What does Magby evolve into?

Magby becomes Magmar at level 30, then Magmortar while holding a Magmarizer. Straight three-stage line with no branching.

At what level does Magby evolve?

Magby evolves into Magmar at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

Where can you catch Magby?

Magby is catchable in Diamond & Pearl. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 17 other games across the series.

What games is Magby in?

Magby is available in Diamond & Pearl. Across the full series, it appears in 18 games total.

Magby - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

83Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Magby's built around mixed offense. Speed leads the charge, Defense pays for it. Tough to catch, worth 1 Speed EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Avg

HP45

Attack75

Defense37

Sp. Atk70

Sp. Def55

Speed83

Total365

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight21.4 kg

Base XP73

Abilities

Flame Body

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Vital SpiritHANot in game

Prevents sleep.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpDSpe+1

Speed training source

Pokedex Entries

Its body temperature is around 1,100 degrees F. It is healthy if it is breathing yellow flames.

Magby Weakness

Magby is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock. It resists 5 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. 3 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.

Magby Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Ground, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

5Resist

0Immune

Score-1

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Ground Rock

½xResist

Fire Grass Ice Bug Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Grass Ice Bug Steel

How to Beat Magby in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Golduck Water	C
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 DigTM28 WaterfallHM07 BrineTM55 Damage vs Magby Surf 2x 132-155%KO Dig 2x 89-105%KO Waterfall 2x 134-158%KO Brine 2x 97-114%KO View Golduck builds →
Floatzel Water	C
Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 WaterfallHM07 DigTM28 BrineTM55 Damage vs Magby Surf 2x 121-142%KO Waterfall 2x 165-194%KO Dig 2x 109-129%KO Brine 2x 88-103%KO View Floatzel builds →
Gastrodon WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Muddy WaterLv. 41 SurfHM03 WaterfallHM07 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 169-199%KO Muddy Water 2x 127-150%KO Surf 2x 127-150%KO Waterfall 2x 136-160%KO View Gastrodon builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 SurfHM03 DigTM28 WaterfallHM07 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 173-204%KO Surf 2x 98-116%KO Dig 2x 138-163%KO Waterfall 2x 138-163%KO View Quagsire builds →
Bibarel NormalWater	C
Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 WaterfallHM07 DigTM28 Water PulseTM03 Damage vs Magby Surf 2x 85-101%KO Waterfall 2x 138-163%KO Dig 2x 92-109%KO Water Pulse 2x 59-70% View Bibarel builds →

Diamond & Pearl Evolution

Magby is the baby form here. It evolves into Magmar at level 30, but you can't breed it directly. Hatch one by breeding the evolved forms instead. Evolving adds up to 175 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#240Magby

Level 30

#126Magmar

Trade + Magmarizer

#467Magmortar

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Magby

Fire

Magmar

Fire

Magmortar

Fire

65+20

75+10

ATK

95+20

DEF

57+20

67+10

SP.ATK

100+30

125+25

SP.DEF

85+30

95+10

SPE

93+10

83-10

BST

365D-Tier

495C-Tier+130

540B-Tier+45

ROLE

Balanced

Attacker

Wallbreaker

TYPE

Mixed

Special

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

Diamond & Pearl Magby Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

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Moves

Breeding opens up real options for Magby. Barrier and Cross Chop come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Overheat and Flare Blitz and coverage across 7 types.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 1

Smog

—207020Poison

Lv 7

Ember

—4010025Fire

Lv 10

Smokescreen

——10020Normal

Lv 16

Feint Attack

—60—20Dark

Lv 19

Fire Spin

—357015Fire

Lv 25

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 28

Fire Punch

C7510015Fire

Lv 34

Lava Plume

C8010015Fire

Lv 37

Flamethrower

C9510015Fire

Lv 43

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

Lv 46

Fire Blast

C120855Fire

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM31

Brick Break

D7510015Fighting

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

C120855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

C9510015Fire

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM01

Focus Punch-3

C15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM23

Iron Tail

D1007515Steel

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM50

Overheat

B140905Fire

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM46

Thief

—6010025Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM61

Will-O-Wisp

C—7515Fire

Egg Moves

Egg

Barrier

———30Psychic

Egg

Cross Chop

C100805Fighting

Egg

Dynamic Punch

D100505Fighting

Egg

Flare Blitz

B12010015Fire

Egg

Karate Chop

—5010025Fighting

Egg

Mach Punch+1

D4010030Fighting

Egg

Mega Punch

—808520Normal

Egg

Screech

——8540Normal

Egg

Thunder Punch

D7510015Electric

Tutor Moves

Magby can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mega Kick

—120755Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 3

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Diamond & Pearl Magby Locations

Magby sits at moderate rates across 8 spots in mid-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.

Best Locations to Catch Magby in Diamond & Pearl

Magby's encounter pool splits between Diamond and Pearl. You've got 8 walking spots at Lv. 22-27 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.

