Magcargo - Generation 3 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Magcargo can learn in Generation 3, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Ruby
- Pokémon Sapphire
- Pokémon FireRed
- Pokémon LeafGreen
- Pokémon Emerald
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 Ruby & Sapphire at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 1 | Smog | Poison | 20 | 70 | |
| 1 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 8 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 22 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 36 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 60 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 |
Egg moves
Magcargo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | Poison | — | — | |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 100 | 90 |
Moves learnt by HM
Magcargo is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:
Moves learnt by TM
Magcargo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 50 | 80 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Overheat | Fire | 140 | 90 |
Moves learnt by level up
Magcargo learns the following moves in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 1 | Smog | Poison | 20 | 70 | |
| 1 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 8 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 22 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 36 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 60 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 |
Egg moves
Magcargo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | Poison | — | — | |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 100 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Magcargo can be taught these attacks in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Mimic | Normal | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Substitute | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by HM
Magcargo is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:
Moves learnt by TM
Magcargo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 50 | 80 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Overheat | Fire | 140 | 90 |
Moves learnt by level up
Magcargo learns the following moves in Pokémon Emerald at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 1 | Smog | Poison | 20 | 70 | |
| 1 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 8 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 22 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 29 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 36 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
| 48 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 60 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 |
Egg moves
Magcargo learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Emerald. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Armor | Poison | — | — | |
| Heat Wave | Fire | 100 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Magcargo can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Emerald from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| Mimic | Normal | — | — | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| Swagger | Normal | — | 90 |
Moves learnt by HM
Magcargo is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald:
Moves learnt by TM
Magcargo is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Emerald:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 95 | 100 | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 120 | 85 | |
| 39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 50 | 80 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Overheat | Fire | 140 | 90 |
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.