Magby (Pokémon)

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Magby ブビィ
Buby
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Magby



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
Body06.png
Footprint
F240.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
External Links

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
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
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
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
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
None 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 Magmarizer
(Diamond: 5%)
(Pearl: 50%)
Pokéwalker Kelpsy Berry Kelpsy Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
37
37 - 97 71 - 190
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
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
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
00Start Smog Poison Special 03030 07070% 20 Cool 0   0  
00Start Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30 Cool 0   0  
055 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25 Cool 0   0  
088 Smokescreen Normal Status 0000 100100% 20 Cool 0   0  
1212 Feint Attack Dark Physical 06060 —% 20 Cool 0   0  
1515 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 08585% 15 Cool 0   0  
1919 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 —% 15 Cool 0   0  
2222 Flame Burst Fire Special 07070 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
2626 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10 Cool 0   0  
2929 Fire Punch Fire Physical 07575 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
3333 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
3636 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —% 5 Cool 0   0  
4040 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15 Cool 0   0  
4343 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 08585% 5 Cool 0   0  
  • 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 
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM43 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM50 Overheat Fire Special 140140 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM61 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 075}}75% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png 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 VI
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
CroagunkToxicroak
Belch Poison Special 120 90% 10
Mr. Mime
Power Swap Psychic Status —% 10
MonfernoInfernape
Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120 100% 15

{{learnlist/breed5|MonfernoInfernape|Mach Punch|Fight|Physical|40|100|30

  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magby in Generation VI
  • 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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani240.png 
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
MDP E 240.png 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 PA.png
( Fire )
Field move: Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by launching fireballs.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Fire  Fire Assist.png
( Fire )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Burn 1 field move.png
(Burn ×1)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It attacks by spitting fire.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW240.png 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
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

240Magby.png
Baby form
Magby
 Fire 
Egg
Breed


Rare Candy
Level 30
126Magmar.png
First evolution
Magmar
 Fire 
Magmarizer
Trade
holding Magmarizer
467Magmortar.png
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
Spr 2g 240.png Spr 2s 240.png Spr 2c 240.png Spr b 2g 240.png
Spr 2g 240 s.png Spr 2s 240 s.png Spr 2c 240 s.png Spr b 2g 240 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 240.png Spr 3e 240.png Spr 3f 240.png Spr b 3r 240.png
Spr 3r 240 s.png Spr 3e 240 s.png Spr 3f 240 s.png Spr b 3r 240 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 240.png Spr 4p 240.png Spr 4h 240.png Spr b 4d 240.png
Spr 4d 240 s.png Spr 4p 240 s.png Spr 4h 240 s.png Spr b 4d 240 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 240.png Spr 5b2 240.png Spr b 5b 240.png
Spr 5b 240 s.png Spr 5b2 240 s.png Spr b 5b 240 s.png
Magby 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
Japan Flag.png Japanese ブビィ Buby Possibly from booby and baby
France Flag.png French Magby Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Magby Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Magby Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Magby Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 마그비 Mageubi Transliteration of English name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 小鴨嘴龍 / 小鸭嘴龙 Xiǎoyāzuǐlóng Literally "Duck-billed fiery dragon"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


External links

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