Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Squiggle
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 75 (29.4%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Indeterminate
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 151
- EV Yield
- 2 Def
- Height
- 0.8 m (2'07")
- Weight
- 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Fire/Rock dual typing.
Prevents freezing.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Generation V
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Generation VI
Its 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.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV)
Generation II
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.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
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.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smog | poi | S | 30 | 70% | 20 |
| 1 | Yawn | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 8 | EmberSTAB | fir | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Rock ThrowSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 90% | 15 |
| 20 | Clear Smog | poi | S | 50 | — | 15 |
| 22 | Harden | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 27 | IncinerateSTAB | fir | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| 28 | Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 36 | Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 38 | Shell Smash | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| 40 | Lava PlumeSTAB | fir | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 47 | Recover | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 48 | Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| 60 | Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| 61 | FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| 67 | Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
49 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Burning JealousySTAB | fir | S | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire BlastSTAB | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Fire SpinSTAB | fir | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Flame ChargeSTAB | fir | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare BlitzSTAB | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Heat CrashSTAB | fir | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| IncinerateSTAB | fir | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Mud Shot | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| OverheatSTAB | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Power GemSTAB | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock BlastSTAB | roc | P | 25 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock TombSTAB | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| RolloutSTAB | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Sand Tomb | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack DownSTAB | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone EdgeSTAB | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Temper FlareSTAB | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
Egg Moves
8 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | poi | N | — | — | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Guard Swap | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| InfernoSTAB | fir | S | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| Memento | dar | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| RolloutSTAB | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Smokescreen | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Stockpile | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
Move Tutor
15 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient PowerSTAB | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| FlamethrowerSTAB | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Heat WaveSTAB | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Mud Slap | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Pain Split | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock SlideSTAB | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| RolloutSTAB | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Magcargo
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Magcargo
Magcargo is a Fire and Rock-type Pokemon 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 Pokemon.
Magcargo Base Stats
Magcargo has a base stat total of 430, which is below average for a fully-evolved Pokemon. 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 & 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 & Learnset
Magcargo can learn 88 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 49 via TM/HM, 8 through breeding, and 15 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 above 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.
