Magby (Pokémon)

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Magby ブビィ Buby #240 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 Undiscovered Hatch time 26 cycles
Height 2'04" 0.7 m Magby 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 47.2 lbs. 21.4 kg Magby 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 117 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 73 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Magby 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Magby (Japanese: ブビィ Buby) is a Fire-type Baby Pokémon.

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

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

Magby in the anime

A Magby Egg 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!.

Another Magby appeared in An Elite Coverup! under the ownership of Roland.

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!!.

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.

In the manga

Magby in Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys

In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga

Kiaraway, a Trainer who specializes in collecting Fire-type Pokémon, owns a Magby. It is seen once in Vulpix and Cyndaquil.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

A Magby is one of the babies that escape from the Daycare Center near Goldenrod City in Gligar Glide.

Later, Pearl fights several Magby at Fuego Ironworks left behind by Team Galactic in Maddening Magby.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Magby appears in Clefairy Becomes a Father...?! along with its evolved form where it took on Cleffa.

In the TCG

Main article: Magby (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
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 {{{sapphiredex}}} 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 {{{pearldex}}} 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 {{{whitedex}}} 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 {{{white2dex}}}
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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Breed Magmar Crystal One* Odd Egg
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Breed Magmar (LeafGreen only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Dongle Route 227, Stark Mountain (LeafGreen) Platinum None Breed Magmar or Magmortar HeartGold SoulSilver None Breed Magmar or Magmortar, transfer from Pokéwalker Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Rugged Road and Amity Meadow
Generation V Black White Common White Forest (White only) Black 2 White 2 Uncommon (Outer) Common (Inner) Virbank Complex (Black 2 only) Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y Unknown Breed Magmar or Magmortar

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Camp Starlight (Tuesday)
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 8 Secret Storage 18 Endless Level 13 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Mt. Blaze (1F-5F) Fiery Field (6F-9F) Wish Cave (72F-76F) Joyous Tower (46F-51F, 72F-76F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Steam Cave (1F-8F) Final Maze (B1-B48)
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Pueltown
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Mitonga Road Fire Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Cave: Echo Valley Lava: Firebreathing Mountain
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Lava Zone

In events

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

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Magmarizer (Diamond: 5%) (Pearl: 50%)
Pokéwalker		Kelpsy Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45		105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 37		37 - 97	71 - 190
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 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 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 2× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water 2× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy ½× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

BW B2W2 Move Type Cat. Power Accuracy PP 000Start 000Start Smog Poison Special 02020 070}}70% 20 000Start 000Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 30 0077 0055 Ember Fire Special 04040 100}}100% 25 01010 0088 SmokeScreen Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 01616 01212 Faint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 01919 01515 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15 N/AN/A 01919 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 —}}—% 15 02828 02222 Flame Burst Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 15 02525 02626 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 03434 02929 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 03737 03333 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100}}100% 15 04646 03636 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 04343 04040 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15 04949 04343 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 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/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	05050	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140140	090}}90%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	0000—	075}}75%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	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

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Barrier	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Belly Drum	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Cross Chop	Fighting	Physical	100	80%	5
	DynamicPunch	Fighting	Physical	100	50%	5
	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	100%	15
	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Iron Tail‡	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
	Karate Chop	Fighting	Physical	50	100%	25
	Mach Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	30
	Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85%	20
	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magby in Generation V 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

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
B	W	B2	W2	Dual Chop	Dragon	Physical	40	90%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	75%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black 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

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Rugged Mountain	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
Rugged Mountain	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90%	10
A superscript level indicates that Magby can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level 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 event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 240.png 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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Fire  Poké Assist: ( Fire ) Field move: (Burn ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by launching fireballs.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Fire  ( Fire ) Past ( Normal ) (Burn ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It attacks by spitting fire.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
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!
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Baby form Magby  Fire

Breed ← Level 30 →

First Evolution Magmar  Fire

Trade holding Magmarizer →

Second Evolution Magmortar  Fire

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Magby images on 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.

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.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ブビィ Buby Possibly 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 Mageubi Transliteration of English name Mandarin Chinese 小鴨嘴龍 / 小鸭嘴龙 Xiǎoyāzuǐlóng Literally "Duck-billed fiery dragon" Cantonese Chinese

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