Biology
Magby is a bipedal Pokémon that has a red body with a yellow, flame-shaped marking on its stomach. 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 is determined by these flames. Yellow flames show that a Magby is in good health, while flames mixed with a lot of smoke show that it is fatigued. Magby normally lives in volcanic craters . However, it can be seen living in towns.
In the anime
Major appearances
A Magby is one of the best friends of the Pichu Brothers . It has appeared in Pikachu and Pichu , Trouble in Big Town , Of Meowth and Pokémon , Big Meowth , Little Dreams , Pichu Bros. in Party Panic and made a brief cameo appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior .
A Trainer named Satchel was trying to get his Magby to evolve for the Silver Conference in You're A Star, Larvitar and succeeded. It reappeared in the next episode where it was part of an Unown 's dimension.
Tommy , a student of the Pokémon Trainer's School in Rustboro City , was training with a Magby in Gonna Rule The School! .
Another Magby appeared in An Elite Coverup! under the ownership of Roland .
Minor appearances
A Magby under the ownership of Anthony appeared in You Said a Mouthful! .
A Trainer's Magby appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path participating in the Pokémon Orienteering .
A Coordinator 's Magby appeared in Dressed for Jess Success! participating in the Lilypad Contest .
A Trainer 's Magby appeared in A Marathon Rivalry! participating in the Pokéathlon held in Camellia Town .
Pokédex entries
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.
In the manga
In the TCG
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
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
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
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
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
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
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
In events
Held items
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
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Learnset
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
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
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magby in Generation VI
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
A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Magby can be tutored the move in that game
A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Magby cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations
Side game data
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Poké Assist:(present)
Field move:(present)
(Burn ×1)
Poké Assist:(past)
Field move:(past)
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It attacks by spitting fire.
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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.
Origin
Magby seems to be a combination of a booby or duck with a mythical salamander of fire. The spike on its back gives resemblance to a baby iguana .
Name origin
Magby is a combination of magma (intrusive molten rock) and baby .
Buby may be a combination of booby (a type of sea bird) and baby .
In other languages
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