Magbyin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Live Coal Pokémon
If a Magby is spouting yellow flames from its mouth, it is in good health. When it is fatigued, black smoke will be mixed in with the flames.
Magby in Pokémon SoulGold
Magby is #240 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its fire typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Burns the foe on contact.
Prevents sleep.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (14)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeerLevel: 1Leer | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense. | ||||||
| SmogLevel: 1Smog | poison | 0 | 70 | 20 | ||
| An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 4Ember | fire | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| SmokescreenLevel: 8Smokescreen | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc. | ||||||
| Clear SmogLevel: 12Clear Smog | poison | 50 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | ||||||
| Flame WheelLevel: 16Flame Wheel | fire | 60 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A fiery charge attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Confuse RayLevel: 20Confuse Ray | ghost | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | ||||||
| Scary FaceLevel: 24Scary Face | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed. | ||||||
| Fire PunchLevel: 28Fire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A fiery punch that may burn the foe. | ||||||
| Lava PlumeLevel: 32Lava Plume | fire | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Scarlet flames torch everything around the user. | ||||||
| Low KickLevel: 36Low Kick | fighting | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| A low, tripping kick that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 40Flamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Sunny DayLevel: 44Sunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Fire BlastLevel: 48Fire Blast | fire | 0 | 85 | 5 | ||
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. |
Egg Moves (14)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karate ChopKarate Chop | fighting | 50 | 100 | 25 | |
| A chopping attack with a high critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| Mega PunchMega Punch | normal | 80 | 85 | 20 | |
| A strong punch thrown with incredible power. | |||||
| BarrierBarrier | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Creates a barrier that sharply raises Defense. | |||||
| ScreechScreech | normal | 0 | 85 | 40 | |
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | |||||
| Cross ChopCross Chop | fighting | 100 | 80 | 5 | |
| A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | |||||
| Mach PunchMach Punch | fighting | 40 | 100 | 30 | |
| A punch is thrown at wicked speed to strike first. | |||||
| Dynamic PunchDynamic Punch | fighting | 100 | 50 | 5 | |
| Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate. | |||||
| Flare BlitzFlare Blitz | fire | 120 | 100 | 15 | |
| A charge that may burn the foe. Also hurts the user. | |||||
| Belly DrumBelly Drum | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP. | |||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | |||||
| Focus EnergyFocus Energy | normal | 0 | 0 | 30 | |
| Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| Power SwapPower Swap | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Swaps changes to Attack and Sp. Atk with the foe. | |||||
| BelchBelch | poison | 120 | 90 | 10 | |
| Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it. |
TM/HM Moves (25)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 0 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| Fire PunchFire Punch | fire | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM69TM69 | |
| A fiery punch that may burn the foe. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Flame ChargeFlame Charge | fire | 50 | 100 | 20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attacks in a cloak of flames. Raises Speed. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | 1 | 100 | 10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| OverheatOverheat | fire | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM50TM50 | |
| Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM84TM84 | |
| A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | 0 | 100 | 0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| Thunder PunchThunder Punch | electric | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM63TM63 | |
| An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Magby. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Magby resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Magby, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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