Pokémon#240

Magby

Type: Fire • Also known asLive Coal Pokémon

Generation 2

Description

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

TCG Cards

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Base Stats

Attack

Defense

Sp. Atk

Sp. Def

Speed

Total

365

Weak to

Ground

Rock

Water

Resists

Bug

Steel

Fire

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

Forms Switchable

Regional Pokédex Numbers

National: #240Blueberry: #13Crown Tundra: #18Extended Sinnoh: #200Hisui: #174Original Akala: #93Original Alola: #166Original Johto: #150

Training Profile

Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.

Base Experience

EV Yield

+1 Speed

Growth Curve

Medium Fast

x^3

Exp 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

#240

Magby

→

Level 30

#126

Magmar

→

Trade, Hold Magmarizer

#467

Magmortar

Encounter Guide

Where this Pokémon appears in supported games, including method, level range, and encounter conditions.

Crystal

1 spots

100% max

Road 34

100%

Method: Receive egg as a gift
Level Range: Lv. 5
Conditions: Any

Omega Ruby

1 spots

40% max

Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Alpha Sapphire

1 spots

40% max

Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)

40%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 36-38
Conditions: Any

Black 2

3 spots

20% max

Virbank Complex (inner)

20%

Method: Walking in dark grass
Level Range: Lv. 11
Conditions: Any

Virbank Complex (inner)

20%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 10
Conditions: Any

Virbank Complex (outer)

10%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 10
Conditions: Any

Sun

1 spots

15% max

Wela Volcano Park

15%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 16-19
Conditions: Any

Moon

1 spots

15% max

Wela Volcano Park

15%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 16-19
Conditions: Any

Ultra Sun

1 spots

15% max

Wela Volcano Park

15%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 16-19
Conditions: Any

Ultra Moon

1 spots

15% max

Wela Volcano Park

15%

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 16-19
Conditions: Any

Diamond

1 spots

8% max

Road 227

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 22
Conditions: LeafGreen in slot 2

Pearl

1 spots

8% max

Road 227

Method: Walking in tall grass or a cave
Level Range: Lv. 22
Conditions: LeafGreen in slot 2

Type Matchups

Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

2×

Takes double damage from these types - watch out!

Ground

Rock

Water

Resistances

½× Resistance

½×

Takes half damage from these types - good defense!

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Super effective against these types with STAB moves

Strategic Insight

Magby's fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types

Move Insights

High-signal moves surfaced from learnsets and move metadata, grouped by battle purpose.

Best STAB Options

Reliable same-type attacks that match this Pokémon's typing.

Fire Blast

Learned at Lv. 49

Fire

Power: 110Accuracy: 85PP: 5SpecialBurn

Has a 10% chance to burn the target.

Flamethrower

Learned at Lv. 43

Black White

Fire

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialBurn

Has a 10% chance to burn the target.

Lava Plume

Learned at Lv. 37

Black White

Fire

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialBurn

Has a 30% chance to burn the target.

Coverage Picks

Off-type attacks that expand what this Pokémon can threaten.

Belch

Egg Moves

X Y

Poison

Power: 120Accuracy: 90PP: 10Special

Can only be used after the user has eaten a berry.

Body Slam

TM/TR Moves

Sword Shield

Normal

Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalParalysis

Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.

Brick Break

TM/TR Moves

Fighting

Power: 75Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical

Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.

Utility & Status

Support, disruption, and setup tools worth noticing.

Flamethrower

Learned at Lv. 43

Black White

Fire

Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialBurn

Has a 10% chance to burn the target.

Lava Plume

Learned at Lv. 37

Black White

Fire

Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialBurn

Has a 30% chance to burn the target.

Fire Punch

Learned at Lv. 34

Black White

Fire

Power: 75Accuracy: 100PP: 15PhysicalBurn

Has a 10% chance to burn the target.

Attract

TM/TR Moves

Normal

Accuracy: 100PP: 15StatusInfatuation

Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.

Related Guides & News

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Guide

Top Fire Type Pokémon →

Guide

Evolution Strategies →

Guide

Stats & IVs Guide →

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Reference Data

Pokédex Data

Height

0.7 m

Weight

21.4 kg

Type

Fire

Abilities

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

Prevents sleep.

Breeding Information

🥚

Egg Groups

No Eggs

⚧

Gender Ratio

♂

75%

♀

25%

🐣

Hatch Steps

6,375

Hatch Counter: 25

⚪

Capture Rate

Higher values mean easier to catch

❤️

Base Happiness

Initial friendship level

📈

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Experience points needed to level up

Move Name

Ember

ember

Lv. 7

Leer

leer

Lv. 7

Smog

smog

Lv. 13

Tackle

tackle

Lv. 6

Smokescreen

smokescreen

Lv. 25

Flame Wheel

flame-wheel

Lv. 16

Clear Smog

clear-smog

Lv. 19

Feint Attack

feint-attack

Lv. 16

Fire Spin

fire-spin

Lv. 19

Poison Gas

poison-gas

Lv. 18

Fire Punch

fire-punch

Lv. 34

Confuse Ray

confuse-ray

Lv. 43

Flame Burst

flame-burst

Lv. 28

Scary Face

scary-face

Lv. 24

Sunny Day

sunny-day

Lv. 46

Lava Plume

lava-plume

Lv. 37

Flamethrower

flamethrower

Lv. 43

Low Kick

low-kick

Lv. 36

Fire Blast

fire-blast

Lv. 49

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Description

TCG Cards

Base Stats

Species Identity

Regional Pokédex Numbers

Training Profile

Evolution Chain

Encounter Guide

Road 34

Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)

Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)

Virbank Complex (inner)

Virbank Complex (inner)

Virbank Complex (outer)

Wela Volcano Park

Wela Volcano Park

Wela Volcano Park

Wela Volcano Park

Road 227

Road 227

Type Matchups

Weaknesses

2× Weakness

Resistances

½× Resistance

Battle Profile

Offensive Coverage

Strategic Insight

Move Insights

Best STAB Options

Fire Blast

Flamethrower

Lava Plume

Coverage Picks

Belch

Body Slam

Brick Break

Utility & Status

Flamethrower

Lava Plume

Fire Punch

Attract

Related Guides & News

Related Pokémon

Reference Data

Breeding Information

Egg Groups

Gender Ratio

Hatch Steps

Capture Rate

Base Happiness

Growth Rate

Pokédex Entries

Species Identity

Regional Pokédex Numbers

Training Profile

Evolution Chain

Encounter Guide

Road 34

Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)

Mirage Mountain (North of Mossdeep)

Virbank Complex (inner)

Virbank Complex (inner)

Virbank Complex (outer)

Wela Volcano Park

Wela Volcano Park

Wela Volcano Park

Wela Volcano Park

Road 227

Road 227

Move Insights

Best STAB Options

Fire Blast

Flamethrower

Lava Plume

Coverage Picks

Belch

Body Slam

Brick Break