | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Focus Energy | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 30 | Egg |
| — | Focus Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Egg |
| — | Follow ♂e | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Egg |
| — | Iron Tail | STEEL | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Karate Chop | FIGHTING | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | Egg |
| — | Mach Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | Egg |
| — | Mega Punch | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Egg |
| — | Power Swap | PSYCHIC | Status | — | — | 10 | Egg |
| — | Screech | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 40 | Egg |
| — | Thunder Punch | ELECTRIC | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Egg |
| — | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Counter | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Covet | NORMAL | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | Tutor |
| — | Double Edge | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Dual Chop | DRAGON | Physical | 40 | 90 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Dynamic Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Endure | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Fire Punch | FIRE | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Flamethrower | FIRE | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Focus Punch | FIGHTING | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Headbutt | NORMAL | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Heat Wave | FIRE | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Helping Hand | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Iron Tail | STEEL | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Mega Kick | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 | Tutor |
| — | Mega Punch | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Mimic | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Mud Slap | GROUND | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Seismic Toss | FIGHTING | Physical | — | 100 | 20 | Tutor |
| — | Sleep Talk | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Snore | NORMAL | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Substitute | NORMAL | Status | — | — | 10 | Tutor |
| — | Swagger | NORMAL | Status | — | 85 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Thunder Punch | ELECTRIC | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Tutor |
| — | Uproar | NORMAL | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | Tutor |
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Magby Pokédex entries
The Magby Pokédex entries below let you compare how Magby has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.
Magby Pokédex entries
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.
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.
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.
Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.
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.
Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees F.
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.
It’s small, but its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees F. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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