219: Magcargo

Essentials

Magcargo

Lava Pokémon

Abilities

Magma Armor: Prevents freezing.
Flame Body: Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Hidden Ability

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

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 219
Original Johto: 212
Original Hoenn: 104
Updated Johto: 217
Mountain Kalos: 13
New Hoenn: 109

Names

Japanese: マグカルゴ (magukarugo)
: マグカルゴ
Official roomaji: Magcargot
Korean: 마그카르고
Chinese: 熔岩蝸牛
: 熔岩蜗牛
French: Volcaropod
German: Magcargo
Spanish: Magcargo
Italian: Magcargo

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Amorphous

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

151

Effort points

2 Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Slugma	Magcargo Level up, starting at level 38

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	60	38.5	293	324
Attack	50	17.1	168	199
Defense	120	91.8	308	339
Special Attack	90	70.6	248	279
Special Defense	80	64.0	228	259
Speed	30	8.0	128	159
Total	430	45.2

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 6/13/14

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

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

: Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
: Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
: 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.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Lava Pokémon
Color: Red
Cry
Habitat: mountain
Footprint
Shape: Caudal

Height

2'7.5"
0.8 m

Weight

550

121.3 lb
55.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

FireRed

Mt. Ember, B3F

LeafGreen

Mt. Ember, B3F

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

Pal Park

Area: Mountain
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Fire and Rock moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Magcargo's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
				—	—		Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
	—	—	—	—	—		Yawn			10	—	—		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
—	—	—	—	—	—		Smog			20	30	70%		Has a 40% chance to poison the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—		Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
						0	Shell Smash			15	—	—		Raises user's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
						—	Shell Smash			15	—	—		Raises user's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
						—	Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
						—	Yawn			10	—	—		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
						—	Smog			20	30	70%		Has a 40% chance to poison the target.
						—	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Rock Throw			15	50	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
8	8	8	5	5	6	6	Ember			25	40	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
15	15	11	10	10	8	8	Rock Throw			15	50	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
22	22	16	14	14	13	13	Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
		23	19	19			Recover			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
					15	15	Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
					20	20	Clear Smog			15	50	—		Removes all of the target's stat modifiers.
		26			22	22	Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
			23	23	27	27	Flame Burst			15	70	100%		Deals splash damage to Pokémon next to the target.
					29	29	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
					34	34	Lava Plume			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
			28	28			Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
29	29	31	32	32	36	36	Amnesia			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages.
		40	37	37			Lava Plume			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
36	36						Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
			38	38	38		Shell Smash			15	—	—		Raises user's Attack, Special Attack, and Speed by two stages. Lower user's Defense and Special Defense by one stage.
48	48	45	44	44			Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
60	60	52	52	52	43	43	Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
					47	47	Recover			10	—	—		Heals the user by half its max HP.
		61	59	59	54	54	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
		66	67	67	58	58	Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Slugma but not Magcargo
							Acid Armor			20	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
							Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
							Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							Guard Swap			10	—	—		User swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.
							Heat Wave			10	95	90%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Inferno			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to burn the target.
							Memento			10	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack and Special Attack by two stages. User faints.
							Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
							Smokescreen			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Spit Up			10	*	100%		Power is 100 times the amount of energy Stockpiled.
							Stockpile			20	—	—		Stores energy up to three times for use with Spit Up and Swallow.
							Swallow			10	—	—		Recovers 1/4 HP after one Stockpile, 1/2 HP after two Stockpiles, or full HP after three Stockpiles.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
							After You			15	—	—		Makes the target act next this turn.
							Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
							Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
							Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
							Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
							Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
							Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Heat Wave			10	95	90%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
							Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
							Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
							Pain Split			20	—	—		Sets the user's and targets's HP to the average of their current HP.
							Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
							Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
							Self-Destruct			5	200	100%		User faints.
							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
							Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
							Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
							Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
							Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
03							Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
04							Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
08							Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11	11	11	11	11	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13							Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
	16	16	16	16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
20							Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
		22	22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
			23	23	23	23	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
26	26	26	26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
31							Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
34							Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
35							Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
	33	33	33	33	33	33	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
	35	35	35	35	35	35	Flamethrower			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
	37	37	37	37	37	37	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
38	38	38	38	38	38	38	Fire Blast			5	110	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
40							Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
	39	39	39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			43	43	43	43	Flame Charge			20	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage. Raises the user's Speed by one stage.
	43	43					Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
			48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
	50	50	50	50	50	50	Overheat			5	130	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.
			59	59	59		Incinerate			15	60	100%		Destroys the target's held berry.
		58					Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
		61	61	61	61	61	Will-O-Wisp			15	—	85%		Burns the target.
		64	64	64	64	64	Explosion			5	250	100%		User faints.
		68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
		69	69	69	69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
		71	71	71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
		74	74	74	74	74	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
			78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
		76					Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
		78					Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
		80	80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
				83	83	83	Infestation			20	20	100%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
		82					Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		83					Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
		87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
				88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
					94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
			94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
				96	96	96	Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
				100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H6	H6			H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.