Magby: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk7585–139139–273

Def3751–9771–190

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe8392–148153–291

Total365Higher than 34% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

GroundRockWater

Resists

½×

BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 83); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+148Max135No SP103Min92Scarf222Tailwind296

At max Speed, Magby outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be burned.
Everything about Flame Body →
Other Pokémon with Flame Body 20
Ponyta Rapidash Magmar Moltres Slugma Magcargo Magmortar Heatran Litwick Lampent Chandelure Larvesta Volcarona Fletchinder Talonflame Carkol Coalossal Sizzlipede Centiskorch Charcadet
This Pokémon cannot fall asleep. Gaining this Ability while asleep cures it.
Everything about Vital Spirit →
Other Pokémon with Vital Spirit 15
Mankey Primeape Galarian Mr. Mime Electabuzz Magmar Delibird Tyrogue Elekid Vigoroth Electivire Magmortar Lillipup Rockruff Midnight Lycanroc Annihilape

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0240MagbyFire
1. Level 30
  #0126MagmarFire
  1. Trade holding Magmarizer
    #0467MagmortarFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30

1Smog40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20

4Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

8SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

12Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.PoisonSpec50—15

16Flame Wheel10% chance to burn the target. Thaws user.FirePhys60100%25

20Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

24Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

28Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

32Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon.FireSpec80100%15

36Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

40Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

44Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

48Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM / HM / TR 35

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickMore power the heavier the target.FightingPhys—100%20

TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

TM43FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire Punch10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder Punch10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM192Focus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

TM195Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.FireSpec70100%5

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 7

EggBelchCannot be selected until the user eats a Berry.PoisonSpec12090%10

EggBelly DrumUser loses 50% max HP. Maximizes Attack.NormalStatus——10

EggCross ChopHigh critical hit ratio.FightingPhys10080%5

EggDynamic Punch100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

EggFocus PunchFails if the user takes damage before it hits.FightingPhys150100%20

EggFollow MeThe foes' moves target the user on the turn used.NormalStatus——20

EggMach PunchUsually goes first.FightingPhys40100%30

Biology

Magby is a baby Pokémon and the pre-evolution of Magmar. Magby is bipedal and has a beak, a lizard-like tail, and a protrusion on its head. It is capable of breathing fire, which can be used to determine its health; yellow flames indicate good health, and black smoke indicates fatigue.

Magby can be found in volcanic areas and be seen soaking in magma. Likewise, it possesses magma-like blood which regulates its body temperature of around 1,000 °F (538 °C).

Design & origin

In its design, Magby shares similarities with both ducks and salamanders. Magby's name is a combination of "magma" and "baby".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Live Coal Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Red

: Mountain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#150Extended Sinnoh#200Updated Johto#152Updated Unova#053Original Alola#166Original Akala#093Updated Alola#200Updated Akala#101Crown Tundra#018Hisui#174Blueberry#013

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.
Legends: Arceus
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.
Shield
This Pokémon is still small and timid. Whenever Magby gets excited or surprised, flames leak from its mouth and its nose.
Sword
Its body temperature is always around 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. If Magby falls into a small- enough pond, the whole thing will dry up.
Ultra Moon
When flames drip from its nose, that means it has a cold. Have it lie down for a nice rest in some magma.
Ultra Sun
A famous potter lives with a Magby. Apparently its soft flames produce fine works.
Moon
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.
Sun
Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Y
It’s small, but its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.
X
It’s small, but its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees F. Embers escape its mouth and nose when it breathes.
Black 2 · White 2
It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temperature is over 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, so don’t underestimate it.
SoulSilver
Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble from its mouth and nostrils.
HeartGold
Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees F.
Platinum · Black · White
Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.
Diamond · Pearl
It is found in volcanic craters. Its body heat exceeds 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, so don’t underestimate it.
FireRed
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.
Emerald
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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
It naturally spits an 1100-degree flame. It is said when many appear, it heralds a volcanic eruption.
Crystal
It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temp. is over 1100 degrees, so don't underestimate it.
Silver
Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
Gold · LeafGreen

Names around the world

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

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Generation VIII · animated models

Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 1 Spe
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 73
: Medium

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: ♂ 75%♀ 25%
: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)
: Yes

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 13 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Giant's BedWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's FootWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Snowslide SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Three-Point PassWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 13 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Ballimere Lake (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Frostpoint FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Giant's BedWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Giant's Bed (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den T)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Giant's FootWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Old CemeteryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Slippery SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Snowslide SlopeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Three-Point PassWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 60–65

Ultra Moon 1 area

Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19

Ultra Sun 1 area

Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19

Moon 1 area

Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19

Sun 1 area

Wela Volcano ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–19

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 1 area

Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Black 2 2 areas

Virbank Complex (inner)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13
Virbank Complex (outer)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–11

Pearl 4 areas

Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Stark Mountain entranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Stark Mountain main cavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27

Diamond 4 areas

Road 227Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Stark Mountain entranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Stark Mountain exteriorWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Stark Mountain main cavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27

Crystal 1 area

Road 34Receive egg as a gift · Lv 5

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.