Type matchups
Damage Magby takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Magby has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 37
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 83
- Total
- 365
Magby has a base stat total of 365, higher than 30% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Speed (83). Its Attack (75) and Sp. Atk (70) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 83 is middling (faster than 65% of Pokémon). With 45 HP, 37 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Magby can have the abilities Flame Body and Vital Spirit.
How to beat Magby
Magby takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Magby is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Magby → Magmar → Magmortar) and evolves into Magmar.
Best counters to Magby
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Magby weak to?
As a Fire type, Magby takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Magby resistant to?
Magby resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Magby?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Magby with super-effective attacks.