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Magcargo

Lava Pokémon

firerock

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

Height

0.8 m

Weight

55.0 kg

Gen

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Quick Answers

Magcargo is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II, known as the Lava Pokémon. Its evolution line is Slugma → Magcargo.

What type is Magcargo?

Magcargo is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon.

What is Magcargo weak to?

Magcargo is weak to Water, Ground, Fighting, and Rock-type attacks. Water and Ground-type attacks deal 4× damage because both its Fire and Rock types are weak to Water and Ground.

What does Magcargo resist?

Magcargo resists Fire, Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, and Fairy-type attacks. Fire-type attacks deal only ¼× damage because both of its types resist that type.

What are Magcargo's base stats?

Magcargo has a base stat total of 430. Its highest base stat is Defense at 120. See the full base stat breakdown.

What abilities does Magcargo have?

Magcargo can have Magma Armor and Flame Body as standard abilities, plus Weak Armor as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.

What is Magcargo's hidden ability?

Magcargo's Hidden Ability is Weak Armor.

What does Magcargo evolve from?

Magcargo evolves from Slugma starting at level 38.

Does Magcargo evolve any further?

Magcargo is the final evolution in its family and does not evolve any further.

Where can you find Magcargo?

Magcargo can be encountered in the wild in 10 games, including Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, and Pokémon Diamond. See the per-game location list.

What moves can Magcargo learn?

Magcargo can learn 91 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Magcargo's complete movepool.

Base Stats

HP60

Attack50

Defense120

Sp. Atk90

Sp. Def80

Speed30

Total430

Abilities

Type Matchups

View full type chart →

4× Weak

waterground

2× Weak

fightingrock

½× Resists

normalicepoisonflyingbugfairy

¼× Resists

fire

Damage multipliers vs. fire / rock typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.

Evolution Line

Slugma#0218

→

Lv 38

Magcargo#0219

Battle & Lore Hub

Studying Magcargo…

Moves · 91 total

Level-Up

12 moves

TM / HM

65 moves

Egg Moves

7 moves

Move Tutor

6 moves

Other

1 moves

Where to find· 24 games

Magcargo in Pokémon Gold

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon Silver

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon Crystal

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon Ruby

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon Sapphire

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon Emerald

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon FireRed?

1 spot

Magcargo can be found in Mt Ember B3f in Pokémon FireRed.

•Mt Ember B3f

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon LeafGreen?

1 spot

Magcargo can be found in Mt Ember B3f in Pokémon LeafGreen.

•Mt Ember B3f

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?

1 spot

Magcargo can be found in Citadark Isle 3f in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

•Citadark Isle 3f

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon Diamond?

2 spots

Magcargo can be found in Stark Mountain Entrance and Stark Mountain Inside in Pokémon Diamond.

•Stark Mountain Entrance
•Stark Mountain Inside

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon Pearl?

2 spots

Magcargo can be found in Stark Mountain Entrance and Stark Mountain Inside in Pokémon Pearl.

•Stark Mountain Entrance
•Stark Mountain Inside

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon Platinum?

2 spots

Magcargo can be found in Stark Mountain Entrance and Stark Mountain Inside in Pokémon Platinum.

•Stark Mountain Entrance
•Stark Mountain Inside

Magcargo in Pokémon HeartGold

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon SoulSilver

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon Black

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon White

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon Black 2

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon White 2

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon X?

1 spot

Magcargo can be found in Friend Safari Rock in Pokémon X.

•Friend Safari Rock

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon Y?

1 spot

Magcargo can be found in Friend Safari Rock in Pokémon Y.

•Friend Safari Rock

Magcargo in Pokémon Omega Ruby

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Magcargo in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Pokédex

In this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon Ultra Sun?

1 spot

Magcargo can be found in Ultra Space Wilds Cave in Pokémon Ultra Sun.

•Ultra Space Wilds Cave

Where can you find Magcargo in Pokémon Ultra Moon?

1 spot

Magcargo can be found in Ultra Space Wilds Cave in Pokémon Ultra Moon.

•Ultra Space Wilds Cave