Magby (Pokémon)

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Magby ブビィ Buby #240
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type  Fire   Fire   Fire   Fire   Fire   Fire	Species Live Coal Pokémon
Abilities Flame Body ----- Vital Spirit Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #152* Hoenn #375* Sinnoh #200Pt Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R-073 Oblivia R-187 Oblivia (past) N-074 Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'04" Imperial 0.7m Metric 2'04"/0.7m 0.0m	Weight 47.2lbs Imperial 21.4kg Metric 47.2lbs/21.4kg 0.0kg
Dex color Red	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 45 5.9%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 75% male, 25% female
Breeding Undiscovered group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 1 Base Exp.: 117 Battle Exp.: 1171*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V 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.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Magby (Pichu Posse) 2.2 Major appearances 2.3 Minor appearances 2.4 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga 3.2 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 3.3 In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Held items 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 Dream World-only moves 5.6.6 Special moves 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Magby has a red body, with a yellow, flame-shaped marking on its stomach, a single spike on its back and stubby arms, and a short red tail. Magby's head is covered with large lumps that resemble hair. Like its evolutions, Magby has a black, metal shackle on its neck.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Magby can breathe out 1100-degree Fahrenheit flames, and hot embers drip from its mouth. It is also able to shoot Smog from its mouth.

Behavior

A Magby's health is determined by the flames that it spews from its mouth. Yellow flames show that a Magby is in good health while a Magby that is spewing flames that are mixed with a lot of smoke show that it is fatigued. However, Magby is able to intentionally expel such obscuring smoke as to lower the accuracy of the opponent.

Habitat

Magby normally live in volcanic craters. However, there have been rare occasions of Magby being seen living in towns.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Magby (Pichu Posse)

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 and Pichu Bros. in Party Panic.

Major appearances

A Trainer named Satchel was trying to get his Magby to evolve for the Silver Conference in You're A Star, Larvitar.

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.

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

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. This concludes the entries from the original series.

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. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

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 Volume 9.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

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

In the TCG

Main article: Magby (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} 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. Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire 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 {{{rubydex}}} 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 LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} 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 Pearl Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames. Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top 1,100 degrees F. HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} 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 White Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top 1,100 degrees F. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

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 None 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) Dream World Rugged Mountain

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

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 a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and 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 V, this Pokémon is:
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× None	Resistant against 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× None	Unaffected 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× None	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× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Smog	Poison	Special	20	70%	20
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
7	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100%	25
10	SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
16	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
19	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	35	85%	15
25	Confuse Ray	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
28	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100%	15
34	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
37	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100%	15
43	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
46	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
49	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85%	5
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Magby obtained at level 1 in Generation V 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
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85%	5
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100%	15
	TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	—	75%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	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
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
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
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-only moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
Dream World	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

Special moves

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 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.
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!

Evolution

Baby form Magby  Fire

Level 30 → ← Breed

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				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.
• Magby is the only Fire-type baby Pokémon.

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's name is a combination of magma, intrusive molten rock, and baby. However, "Magby" can also be a corruption of the word "maybe".

Buby might be a combination of booby, a type of sea bird, and baby.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Magby French Magby Korean 마그비 Mageubi Possibly from "magma" and "baby". Chinese (Mandarin) 小鴨嘴龍 / 小鸭嘴龙 Xiǎoyāzuǐlóng Literally "Little duck-billed dragon". Chinese (Cantonese) 小鴨嘴龍 Síungaapyìhmlùhng Same as Mandarin name.

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