Where can I find Magby in Polished Crystal?

Magby can be found in 4 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Magby is a fire-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Magby learn in Polished Crystal?

Magby can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Magbyin Pokémon Polished Crystal

fire

Pokédex Entry

Live Coal Pokémon

It naturally spits an 1100-degree flame. It is said when many appear, it heralds a volcanic eruption.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#164 Johto Dex · #240 National

Abilities

Flame Body(Primary)

Contact may burn the foe.

Flame Body(Secondary)

Contact may burn the foe.

Vital Spirit(Hidden)

Prevents it from falling asleep.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

75% Male, 25% Female

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Medium Slow (25 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

117

EV Yield

1 Speed

Wild Held Items

Aspearberry(50%)Magmarizer(5%)

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Magby

Base form

→

Magmar

Level up Magby to Lv. 30

→

Magmortar

Level up Magmar holding Magmarizer

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How to Obtain

You can catch Magby in Burned Tower B1F (very rare). Magby can also be found in a hidden grotto in Bellchime Trail. Wild ones range from level 15 to 20. It can also hatch from an egg.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Goldenrod City	Lv. 1	egg	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	HazeLevel: 1Haze	ice	0	100	30
1	HazeLevel: 1Haze	Eliminates all stat changes.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
5	EmberLevel: 5Ember	fire	40	100	25
5	EmberLevel: 5Ember	An attack that may inflict a burn.
8	SmokescreenLevel: 8Smokescreen	normal	0	100	20
8	SmokescreenLevel: 8Smokescreen	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
12	Feint AttackLevel: 12Feint Attack	dark	60	100	20
12	Feint AttackLevel: 12Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
15	Fire SpinLevel: 15Fire Spin	fire	40	90	15
15	Fire SpinLevel: 15Fire Spin	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
19	Low KickLevel: 19Low Kick	fighting	1	100	20
19	Low KickLevel: 19Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.
22	Flame ChargeLevel: 22Flame Charge	fire	50	100	20
22	Flame ChargeLevel: 22Flame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
26	Confuse RayLevel: 26Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
26	Confuse RayLevel: 26Confuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
29	Fire PunchLevel: 29Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15
29	Fire PunchLevel: 29Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
33	Sunny DayLevel: 33Sunny Day	fire	0	100	5
33	Sunny DayLevel: 33Sunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
36	Focus BlastLevel: 36Focus Blast	fighting	120	70	5
36	Focus BlastLevel: 36Focus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
40	FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower	fire	90	100	15
40	FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
43	Fire BlastLevel: 43Fire Blast	fire	110	85	5
43	Fire BlastLevel: 43Fire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
BarrierBarrier	psychic	0	100	20
BarrierBarrier	Sharply raises the user's Defense.
Belly DrumBelly Drum	normal	0	100	10
Belly DrumBelly Drum	Sacrifices HP to maximize Attack.
Cross ChopCross Chop	fighting	100	80	5
Cross ChopCross Chop	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	fire	120	100	15
Flare BlitzFlare Blitz	A charge that also hurts the user.
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	100	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
Karate ChopKarate Chop	fighting	50	100	25
Karate ChopKarate Chop	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Mach PunchMach Punch	fighting	40	100	30
Mach PunchMach Punch	A fast punch that always goes first.
ScreechScreech	normal	0	85	40
ScreechScreech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Dizzy Punch (Odd Egg)Dizzy Punch	normal		70	100	10	Odd Egg
Dizzy Punch (Odd Egg)Dizzy Punch	An attack that may confuse the foe.

TM/HM Moves (20)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	90	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	110	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	An attack that may inflict a burn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	fire	50	100	20	TM43TM43
Flame ChargeFlame Charge	An attack that may up user's Speed.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	0	85	15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	A move that may burn the foe.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	fire	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Fire Punch (Goldenrod City)Fire Punch	A fiery punch. May cause a burn.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	electric	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Thunderpunch (Goldenrod City)Thunderpunch	An electric punch. It may paralyze.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Magby. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×ground2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Magby resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×grass0.5×ice0.5×bug0.5×steel0.5×fairy0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Magby, either offensively or defensively.

Magbyin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry