Magby Best Moveset
Fire at 75 Attack and 83 Speed. AbilityFlame Body burns on contact. The moveset has some physical output for a baby but trails everything competitive. Evolve through Magmar to Magmortar for 125 Sp. Atk and the special Fire TermStab that threatens.
Magby saw minimal competitive use in Gen II (Gold, Silver & Crystal). This was Magby's competitive peak.
Best Moves
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Fire Blast
- Thunder Punch
- Cross Chop
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Magby saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Magby maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Flame Body with Sitrus Berry, favoring a Hasty nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Thunder Punch
- Fire Blast
- Cross Chop
Recommended Teammates
Magby saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Magby maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Flame Body with Life Orb, favoring a Hasty nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Thunder Punch
- Flare Blitz
- Mach Punch
- Overheat
Recommended Teammates
Magby saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Magby maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Flame Body with Eviolite, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Flare Blitz
- Thunder Punch
- Mach Punch
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Magby saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Magby maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Flame Body with Nothing, favoring a Hardy nature.
Utility Moveset
- Power Up Punch
- Fire Blast
- Lava Plume
- Fire Punch
Recommended Teammates
Magby saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Magby maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Flame Body with Berryjuice, favoring a Jolly nature.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Fire Punch
- Thunder Punch
- Belly Drum
Magby saw minimal competitive use in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP). Magby maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Vitalspirit with Focus Sash, favoring a Naughty nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Substitute
- Detect
- Fire Punch
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Magby saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Magby maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran flame body with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Will O Wisp
- Overheat
- Flare Blitz
- Fire Blast
Magby Weakness
Magby is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Ground, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy |
What is Magby Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Magby
Gyarados can KO Magby with Waterfall (103-122%). Garchomp threatens a KO with Earthquake (121-143%). Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 204-240%.
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Magby View Gyarados builds →Waterfall 2x103-122%KO Earthquake 2x87-102%KO Ice Fang14-16% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magby View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Magby View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off67-78% Stone Edge 2x204-240%KO | ||
Evolution
Magby is the baby form here. It evolves into Magmar at level 30, but you can't breed it directly. Hatch one by breeding the evolved forms instead. Evolving adds up to 175 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
How to Get Magby
Magby's 3-stage chain starts with Magby, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Magby in SV
Magby is your first catch on the way to Magby. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 50-80 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Magby ✓Coastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MagmarCoastal BiomeLv.50-80OverworldSavanna BiomeLv.50-80Overworldor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into MagmortarBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Magmortar egg.
Magby's 3-stage chain starts with Magby, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Magby in PLA
Magby is your first catch on the way to Magby. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 26-62 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Magby ✓Firespit IslandLv.26-29GrassRate 15%
Step 3Catch or Evolve into MagmortarSpace-Time Distortion - Mount CoronetLv.48-62CaveRate 5%or evolve from Magmar (Step 2)
A trade step sits in Magby's 3-stage chain from Magby. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Magby shows up in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Magby in BDSP
The path to Magby starts with Magby at Lv. 58-63 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
A trade step sits in Magby's 3-stage chain from Magby. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Magby shows up in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
Where To Catch Magby in SwSh
The path to Magby starts with Magby at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Magby ✓Frostpoint FieldLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65CaveRate 20%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65GrassRate 20%Intense SunBallimere LakeLv.60-65GrassRate 19%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65GrassRate 18%Intense Sun
Step 2Catch or Evolve into MagmarBallimere LakeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunFrostpoint FieldLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunOld CemeteryLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunSlippery SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunSnowslide SlopeLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense SunThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Intense Sunor evolve from Magby (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into MagmortarBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Magmortar egg.
Base Stats
Magby's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This Pokémon lives in volcanic areas. With each breath, sparks spurt from its mouth and nose. When Magby is in good health, its flames gain a yellow tint.
Magby Guide
Magby does the job early-game if you need a Fire type on your team. Evolve it into Magmar before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Magby first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 18 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves