Road 34
100%- Method
- Receive egg as a gift
- Level Range
- Lv. 5
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#240
POKÉDEX No. #240
Magby
Live Coal Pokémon
Each and every time it inhales and exhales, hot embers dribble out of its mouth and nostrils.
Weak to
Ground
Rock
Water
Height0.7 m
Weight21.4 kg
AbilitiesFlame Body
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack75139–273
- Defense3771–190
- Sp. Atk70130–262
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed83153–291
Total365
/ 720
BST365
29 percentile (1025)-51 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Baby
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Mountain
Color
Red
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #240 |
| Blueberry | #13 |
| Crown Tundra | #18 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #200 |
| Hisui | #174 |
| Original Akala | #93 |
| Original Alola | #166 |
| Original Johto | #150 |
| Updated Akala | #101 |
| Updated Alola | #200 |
| Updated Johto | #152 |
| Updated Unova | #53 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
73
EV Yield
+1 Speed
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Rawst Berry
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Magmarizer
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Omega Ruby
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Magby's Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Careful
+Sp. Def−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 365, Magby plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Speed at 83, while Defense (37) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Fire typing leaves Magby with 3 weaknesses against 6 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Magby a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Speed +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.7 m
Weight
21.4 kg
TypeFire
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Prevents sleep.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
75%
♀
25%
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Magby?
Magby is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Magby's weaknesses?
Magby takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Water type moves.
How does Magby evolve?
Magby evolves into Magmar at level 30. Full evolution line: Magby → Magmar → Magmortar.
What are Magby's base stats?
Magby has a base stat total of 365: HP 45, Attack 75, Defense 37, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 55, Speed 83. Its highest stat is Speed (83).
