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Magby in Pokémon Black & White

#240 in the National Pokédex • Live Coal Pokémon

Magby in the National Pokédex
Magby sprite

Normal

Shiny Magby sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees F.

Pokémon White

Its magma-like blood circulates throughout its body. Its body’s heat can top 1,100 degrees F.

Pokémon details

Type

Fire

Category

Live Coal Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

21.4 kg (47.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0240

Magby in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

45

200

294

Attack

75

139

273

Defense

37

71

190

Sp. Atk

70

130

262

Sp. Def

55

103

229

Speed

83

153

291

Total

365

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Magby, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
1 Spe
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
73

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
75% male
25% female
Egg cycles
25

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Rugged Mountain transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Rugged Mountain catalog; Vital Spirit ability

White
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

White Forest

Walking in tall grass or a cave5-

Requires the corresponding resident and available grass or water in White Forest; the population changes through Entralink

Entralink

Entree Forest (historical Rugged Mountain transfer)

Historical Dream World10-

Historical Dream World transfer to Entree Forest; official service has closed and new transfers are unavailable, Rugged Mountain catalog; Vital Spirit ability

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartLeer

The opposing team gains an intimidating leer with sharp eyes. The opposing team’s Defense stats are reduced.

Normal-10030
StartSmog

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.

Poison207020
7Ember

The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire4010025
10Smokescreen

The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020
16Faint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

Dark60-20
19Fire Spin

The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns.

Fire358515
25Confuse Ray

The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Ghost-10010
28Flame Burst

The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.

Fire7010015
34Fire Punch

The target is punched with a fiery fist. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire7510015
37Lava Plume

An inferno of scarlet flames torches everything around the user. It may leave targets with a burn.

Fire8010015
43Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9510015
46Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
49Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire120855

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9510015
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire120855
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM43Flame Charge

The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.

Fire5010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

Dark4010010
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM50Overheat

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fire140905
TM56Fling

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

Dark-10010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

Fire3010015
TM61Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-7515
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Barrier

The user throws up a sturdy wall that sharply raises its Defense stat.

Psychic--30
Belly Drum

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

Normal--10
Cross Chop

The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily.

Fighting100805
Dynamic Punch

The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. It confuses the target if it hits.

Fighting100505
Flare Blitz

The user cloaks itself in fire and charges at the target. The user sustains serious damage and may leave the target burned.

Fire12010015
Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515
Karate Chop

The target is attacked with a sharp chop. Critical hits land more easily.

Fighting5010025
Mach Punch

The user throws a punch at blinding speed. It is certain to strike first.

Fighting4010030
Mega Punch

The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power.

Normal808520
Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly reduces the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
Thunder Punch

The target is punched with an electrified fist. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric7510015

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Clear Smog

The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All status changes are returned to normal.

Poison50-15

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Counter

A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Fighting-10020

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Covet

The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item.

Normal6010040

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Dual Chop

The user attacks its target by hitting it with brutal strikes. The target is hit twice in a row.

Dragon409015

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Focus Punch

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

Fighting15010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire1009010

Historical Dream World: Rugged Mountain

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire1009010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Helping Hand

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of its attack.

Normal--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mega Kick

The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power.

Normal120755

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Seismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

Flame Body

Ability Slot 1

Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Vital Spirit(Hidden Ability)

Prevents the Pokémon from falling asleep.

Prevents sleep.

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