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 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 Address Unown! 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!.
Minor appearances
Magby also made an appearance in Dressed for Jess Success! as one of the Pokémon entered in the Lilypad Contest.
A Magby under the ownership of Anthony appeared in You Said a Mouthful!!.
Another Magby appeared in An Elite Coverup! under the ownership of Roland.
Pokédex entries
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DP170
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Magby
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Magby, the Live Coal Pokémon. Magby has a magma-like substance in its body, and it emits super-fiery breath.
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In the mangaIn the TCGGame data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
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Silver
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It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temp is over 1100 degrees, so don't under-estimate it.
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Crystal
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It naturally spits an 1100-degree flame. It is said when many appear, it heralds a volcanic eruption.
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Stadium 2
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Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It is found in volcanic craters. Its body heat exceeds 1,100 degrees F, so don't underestimate it.
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LeafGreen
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Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top 1,100 degrees F.
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HeartGold
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Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
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SoulSilver
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It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, so don't underestimate it.
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Generation V
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Black
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Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top 1,100 degrees F.
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White
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Black 2
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It's small, but its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees F. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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45
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105 - 152
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200 - 294
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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37
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37 - 97
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71 - 190
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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55
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54 - 117
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103 - 229
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83
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79 - 148
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153 - 291
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Total: 365
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- 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
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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. It may also be a corruption of maybe.
Buby may be a combination of booby (a type of sea bird) and baby.
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