Magcargo
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.
The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Stat spread.
Total of 430. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Magcargo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
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 |
Magcargo appears in 23 games.
Every mainline release where Magcargo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Magcargo in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 10 games have a known habitat.
Magcargo appears in 9 episodes.
From EP240 (2002-02-28) through SM034 (2017-07-20).
- EP240 Nice Pryce, Baby! Original 2003-03-08
- EP267 Pop Goes the Sneasel Original 2003-09-16
- EP268 A Claim to Flame! Original 2003-09-17
- AG013 All Things Bright and Beautifly! Advanced Generation 2003-12-27
- AG055 Poetry Commotion! Advanced Generation 2004-11-20
- AG056 Going, Going, Yawn Advanced Generation 2004-11-20
- DP114 Another One Gabites the Dust! Diamond & Pearl 2009-07-11
- DP162 Playing the Performance Encore! Diamond & Pearl 2010-07-03
- SM034 A Crowning Moment of Truth! Sun & Moon 2017-10-07
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.
Pokémon like Magcargo
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