Magby
#240 in the National Pokédex • Live Coal Pokémon
This species is outside the Hoenn Pokédex. Obtaining it in Ruby or Sapphire requires a compatible Generation III trade or historical event.
Normal
Shiny
Pokédex entries
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
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.
Details
Type
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 1 Spe |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 117 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 75% male 25% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies) |
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Magby #240 | Level 30 |  Magmar #126 |
Held Items
These are the game’s programmed wild held-item rates. They do not establish a wild encounter location.
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 7 | Leer |  |  Status | - | 100 | 30 | Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE. |
| 13 | Smog |  |  Physical | 20 | 70 | 20 | An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison. |
| 19 | Fire Punch | | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | A fiery punch that may burn the foe. |
| 25 | Smokescreen | | Status | - | 100 | 20 | Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc. |
| 31 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns. |
| 37 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 43 | Confuse Ray |  | Status | - | 100 | 10 | A sinister ray that confuses the foe. |
| 49 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch |  | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit. |
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Varies by IVs | Varies By Type | 30–70 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM23 | Iron Tail |  | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM29 | Psychic |  | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | A fiery blast that scorches all. May cause a burn. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 10 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief |  | Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier | | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a barrier that sharply raises DEFENSE. |
| Cross Chop | | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 | A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio. |
| Karate Chop | | Physical | 50 | 100 | 25 | A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio. |
| Mega Punch | | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 | A strong punch thrown with incredible power. |
| Screech | | Status | - | 85 | 40 | Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE. |
| Thunder Punch |  | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. |
Traits
Flame Body
Burns the foe on contact.
Has a 33.3% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
