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No. 0219 · Generation II · Johto

Magcargo

The Lava Pokémon

TL;DR. Magcargo is a fire/rock-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 430. The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.

Fire Rock

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

Height0.8 m
Weight55.0 kg
AbilitiesMagma Armor, Flame Body
HiddenWeak Armor
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 430. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 60
Attack 50
Defense 120
Sp. Attack 90
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 30
Total430
430 base stat total, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 85th among Fire-types.
120 base Defense, Magcargo's strongest stat, ranking 24th of 152 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Magcargo in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Magcargo reaches 1,702 CP at level 40 and 1,947 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack139
GO Defense191
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)1,702
Max CP (L50)1,924
Best buddy (L51)1,947
Raid catch CP 914–972 (L20). Weather boosted 1,142–1,215 (L25).

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Competitive

Magcargo in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Magcargo across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #287 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #287 82.5 score
Ultra League #739 60.4 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Magcargo.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Magcargo, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Magcargo?

Magcargo is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Magcargo weak to?

Magcargo takes 4× damage from Water, Ground. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock.

What is Magcargo resistant to?

Magcargo resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fairy, Fire. It has no full immunities.

How does Magcargo evolve?

Magcargo evolves from Slugma (Level 38). Magcargo is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Magcargo from?

Magcargo was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0219.

What are Magcargo's base stats?

Magcargo has HP 60, Attack 50, Defense 120, Special Attack 90, Special Defense 80, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 430.

What are Magcargo's abilities?

Magcargo can have the abilities Magma Armor, Flame Body, plus the Hidden Ability Weak Armor.

Is Magcargo legendary or mythical?

No. Magcargo is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Magcargo's best stat?

Magcargo's highest base stat is Defense at 120, which ranks 24th of 152 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Magcargo good?

Magcargo has a base stat total of 430, the 544th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 85th among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Magcargo →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Magcargo as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Magcargo in Gold
Gen II Gold
Magcargo in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Magcargo in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Magcargo in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Magcargo in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Magcargo in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Magcargo 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Magcargo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating
Water Ground
2× Weak to
Fighting Rock
½× Resists
Normal Ice Poison Flying Bug Fairy
¼× Strongly resists
Fire
Comparison

Magcargo vs. the average Fire-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 152 Fire-type Pokémon.

Stat Magcargo Fire avg Difference
HP 60 69 -9
Attack 50 84 -34
Defense 120 84 +36
Special Attack 90 73 +17
Special Defense 80 71 +9
Speed 30 64 -34
Total 430 445 -15
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Game appearances

Magcargo appears in 23 games.

Every mainline release where Magcargo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen IX
  • 2023 Teal Mask DLC
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Magcargo in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Stark Mountain EntranceStark Mountain Inside
FireRed, LeafGreen
MT Ember B3f
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds Cave
xd
Citadark Isle 3F
X, Y
Friend Safari Rock
Pokémon anime

Magcargo appears in 9 episodes.

From EP240 (2002-02-28) through SM034 (2017-07-20).

Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs

Magcargo partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.

Each card is a canon Trainer + Magcargo partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.

TCG Pocket appearances

3 Magcargo cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.