Magby (Pokémon)

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Magby Live Coal Pokémon 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 25 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 introduced in Generation II.

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 (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 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.

In the anime

Magby in the anime

A Magby Egg in the anime

Major appearances

Magby debuted in Pikachu & Pichu as one of the Pichu Brothers' friends. It made further appearances in Trouble in Big Town, Of Meowth and Pokémon, Big Meowth, Little Dreams, and Pichu Bros. in Party Panic; and it also made a brief cameo appearance in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

Magby made its main series debut in You're A Star, Larvitar, under the ownership of Satchel. Satchel was trying to get it to evolve into Magmar in time for the Silver Conference, and he eventually succeeded. It reappeared in the next episode, where it was part of an Unown's dimension.

A Magby appeared in Gonna Rule The School!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Trainers' School. Tommy, a student of the school, was training with it. He used Magby during a battle against Max, who was training a Poliwag.

A Magby appeared in An Elite Coverup!, under the ownership of Roland. It had been captured by Team Rocket, who tricked Roland into thinking they could help raise it and evolve it. However, it was eventually rescued.

Minor appearances

A Magby appeared in You Said a Mouthful!, under the ownership of Anthony. It was kept inside Pelipper's beak as an effective way to use its attacks to defeat Pokémon, which included Ash's Taillow and a Trainer's Zigzagoon.

A Trainer's Magby appeared in Off the Unbeaten Path, where it was seen participating in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.

A Magby appeared in a flashback in Mutiny in the Bounty! as one of J's captured Pokémon.

A Coordinator's Magby appeared in Dressed for Jess Success!, where it was seen participating in the Lilypad Contest.

A Magby appeared in A Marathon Rivalry!, under the ownership of a competitor in the Pokéathlon held in Camellia Town.

A Magby appeared in I Choose You!, where it was playfully chasing a Chikorita.

A Trainer's Magby appeared in Sours for the Sweet!. It was seen using Flamethrower during the Alola Bread Festival.

Six Trainers' Magby appeared in The Power of Us.

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 & Silver: The Golden Boys

Magby in Pokémon Adventures

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 baby Pokémon that escape from the Daycare Center near Goldenrod City in Gligar Glide.

Later, in Off Course with Corsola, a Magby was one of the Pokémon Crystal caught and sent to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System.

A Magby appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

Pearl fights multiple Magby at Fuego Ironworks left behind by Team Galactic in Maddening Magby.

A Magby appeared in a picture in Omega Alpha Adventure 4.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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

In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga

A Magby appeared in GDZ55.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Magby appeared 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 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 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

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 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 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 Sea

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

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Smog Poison Special 03030 07070% 20 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 055 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 088 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 1212 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 ——% 20 1515 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 1919 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 ——% 15 2222 Flame Burst Fire Special 07070 100100% 15 2626 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 2929 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 3333 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100100% 15 3636 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— ——% 5 4040 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 4343 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

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 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— —}}—% 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 TM43 TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM50 TM50 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM61 TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Barrier Psychic Status — —% 20 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 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 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 VII 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 VII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 S M US UM Dual Chop Dragon Physical 40 90% 15 S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 S M US UM Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 S M US UM Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 S M US UM Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10

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 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 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 ●●●
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

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

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.

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.

Name origin

Magby is a combination of magma (intrusive molten rock) 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 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 Magby Transliteration of English name Mandarin Chinese 小鴨嘴龍 / 小鸭嘴龙 Xiǎoyāzuǐlóng Literally "Duck-billed fiery dragon" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Hindi मैगबी Magby Transcription of English name Russian Магби Magbi Transcription of English name Thai บูบี Buby Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Baby Pokémon

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