Magby Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Magby in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Magby
Magby is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 65.818 DPS.
Magby can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Magby is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Magby resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Magby is Primal Kyogre (65.818 DPS), Primal Groudon (64.900 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (60.182 DPS).
Catching Magby: After defeating Magby, the catch encounter will have a CP between 722 and 775 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 898-964 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Magby from raids will have exactly 775 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Magby?
The best counter for Magby is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 65.818 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (64.900 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (60.182 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Magby?
Magby can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Magby weak to?
Magby is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Magby be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Magby's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Magby from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Magby from raids will have 775 CP at level 20, or 964 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 722. If you see 775 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Magby worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Magby is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Magby?
For the best moveset for Magby itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Magby stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Magby without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Magby can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Magby in raids?
Weather boost information for Magby is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.