Magby ブビィ Buby
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HP 0
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| Speed 1
| Exp. 117
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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
Physiology
Magby is a small, red duck/salamander like creature with a human stance. It only has a short stub of a tail that doesn't have a flame on it. Magby has a flame-shaped spot on its stomach, a single spike on its back and stubby arms. Magby's head is covered with large lumps that resemble hair.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Magby can breathe out a 1100 degree flames, and hot embers drip 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.
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 has mainly been seen as a member of the Pichu Brothers' Possé in both Pikachu & Pichu and Pichu Bros. in Party Panic.
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!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| 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 and extremely hot flame.
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In the manga
Pokémon Special
A Magby is one of the babies that escape from the Daycare Center near Goldenrod City in Volume 9.
In the TCG
- Main article: Magby (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| Gold
| Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
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| Silver
| It is found in volcanic craters. Its body temp is over 1100 degrees, so don't under-estimate it.
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| Crystal
| It naturally spits an 1100-degree flame. It is said when many appear, it heralds a volcanic eruption.
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| Stadium 2
| Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| It is found in volcanic craters. Its body heat exceeds 1,100 degrees Fahrenheit, so don't underestimate it.
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| LeafGreen
| Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
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| IV
| Diamond
| Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.
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| Pearl
| Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.
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| Platinum
| Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body's heat can top 1,100 degrees F.
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Game locations
In side games
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Magby is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
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| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam Drowzee, Hypno Mr. Mime Electabuzz, Electivire
| Barrier
| Psychic
| Status
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| —%
| 30
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Machop, Machoke, Machamp Electabuzz, Electivire Makuhita, Hariyama Lucario Croagunk, Toxicroak
| Cross Chop
| Fighting
| Physical
| 100
| 80%
| 5
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Machop, Machoke, Machamp Electabuzz, Electivire Makuhita, Hariyama Meditite, Medicham Cacnea, Cacturne Croagunk, Toxicroak
| DynamicPunch
| Fighting
| Physical
| 100
| 50%
| 5
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Monferno, Infernape
| Flare Blitz
| Fire
| Physical
| 120
| 100%
| 15
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Machop, Machoke, Machamp Electabuzz, Electivire
| Karate Chop
| Fighting
| Physical
| 50
| 100%
| 25
| Tough
| 3 ♥♥♥
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Hitmonchan Monferno, Infernape
| Mach Punch
| Fighting
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 30
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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| Hitmonchan
| Mega Punch
| Normal
| Physical
| 85
| 80%
| 20
| Tough
| 2 ♥♥
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| Electabuzz, Electivire
| Screech
| Normal
| Status
| —
| 85%
| 40
| Smart
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Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam Machop, Machoke, Machamp Drowzee, Hypno Hitmonchan Electabuzz, Electivire Meditite, Medicham Chimchar, Monferno, Infernape Buneary, Lopunny
| ThunderPunch
| Electric
| Physical
| 75
| 100%
| 15
| Cool
| 2 ♥♥
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon *Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Magby is the only Fire-type Pokémon who isn't a starter Pokémon that evolves twice.
- Magby's Generation III sprites and its Pokémon Diamond and Pearl sprite are the same, except for a minor variation in the shading on its head.
Origin
Magby seems to be a combination of a duck or booby 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. Its Japanese name might be a combination of booby, a type of sea bird, and baby.
In other languages
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