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. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
10DPS
Flamethrower
Elite TM
39DPS
Defending
10DPS
33.6DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
Flamethrower
Elite TM
1.96DPE
Evolution
There are 3 Pokémon in the Magmar family. Magby evolves into Magmar for 25 Candy, then into Magmortar (Sinnoh Stone) for 100 Candy.
- Magmar requires Sinnoh Stone to evolve into Magmortar.
Game images
Magby, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Magby is a Fire Pokémon. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Magby's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Karate Chop | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fire Punch | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Flame Burst | 70 | 2 | 1.68 |
| Flamethrower Elite TM | 65 | 2 | 1.56 |
| Brick Break | 40 | 3 | 1.21 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Karate Chop
10 DPS
|
Flamethrower
Elite TM
39 DPS
|
7.7 | 104% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flamethrower
Elite TM
39 DPS
|
7.6 | 103% |
|
Karate Chop
10 DPS
|
Flame Burst
33.6 DPS
|
7.4 | 100% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Burst
33.6 DPS
|
7.4 | 100% |
|
Karate Chop
10 DPS
|
Fire Punch
30 DPS
|
7.3 | 98% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Fire Punch
30 DPS
|
7.3 | 98% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Brick Break
26.7 DPS
|
6.5 | 88% |
|
Karate Chop
10 DPS
|
Brick Break
26.7 DPS
|
6.3 | 86% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Magby?
Magby is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The best counter to Magby is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Primal Groudon, Mega Greninja and Mega Diancie.
The top Magby counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre | 100% | |
| Primal Groudon | 99% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 97% | |
| Mega Greninja | 95% | |
| Mega Greninja | 94% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 93% | |
| Primal Kyogre | 92% | |
| Primal Groudon | 91% | |
| Mega Diancie | 90% |
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 |