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 |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 151 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 60 | 230 | 324 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Magcargo does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Magcargo cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
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. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
Magcargo sprites
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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 Legends: Z-A |
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’

