Magcargo - Generation 2 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Magcargo can learn in Generation 2, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Gold
  • Pokémon Silver
  • Pokémon Crystal

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Magcargo learns the following moves in Pokémon Gold & Silver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1SmogPoisonPhysical 20 70
8EmberFireSpecial 40 100
15Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
22HardenNormalStatus
29AmnesiaPsychicStatus
36FlamethrowerFireSpecial 95 100
48Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
60Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100

Egg moves

Magcargo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Gold & Silver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus

Moves learnt by HM

Magcargo is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Magcargo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:

Moves learnt by level up

Magcargo learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1EmberFireSpecial 40 100
1Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
1SmogPoisonPhysical 20 70
8EmberFireSpecial 40 100
15Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
22HardenNormalStatus
29AmnesiaPsychicStatus
36FlamethrowerFireSpecial 95 100
48Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
60Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100

Egg moves

Magcargo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Crystal. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus

Move Tutor moves

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

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
FlamethrowerFireSpecial 95 100

Moves learnt by HM

Magcargo is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100

Moves learnt by TM

Magcargo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal:

Magcargo egg move parents

Magcargo's egg groups: Amorphous

The egg moves for Magcargo are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Magcargo with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Magcargo with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Acid Armor

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding