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No. 0240 · Generation II · Johto

Magby

The Live Coal Pokémon

TL;DR. Magby is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 365. Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.

Fire

Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.

Height0.7 m

Weight21.4 kg

AbilitiesFlame Body

HiddenVital Spirit

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 365. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 45

Attack 75

Defense 37

Sp. Attack 70

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 83

Total365

365 base stat total, the 676th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 60th among Fire-types.

83 base Speed, Magby's strongest stat, ranking 32nd of 81 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Magby in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Magby reaches 1,323 CP at level 40 and 1,514 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack151

GO Defense99

GO Stamina128

Max CP (L40)1,323

Max CP (L50)1,496

Best buddy (L51)1,514

Raid catch CP 704–756 (L20). Weather boosted 880–945 (L25).

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Competitive

Magby in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Magby across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #591 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #591 74.7 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Magby.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Magby, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Magby?

Magby is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Magby weak to?

Magby takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Magby resistant to?

Magby resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Magby evolve?

Magby evolves into Magmar (Level 30).

What generation is Magby from?

Magby was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0240.

What are Magby's base stats?

Magby has HP 45, Attack 75, Defense 37, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 55, and Speed 83. Total base stat total: 365.

What are Magby's abilities?

Magby can have the ability Flame Body, plus the Hidden Ability Vital Spirit.

Is Magby legendary or mythical?

No. Magby is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Magby's best stat?

Magby's highest base stat is Speed at 83, which ranks 32nd of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Magby good?

Magby has a base stat total of 365, the 676th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 60th among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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