Magcargo
Magcargo is a Fire/Rock type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
National № | 0219 |
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Type | Fire Rock |
Species | Lava Pokémon |
Height | 0.8 m (2′07″) |
Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Magma Armor 2. Flame Body Weak Armor (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0212 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0104 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0217 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0013 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0109 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0145 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Defense |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 151 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
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Attack | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
Defense | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
Sp. Atk | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
Speed | 30 | 58 | 174 | |
Total | 430 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Magcargo changes
- In Generations 2-6, Magcargo has a base HP of 50.
- In Generations 2-6, Magcargo has a base Special Attack of 80.
- In Generations 2-4, Magcargo has a base experience yield of 154.
- In Generations 5-6, Magcargo has a base experience yield of 144.
- In Generations 2-7, Magcargo has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch. |
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Silver | 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. |
FireRed | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. |
LeafGreen | The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch. |
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 |
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell. |
HeartGold | The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch. |
SoulSilver | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell. |
X | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. |
Y | Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Flames burst from gaps in its shell made of hardened magma. |
Moves learned by Magcargo
Moves learnt by level up
Magcargo learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
1 | Smog | Poison | 30 | 70 | |
1 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
13 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
20 | Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
22 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
27 | Incinerate | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
29 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
34 | Lava Plume | Fire | 80 | 100 | |
36 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
43 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
47 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
54 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Magcargo learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Shell Smash | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Magcargo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Magcargo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Magcargo learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
1 | Shell Smash | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Smog | Poison | 30 | 70 | |
1 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
6 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
8 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
13 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
15 | Incinerate | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
20 | Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
22 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
29 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
34 | Lava Plume | Fire | 80 | 100 | |
36 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
43 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
47 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
54 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
58 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Magcargo learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Shell Smash | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Magcargo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Magcargo gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Magcargo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Magcargo sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | — | ||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
Where to find Magcargo
Gold Silver Crystal |
Evolve Slugma |
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Ruby Sapphire |
Evolve Slugma |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Mt. Ember |
Emerald | Evolve Slugma |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Stark Mountain |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Slugma |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Slugma |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Stark Mountain, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Magcargo questions
Other languages
English | Magcargo |
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Japanese | マグカルゴ (Magcargot) |
German | Magcargo |
French | Volcaropod |
Italian | Magcargo |
Spanish | Magcargo |
Korean | 마그카르고 (mageukareugo) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 熔岩蜗牛 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 熔岩蝸牛 |
English |
Lava Pokémon |
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Japanese | ようがんポケモン |
German | Lava-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Lave |
Italian | Pokémon Lava |
Spanish | Pokémon Lava |
Korean | 용암포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 熔岩宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 熔岩寶可夢 |
Name origin
- magma
- the melted rock in a volcano
- escargot
- French for ‘snail’