Magby (Pokémon)

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Magby
Live Coal Pokémon
ブビィ
Buby
#0240
Magby



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Flame Body Cacophony
Cacophony
Vital Spirit
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
75% male, 25% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
No Eggs Discovered
Hatch time
25 cycles
Height
2'04" 0.7 m
Magby
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Weight
47.2 lbs. 21.4 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
117
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
73
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Magby
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HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
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Atk
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Def
0
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Speed
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
External Links

Magby (Japanese: ブビィ Buby) is a Fire-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves into Magmar starting at level 30, which evolves into Magmortar when traded while holding a Magmarizer.

(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)

Biology

Magby is a bipedal Pokémon that has a red body with a yellow, flame-shaped marking on its stomach and a black collar marking on its neck. Its head is covered with large lumps, and it has a rounded, yellow beak. There is a single spike on its back and it has a tapered tail. Its short arms have three clawed fingers, while its feet have only two clawed toes.

Magby can breathe 1100 °F (600 °C) flames, and hot embers drip from its mouth. Its health can be determined by these flames; yellow flames show that a Magby is in good health, while flames mixed with a lot of smoke is symptomatic of fatigue, and flames dripping from its nose is a sign of a cold. Magby's volcanic habitat ensures its health. However, it can be seen living in towns. Magby is known to be rather small and timid. It leaks out flames when excited or surprised. It prefers to soak in the magma of volcano in order to recover from the day's fatigue.

Evolution

Magby evolves into Magmar, which evolves into Magmortar.

 
Baby form
Magby
 Fire 
 
Breed



 
First evolution
Magmar
 Fire 

 
Second evolution
Magmortar
 Fire 


In the anime

Main series

 
Magby in the anime
 
A Magby Egg in the anime

Major appearances

In Pikachu & Pichu, a Magby was one of the Pichu Brothers' friends. It made further appearances in Trouble in Big Town, Of Meowth and Pokémon, Big Meowth, Little Dreams, Pichu Bros. in Party Panic, and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In You're A Star, Larvitar, Satchel was working toward his Magby's evolution into a Magmar in time for the Silver Conference, eventually succeeding. It reappeared in Larvitar's memories in the next episode.

In Gonna Rule The School!, the Pokémon Trainers' School lent a Magby to Tommy for use in lessons. They battled Max, who was training a Poliwag.

In An Elite Coverup!, Team Rocket tricked Roland into thinking they could help raise his Magby and evolve it. However, it was eventually rescued.

Minor appearances

In You Said a Mouthful!, Anthony kept a Magby inside a Pelipper's beak as an effective way to use its attacks to defeat Pokémon.

In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Magby participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.

In a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty!, a Magby became one of J's bounties.

In Dressed for Jess Success!, a Coordinator's Magby competed in the Lilypad Contest.

In A Marathon Rivalry!, a Magby competed in the Camellia Town Pokéathlon.

In I Choose You!, a Magby playfully chased a Chikorita.

In Sours for the Sweet!, a Trainer's Magby used Flamethrower during the Alola Bread Festival.

Six Trainers' Magby appeared in The Power of Us.

In Narrowing the Chaser Chase!, multiple Magby were used as part of a Project Mew Trial Mission at Sea Mauville.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP262 Magby Ash's Pokédex Magby, the Live Coal Pokémon. Magby is the pre-evolved form of Magmar. Despite its small size, it is a tough opponent and produces an extremely hot flame.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP170 Magby Dawn's Pokédex Magby, the Live Coal Pokémon. Magby has a magma-like substance in its body, and it emits super-fiery breath.

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

A Trainer's Magby appeared in The Gathering of Stars.

In the manga

Magical Pokémon Journey

A Magby appeared in Vulpix and Cyndaquil, under the ownership of Kiaraway.

Pokémon Adventures

In Gligar Glide, a Magby escaped from the Pokémon Day Care near Goldenrod City.

In Off Course with Corsola, Crystal caught and sent a Magby to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Magby was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

In Maddening Magby, Pearl fought multiple Magby left behind by Team Galactic at Fuego Ironworks.

A Magby appeared in a picture in PS600.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Whitney owns a Magby in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All

A Magby appeared in GDZ55.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In Clefairy Becomes a Father...?!, a Magby and its evolved form took on Cleffa.

In the TCG

Main article: Magby (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#150
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 under-estimate it.
Crystal It naturally spits an 1100-degree flame. It is said when many appear, it heralds a volcanic eruption.
Stadium 2 Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
Generation III Hoenn
#—
Kanto
#—
Ruby 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.
Sapphire
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 F, so don't underestimate it.
LeafGreen Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
Generation IV Sinnoh
Pt: #200
Johto
#152
Diamond Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.
Pearl
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 out of 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.
Generation V Unova
B2W2: #053
Black Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top 1,100 degrees F.
White
Black 2 It's small, but its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees F. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
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 F.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire
Generation VII Alola
SM: #166
Alola
USUM: #200
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
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.
Generation VIII Galar
Crown Tundra #018
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#174
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 Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. It is healthy if it is exhaling yellow flames.
Shining Pearl
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.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


File:Pokedex Image Magby SM.png
Magby in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Breed Magmar
Crystal
Breed Magmar
Route 34 (Odd Egg*)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed
Trade
LeafGreen
Breed Magmar
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 227, Stark Mountain (LeafGreen)
Platinum
Breed Magmar or Magmortar
HeartGold SoulSilver
Breed Magmar or Magmortar
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Rugged Road, Amity Meadow
Generation V
Black
Trade
White
White Forest
Black 2
Virbank Complex
White 2
Trade
Dream World
Rugged Mountain
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Magmar or Magmortar
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Mountain (East of Route 125)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Wela Volcano Park
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Wela Volcano Park
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
TradeVersion 1.3.0+
Expansion Pass
Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake
Brilliant Diamond
Trade
Shining Pearl
Grand Underground - Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern
Legends: Arceus
Firespit Island
Massive mass outbreaks - Cobalt Coastlands, Alabaster Icelands
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Puzzle Challenge
Hatch the Fire Egg
Generation III
Channel
Camp StarlightTu
Trozei!
Secret Storage 8, Secret Storage 18, Endless Level 13, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Mt. Blaze (1F-5F), Fiery Field (6F-9F), Wish Cave (72F-76F), Joyous Tower (46F-51F, 72F-76F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Steam Cave (1F-8F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
MD Sky
Steam Cave (1F-8F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
Ranger: SoA
Pueltown
PokéPark Wii
Lava Zone
Ranger: GS
Mitonga Road, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Cave: Echo Valley, Lava: Firebreathing Mountain
Rumble U
Chill Battle: The Three Little Tepig, Challenge Battle: The Battle for Sky and Land (Capsule Cage)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 5
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 396
Rumble World
Origin Hideaway: Secluded Volcanic Chasm (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Charizard Sea2019, Zapdos Sea, Castform Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Charizard SeaFinal, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Mt. Blaze (1F-6F), Fiery Field (4F-9F), Wish Cave (72F-76F), Joyous Tower (51F-55F), Purity Forest (53F-55F), Fantasy Strait (20F-21F)
Cross-Generation
Masters EX
Egg events: Fire-Type Egg Event and Fire- and Ground-Type Egg Event (Egg Pokémon; Scottie/Bettie's)
Story event: Pasio Eggsplorers (Egg Pokémon; Scottie/Bettie's)


In events

Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Faint Attack Magby English United States 5 March 22 to April 11, 2002

Held items

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Game Held Item(s)
Diamond Pearl   Magmarizer
(Diamond: 5%)
(Pearl: 50%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire   Magmarizer (5%)
Sun Moon   Magmarizer (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon   Magmarizer (5%)
Sword Shield   Magmarizer (5%)
Pokéwalker   Kelpsy Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
37
37 - 97 71 - 190
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
83
79 - 148 153 - 291
Total:
365
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
13/15 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

Magby is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.3.0+, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

By leveling up

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Smog Poison Special 03030 07070% 20
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
044 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
088 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000 100100% 20
1212 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 00——% 15
1616 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 06060 100100% 25
2020 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
2424 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
2828 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15
3232 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100100% 15
3636 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100100% 20
4040 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
4444 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00——% 5
4848 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
Learn Mastery  Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP
Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St. 
1 10 Ember Fire Special 40 50 30 100% 100% 25
6 15 Tackle Normal Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 30
11 20 Flame Wheel Fire Physical 60 75 45 100% 100% 20
18 28 Poison Gas Poison Status 90% 100% 20
25 35 Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10
34 45 Flamethrower Fire Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10
43 54 Fire Blast Fire Special 100 120 80 85% 95% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM00 TM00 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 085}}85% 20
TM01 TM01 Mega Kick Normal Physical 120120 075}}75% 5
TM03 TM03 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM05 TM05 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM13 TM13 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM26 TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM38 TM38 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TR02 TR02 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR07 TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TR15 TR15 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR31 TR31 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TR43 TR43 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TR55 TR55 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20
TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10
Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100 80% 5
Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magby in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Magby in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10
Belly Drum Normal Status —% 10
Cross Chop Fighting Physical 100 80% 5
Dynamic Punch Fighting Physical 100 50% 5
Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15
Focus Energy Normal Status —% 30
Mach Punch Fighting Physical 40 100% 30
Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20
Power Swap Psychic Status —% 10
Screech Normal Status 85% 40
Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magby in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Magby in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

