Magcargo pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

Contents
Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

magma: the melted rock in a volcano
escargot: French for ‘snail’

Pokedex data

National №	219
Type	Fire Rock
Species	Lava Pokémon
Height	2′7″ (0.79m)
Weight	121.3 lbs (55.0 kg)
Abilities	Flame Body Magma Armor Weak Armor (Dream World)
Local №	212 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 104 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 217 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Magukarugo

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	2 Defense
Catch rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	154
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
½	¼	4			½	2	½	4	½		½	2

Magcargo stats

The base stats for Magcargo are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	50	210 - 304
Attack	50	94 - 218
Defense	120	220 - 372
Sp. Atk	80	148 - 284
Sp. Def	80	148 - 284
Speed	30	58 - 174
Total	410

Pokedex descriptions

Gold LeafGreen HeartGold	The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Silver FireRed	Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Crystal	Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Ruby	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.
Sapphire	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.
Emerald	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.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White Black 2 White 2	Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
SoulSilver	Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.

Evolution chart

#218
Slugma
Fire →
(Level 38)

#219
Magcargo
Fire · Rock

Magcargo learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
1	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
1	Smog	Poison	Special	20	70
1	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
5	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
10	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
14	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Recover	Normal	Status	-	-
23	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100
28	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
32	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
37	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
38	Shell Smash	Normal	Status	-	-
44	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
52	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
59	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
67	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100

Magcargo learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
1	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
1	Smog	Poison	Special	20	70
1	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
8	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
11	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
16	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
23	Recover	Normal	Status	-	-
26	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
31	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
40	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
45	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
52	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
61	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
66	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Egg moves

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Magcargo learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Magcargo egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	-	100
Acid Armor	Poison	Status	-	-
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Inferno	Fire	Special	100	50

Magcargo learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Magcargo egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
SmokeScreen	Normal	Status	-	100
Acid Armor	Poison	Status	-	-
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

Black 2/White 2
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Magcargo can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
After You	Normal	Status	-	-

Magcargo can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-
AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Magcargo is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Magcargo is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black 2/White 2/White/Black
HeartGold/SoulSilver

Magcargo is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Magcargo is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	-	-
71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	-	100
76	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Magcargo sprites

NORMAL
Black/White
SHINY
Black/White
NORMAL
HG/SS
SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Magcargo

FireRed LeafGreen	Mt. Ember
Pearl Diamond	Stark Mountain
Platinum	Stark Mountain

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★
Power	★ ★ ★ ★
Skill	★ ★
Stamina	★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Jump	★ ★

★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum

Magcargo

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Magcargo stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Magcargo sprites

Where to find Magcargo

Pokeathlon stats

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