Magcargo.
BST 430 · fire / rock
Magcargo is weak to Water, Fighting, Ground, Rock and resists Normal, Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fairy.
Magcargo base stats
BST 430 · ranges at level 100Magcargo weaknesses and resistances
damage taken · Fire / Rock dual typingMagcargo abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenMagcargo evolution line
2 stages
Best Magcargo moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerMagcargo moves
gen 9 · 79 moves · 16 level-up · 48 TM/HM · 1 egg · 14 tutorMagcargo Pokédex entries
5 generations · newest firstIts brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Magcargo’s shell is actually its skin that hardened as a result of cooling. Its shell is very brittle and fragile—just touching it causes it to crumble apart. This Pokémon returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma.
Magcargo’s body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is vaporized on contact. If this Pokémon is caught in the rain, the raindrops instantly turn into steam, cloaking the area in a thick fog.
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
MAGCARGO’s shell is actually its skin that hardened as a result of cooling. Its shell is very brittle and fragile - just touching it causes it to crumble apart. This POKéMON returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma.
MAGCARGO’s body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees F. Water is vaporized on contact. If this POKéMON is caught in the rain, the raindrops instantly turn into steam, cloaking the area in a thick fog.
The shell on its back is made of hardened magma. Tens of thousands of years spent living in volcanic craters have turned MAGCARGO’s bodies into magma.
Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that cir culate throughout its body.
Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Magcargo species data
gen II species · breeding and trainingAbout Magcargo
Magcargo is a Fire and Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. Magcargo stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.
Magcargo base stats
Magcargo has a base stat total of 430, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Defense at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 30 (poor). Magcargo excels as a special attacker. Magcargo is slow with a base Speed of 30.
Magcargo weaknesses and resistances
As a Fire and Rock-type, Magcargo is weak to Water (4x), Fighting, Ground (4x), Rock-type moves, resists Normal, Fire (¼x), Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fairy-type attacks. This gives Magcargo 4 weaknesses, 7 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Magcargo abilities
Magcargo's abilities include Magma Armor, Flame Body, Weak Armor. Magma Armor prevents freezing.. Flame Body has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Weak Armor, which raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Magcargo moves and learnset
Magcargo can learn 79 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 48 via TM/HM, 1 through breeding, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Overheat (Fire, 130 power), Flare Blitz (Fire, 120 power), Fire Blast (Fire, 110 power), Stone Edge (Rock, 100 power). For coverage, Magcargo can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).
Training Magcargo
Magcargo has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Magcargo yields 2 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Magcargo belongs to the Indeterminate egg group. Magcargo is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Slugma → Magcargo).
Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Magcargo. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Magcargo, or use the team builder to see how Magcargo fits into your squad.