Route 227

DiamondGrass Lv.22 Route

RareMid

Dual-slot: LeafGreen

Route 227

PearlGrass Lv.22 Route

RareMid

Dual-slot: LeafGreen

Stark Mountain - Outside

PearlGrass Lv.22 Volcano

RareMid

Dual-slot: LeafGreen

Stark Mountain - Outside

DiamondGrass Lv.22 Volcano

RareMid

Dual-slot: LeafGreen

Stark Mountain - Entrance

DiamondGrass Lv.25 Volcano

RareMid

Dual-slot: LeafGreen

Stark Mountain - Entrance

PearlGrass Lv.25 Volcano

RareMid

Dual-slot: LeafGreen

Stark Mountain - Interior

PearlGrass Lv.27 Volcano

RareMid

Dual-slot: LeafGreen

Stark Mountain - Interior

DiamondGrass Lv.27 Volcano

RareMid

Dual-slot: LeafGreen

Magby Guide

Magby becomes Magmar at level 30, then Magmortar while holding a Magmarizer. Straight three-stage line with no branching.
Magby evolves into Magmar at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Magby is catchable in Diamond & Pearl. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 17 other games across the series.
Magby is available in Diamond & Pearl. Across the full series, it appears in 18 games total.

Game Availability

Magby first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 18 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Magby Rock Throw 2x 63-75% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Magby Rock Throw 2x 88-105%KO View Solrock builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Magby Rock Throw 2x 55-68% View Onix builds →
Buizel Water	C
Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 6 Damage vs Magby Water Gun 2x 50-60% View Buizel builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 10 Damage vs Magby Water Gun 2x 55-68% View Omanyte builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Rock Tomb 2x 114-134%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Magby Rock Tomb 2x 74-88% Rock Throw 2x 60-72% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Magby Rock Tomb 2x 105-124%KO Rock Throw 2x 88-103%KO View Solrock builds →
Bibarel NormalWater	C
Available Moves Moves Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 15 RolloutLv. 13 Damage vs Magby Water Pulse 2x 60-72% Water Gun 2x 43-52% Rollout 2x 34-41% View Bibarel builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Magby Rock Tomb 2x 66-78% Rock Throw 2x 57-67% View Onix builds →

Bibarel NormalWater	C
Available Moves Moves Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 15 RolloutLv. 13 Damage vs Magby Water Pulse 2x 59-71% Water Gun 2x 43-51% Rollout 2x 37-45% View Bibarel builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 191-225%KO Rock Slide 2x 143-170%KO Rock Tomb 2x 117-138%KO Rock Throw 2x 96-114%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 111-130%KO Rock Slide 2x 83-99% Rock Tomb 2x 70-83% Rock Throw 2x 57-67% View Onix builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 BrineLv. 28 Water PulseTM03 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Rock Slide 2x 80-95% Brine 2x 93-111%KO Water Pulse 2x 87-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x 63-75% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Water PulseTM03 Mud ShotLv. 16 Damage vs Magby Rock Slide 2x 126-150%KO Rock Tomb 2x 100-118%KO Water Pulse 2x 59-71% Mud Shot 2x 37-45% View Kabuto builds →

Quagsire WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Mud BombLv. 19 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 174-205%KO Dig 2x 141-166%KO Rock Slide 2x 87-103%KO Mud Bomb 2x 74-87% View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 191-225%KO Dig 2x 154-182%KO Rock Slide 2x 143-170%KO Rock Tomb 2x 117-138%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 111-130%KO Dig 2x 89-107%KO Rock Slide 2x 83-99% Rock Tomb 2x 70-83% View Onix builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Rock Slide 2x 80-95% Brine 2x 93-111%KO Water Pulse 2x 87-103%KO Rock Tomb 2x 63-75% View Omanyte builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Rock Slide 2x 80-95% Rock Tomb 2x 63-75% View Lileep builds →

Quagsire WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Mud BombLv. 19 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 172-202%KO Dig 2x 137-162%KO Rock Slide 2x 88-103%KO Mud Bomb 2x 71-84% View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 189-222%KO Dig 2x 152-179%KO Rock Slide 2x 143-169%KO Rock Tomb 2x 115-135%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 108-128%KO Dig 2x 89-104%KO Rock Slide 2x 82-98% Rock Tomb 2x 65-78% View Onix builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Rock Slide 2x 76-91% Brine 2x 91-108%KO Water Pulse 2x 82-98% Rock Tomb 2x 63-74% View Omanyte builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Magby Rock Slide 2x 76-91% Rock Tomb 2x 63-74% View Lileep builds →

Gyarados WaterFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves WaterfallSTAB Dragon Dance Earthquake Ice Fang Damage vs Magby Waterfall 2x 259-305%KO Earthquake 2x 216-255%KO Ice Fang 35-42% View Gyarados builds →
Empoleon WaterSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves Ice Beam Hydro Pump Grass Knot Aqua Jet Damage vs Magby Ice Beam 34-40% Hydro Pump 2x 248-292%KO Aqua Jet 2x 65-77% View Empoleon builds →
Gliscor GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB RoostRecovery TauntUtility Ice Fang Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 193-227%KO Ice Fang 21-25% View Gliscor builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Magby Earthquake 2x 174-205%KO Stone Edge 2x 261-308%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Garchomp DragonGround	C
Ground is super effective against MagbyView Garchomp →