SwShBDSP

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

LA

Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Power   Accuracy   PP 
Base  St.   Ag.  Base  St. 
LA Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10
LA Flamethrower Fire Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10
LA Focus Energy Normal Status —% —% 20
LA Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 120 80 75% 90% 5
LA Psychic Psychic Special 80 100 60 100% 100% 10
LA Rest Psychic Status —% —% 10
LA Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 50 30 100% 100% 20
LA Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 90 60 100% 100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magby
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
IV - V - VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
II III IV V VI VII Barrier × Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Belly Drum Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Counter Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Covet Normal Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Detect Fighting Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Dual Chop Dragon Physical 04040 090}}90% 15
II III IV V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20
II III IV V VI VII Flame Burst × Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Karate Chop × Fighting Physical 05050 100}}100% 25
II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
II III IV V VI VII Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magby
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magby
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Trozei!
 
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 9.5%
Friend Area: Crater
Phrases
51%-100% HP Be careful! I dribble fire from my nose and mouth.
26%-50% HP Oh, no... My HP is halfway down from full.
1%-25% HP I can't hold it... Fire's going to burst from everywhere...
Level up I leveled up! Oops... I might leak fire!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
  Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
 

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Talk to in Serene Village
Connected to: Lombre
Connection Orb Set: 8

Phrases
Normal I think the vice principal is funny. I like him a lot!
Low HP (< 50%) Really close to fainting…
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:  
Fire
Field move:  
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry R-073
It attacks by launching fireballs.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist:
(present)
 
Fire
Field move:
(present)
 
(Burn ×1)
Poké Assist:
(past)
 
Fire
Field move:
(past)
 
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry R-187/N-074
It attacks by spitting fire.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 46
Base Attack: 72 Base Defense: 47 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
  PokéPark Pad entry:
Magby often plays in the Lava Zone. They show great respect for Blaziken. And they have tons of fun at Bastiodon's Block Barrage!
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Fire
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#520
 

Quirky
Sometimes erases one extra matching Pokémon elsewhere.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 128 Base Attack: 151 Base Defense: 99
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement:   25
Fast Attacks: Ember, Karate Chop
Charged Attacks: Brick Break, Fire Punch, Flame Burst*, Flamethrower

Evolution data

Magby evolves into Magmar starting at level 30, which evolves into Magmortar when traded while holding a Magmarizer. Magmar cannot evolve into Magmortar in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Magmortar does not exist in those games. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Magmar evolves into Magmortar when exposed to a Magmarizer.

 
Baby form
Magby
 Fire 
 
Breed


 
Level 30
 
First evolution
Magmar
 Fire 
  +  
Trade
holding Magmarizer
 
Second evolution
Magmortar
 Fire 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
           
           
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Legends: Arceus
  For other sprites and images, please see Magby images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Magby has the lowest possible maximum Performance in any given stat of any Pokémon, only capable of reaching 3 stars in any of its five stats.
  • Magby and Elekid can be considered counterparts. Both are Baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II who evolve into a Generation I Pokémon starting at Level 30 and whose evolved forms introduced in Generation IV evolve via trading with an item containing the suffix "-izer" . Both have the same gender ratio (75% male, 25% female), and both are typically exclusive to one version of a pair of games. They both have similar status-inducing Abilities in Flame Body and Static, as well as the same Hidden Ability, Vital Spirit. They also learn moves at the same level that have equal chances of causing a status condition.

Origin

Magby seems to be a combination of a booby or duck with a mythical salamander. The spike on its back gives it a resemblance to a baby iguana. Its face may also be based on Hyottoko masks, which resemble a man blowing fire through a bamboo pipe.

Name origin

Magby may be a combination of magma and baby or booby.

Buby may be a combination of booby (a type of sea bird) and baby.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ブビィ Buby From booby and baby
  French Magby Same as English name
  Spanish Magby Same as English name
  German Magby Same as English name
  Italian Magby Same as English name
  Korean 마그비 Magby Transcription of English name
  Mandarin Chinese 鴨嘴寶寶 / 鸭嘴宝宝 Yāzuǐbǎobao*
小鴨嘴龍 / 小鸭嘴龙 Xiǎoyāzuǐlóng*
From 鴨嘴 / 鸭嘴 yāzuǐ and 寶寶 / 宝宝 bǎobao
From xiǎo, 鴨嘴 / 鸭嘴 yāzuǐ, and 龍 / 龙 lóng
  Cantonese Chinese 鴨嘴寶寶 Aapjéuibóubóu*
小鴨嘴龍 Síuaapjéuilùhng*
From 鴨嘴 aapjéui and 寶寶 bóubóu
From síu, 鴨嘴 aapjéui, and lùhng


Related articles

External links


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