#0240 Fire

Magby

Fire-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Magmar for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 2 · Johto Boosted in Sunny
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Max CP
1,496
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 1,323
Attack
151
Defense
99
Stamina
128
Magby Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Highest damage
Ember Flamethrower

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Flamethrower is an Elite TM move. Flamethrower costs 50 energy for 65 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Magby takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 151
Defense 99
Stamina 128
Stat total
378
Buddy distance
5.0 km per candy
Second charged move
10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
Eggs
2 km · shiny possible
100% IV at Lv 20
756 CP

Magby moves

2 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Ember Best STAB Fire 10 10 1.0s 10 10
Karate Chop Fighting 10 13 1.0s 10 13

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
Brick Break Fighting 40 33 1.5s 26.7 1.21
Fire Punch STAB Fire 50 33 2.0s 25 1.52
Flame Burst STAB Fire 70 50 2.5s 28 1.40
Flamethrower Best STAB Elite Fire 65 50 2.0s 32.5 1.30
Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Ember (10 DPS); Karate Chop builds energy fastest (13 EPS). Flamethrower is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.

Evolution

Magby
Magby 25 Candy
Magmar
Magmar 100 Candy Sinnoh Stone
Magmortar
Magmortar

Family

Magby
Magby This page
Magmar
Magmar
Magmortar
Magmortar
Shadow forms Shadow Magmar Shadow Magmortar

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Magby is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Magby

1
Primal Kyogre
Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 65.8DPS 2,680TDO 2
Primal Groudon
Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 64.9DPS 2,643TDO 3
Shadow Kyogre
Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 60.2DPS 1,636TDO 4
Shadow Groudon
Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 59.9DPS 1,629TDO 5
Shadow Rampardos
Shadow RampardosShadow Smack DownRock Slide 58.9DPS 817TDO 6
Mega Diancie
Mega DiancieMega Rock ThrowRock Slide 58.6DPS 1,314TDO
Counters carrying Ground, Rock, Water moves deal the most damage.

How to get Magby

Eggs
2 km eggs · shiny possible

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 31 1,144
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 31 1,238
Raid Catch Lv 20 722 775
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 898 964
Egg Hatch Lv 20 722 775
Research Encounter Lv 15 546 586
GO Battle League Lv 20 722 775

Is Magby good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

Magby has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 18
Lv 2 58
Lv 3 98
Lv 4 138
Lv 5 178
Lv 6 218
Lv 7 258
Lv 8 298
Lv 9 338
Lv 10 378
Lv 11 416
Lv 12 453
Lv 13 491
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 529
Lv 15 567
Lv 16 605
Lv 17 642
Lv 18 680
Lv 19 718
Lv 20 756
Lv 21 794
Lv 22 832
Lv 23 869
Lv 24 907
Lv 25 945
Lv 26 983
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 1,021
Lv 28 1,059
Lv 29 1,096
Lv 30 1,134
Lv 31 1,153
Lv 32 1,172
Lv 33 1,191
Lv 34 1,210
Lv 35 1,229
Lv 36 1,248
Lv 37 1,267
Lv 38 1,285
Lv 39 1,304
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 1,323
Lv 41 1,340
Lv 42 1,357
Lv 43 1,374
Lv 44 1,391
Lv 45 1,408
Lv 46 1,426
Lv 47 1,443
Lv 48 1,461
Lv 49 1,478
Lv 50 1,496

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0240
Height
0.71 m
Weight
21.40 kg
Buddy size
Baby
Candy to evolve
25
Family forms
5 released forms
Game ID
V0240_POKEMON_MAGBY

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Magby in Pokemon GO?

Magby's best moveset is Ember with Flamethrower. Flamethrower is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Magby's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Magby takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel.

What is Magby's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Magby reaches 1,496 CP at level 50 and 1,323 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Magby?

A 15/15/15 Magby shows 756 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 945 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 567 CP.

How do you get Magby in Pokemon GO?

It is in the current 2 km egg pool.

Can Magby be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Magby is in the game — right now from 2 km eggs.

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