Magby
#240 (Johto)
Best moveset for Magby
The best moves for Magby are Karate Chop and Flamethrower when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
10dps
Flamethrower
Elite TM
39dps
Defense
10dps
33.6dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Magmar family. Magby evolves into Magmar which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Magmortar costing 100 Candy.
- Magmar requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Magmortar.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Magby, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Magby is a Fire Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Magby's strongest moveset is Karate Chop & Flamethrower and it has a Max CP of 1,496. Magby evolves into Magmar.
About
"Magby's state of health is determined by observing the fire it breathes. If the Pokémon 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Karate Chop | 10 | 10 |
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Burst | 70 | 33.6 |
| Fire Punch | 50 | 30 |
| Brick Break | 40 | 26.7 |
| Flamethrower Elite TM | 65 | 39 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Karate Chop
10 dps
|
Flamethrower
Elite TM
39 dps
|
19.9 | 104% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flamethrower
Elite TM
39 dps
|
19.6 | 103% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flame Burst
33.6 dps
|
19.1 | 100% |
|
Karate Chop
10 dps
|
Flame Burst
33.6 dps
|
18.9 | 99% |
|
Karate Chop
10 dps
|
Fire Punch
30 dps
|
18.8 | 99% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Fire Punch
30 dps
|
18.6 | 97% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Brick Break
26.7 dps
|
16.4 | 86% |
|
Karate Chop
10 dps
|
Brick Break
26.7 dps
|
16.1 | 84% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Magby?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Magby are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Kyogre,
- Rampardos,
- Groudon,
- Kingler.
Magby is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
151 |
| Defense |
|
99 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.71 m |
| Weight | 21.4 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
567 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
756 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,134 |
|
Level 40 |
1,323 |
|
Level 50 |
1,496 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 945 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,229 |