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.
Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
Stat spread.
Total of 365. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Magby first appeared on March 22, 2018, during Eggstravaganza 2018.
- Magby
- Magmortar
- Magmar by encounter
- Shadow
- Dynamax
Magby in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Magby across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #669 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Magby as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Magby is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Magby vs. the average Fire-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 81 Fire-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Magby | Fire avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 70 | -25 |
| Attack | 75 | 81 | -6 |
| Defense | 37 | 68 | -31 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 86 | -16 |
| Special Defense | 55 | 71 | -16 |
| Speed | 83 | 74 | +9 |
| Total | 365 | 450 | -85 |
Magby appears in 32 games.
Every mainline release where Magby is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Magby.
Every main-series game Magby is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- WildSavanna Biome, Coastal Biome, Torchlit Labyrinth (The Indigo Disk)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableTrade
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- WildSlippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Old Cemetery, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Foot, Three-Point Pass, Ballimere Lake (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidGiant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGrand Underground - Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Firespit Island, massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildWela Volcano Park
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- BreedMagmar or Magmortar
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildMirage Mountain (East of Route 125)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- BlackTrade
- WhiteObtainable
- WildWhite Forest
- Black 2Obtainable
- WildVirbank Complex
- White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoute 227, Stark Mountain (LeafGreen)
- Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- BreedMagmar or Magmortar
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRedTrade
- LeafGreenObtainable
- BreedMagmar
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Magby appears in 10 episodes.
From EP264 (2002-08-22) through HZ099 (2025-06-13).
TCG Pocket appearances
Magby in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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