Magcargo

national dex #219 · gen 2BST 430 · fire / rock
Magcargo
FireRock
#219 · gen 2
PROFILE
HP60
Atk50
Def120
SpA90
SpD80
Spe30
BST 430 · best Defense 120 · worst Speed 30 · meters scale to 200

Magcargo is weak to Water (4x), Ground (4x), Fighting, Rock and resists Fire (¼x), Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fairy and is immune to nothing.

Typing
FireRock
AbilitiesMagma Armor, Flame Body, Weak ArmorHIDDEN
Height, weight0.8 m / 55.0 kg
Catch rate75 / 255
Egg groupsIndeterminate

Magcargo base stats

BST 430 · ranges at level 100
STATBASEDISTRIBUTIONMIN LV 100MAX LV 100
HP60
230324
Atk50
94218
Def120
220372
SpA90
166306
SpD80
148284
Spe30
58174
BST430
series max 720

Magcargo weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Fire / Rock dual typing
NOR½
FIR¼
WAT4
ELE1
GRA1
ICE½
FIG2
POI½
GRO4
FLY½
PSY1
BUG½
ROC2
GHO1
DRA1
DAR1
STE1
FAI½
WEAK TO

Water (4x), Ground (4x), Fighting, Rock

RESISTS

Fire (¼x), Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fairy

IMMUNE TO

nothing

Magcargo abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
Magma Armor

Prevents freezing.

Flame Body

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Weak ArmorHIDDEN

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

Magcargo evolution line

2 stages

Best Magcargo moves

Scarlet Violet learnset · sorted by base power
BEST STAB MOVESsame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
FireOverheatSPEC130
FireFlare BlitzPHYS120
FireFire BlastSPEC110
FireInfernoSPEC100
BEST COVERAGE MOVESoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
NormalHyper BeamSPEC150
NormalGiga ImpactPHYS150
GrassSolar BeamSPEC120
GroundEarthquakePHYS100

Magcargo moves

71 moves available
SmokescreeneggAcid ArmoreggCurseeggRollouteggStockpileeggMementoeggGuard SwapeggInfernoeggShell SmashL0EmberL1Rock ThrowL1SmogL1YawnL1Earth PowerL1HardenL13Clear SmogL20Ancient PowerL22IncinerateL27Rock SlideL29Lava PlumeL34AmnesiaL36Body SlamL43RecoverL47FlamethrowerL54Body SlamTM66Take DownTM01FlamethrowerTM125Hyper BeamTM163Solar BeamTM168Fire SpinTM24EarthquakeTM149Light ScreenTM75ReflectTM74Fire BlastTM141AmnesiaTM128RestTM85Rock SlideTM86SubstituteTM103CurseTM224ProtectTM07Mud-SlapTM05SandstormTM51EndureTM47Sleep TalkTM70Pain SplitTM202Sunny DayTM49Heat WaveTM118Will-O-WispTM107FacadeTM25OverheatTM157Rock TombTM36Sand TombTM176Iron DefenseTM104Mud ShotTM35Rock BlastTM76Gyro BallTM180Flare BlitzTM165Power GemTM101Earth PowerTM133Giga ImpactTM152Stone EdgeTM150Stealth RockTM116Smack DownTM179Flame ChargeTM38BulldozeTM28Heat CrashTM189Stomping TantrumTM84Burning JealousyTM195Scorching SandsTM215Tera BlastTM171Temper FlareTM207
Magcargo Pokédex entries(21 entries)
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.

BLACK

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

BLACK 2

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

CRYSTAL

Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.

DIAMOND

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

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.

FIRERED

Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.

GOLD

The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.

HEARTGOLD

The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.

LEAFGREEN

The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.

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.

PEARL

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

PLATINUM

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened 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.

SILVER

Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that cir­ culate throughout its body.

SOULSILVER

Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.

WHITE

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

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.

Magcargo species data

GENDER RATIO50.0% male, 50.0% female
CATCH RATE75 / 255
BASE HAPPINESS70
BASE EXPERIENCE151
GROWTH RATEMedium
EGG GROUPSIndeterminate
EGG CYCLES5,120 steps (20 cycles)
HEIGHT0.8 m
WEIGHT55.0 kg
COLORRed
SHAPESquiggle
HABITATMountain