No. 0219

Magcargo

Lava Pokémon

Official art

Magcargo is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ground and Water and 2× weak to Fighting and Rock, with a base stat total of 430. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fire Rock

Height: 0.8 m 2′07″
Weight: 55 kg 121.3 lbs
Base stat total: 430 Higher than 46% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Pokédex entryAlpha 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.

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Base stats

HP60135–167230–324

Atk5063–11294–218

Def120126–189220–372

SpA9099–156166–306

SpD8090–145148–284

Spe3045–9058–174

Total430Higher than 46% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

FireRockshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

GroundWater

2×

FightingRock

Resists

½×

BugFairyFlyingIceNormalPoison

¼×

Fire

Takes normal damage from 7 types

GhostSteelGrassElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 30); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Magcargo outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Magcargo against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Magcargo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
82		Magcargo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
50		Magcargo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon cannot be . Gaining this Ability while frozen cures it.
Everything about Magma Armor →
Other Pokémon with Magma Armor 2
Slugma Camerupt
30% chance a Pokémon making with this Pokémon will be .
Everything about Flame Body →
Other Pokémon with Flame Body 20
Ponyta Rapidash Magmar Moltres Slugma Magby Magmortar Heatran Litwick Lampent Chandelure Larvesta Volcarona Fletchinder Talonflame Carkol Coalossal Sizzlipede Centiskorch Charcadet
If a physical attack hits this Pokémon, Defense is by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
Everything about Weak Armor →
Other Pokémon with Weak Armor 23
Onix Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Slugma Galarian Corsola Skarmory Roggenrola Boldore Dwebble Crustle Garbodor Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Vullaby Mandibuzz Sinistea Polteageist Cursola Armarouge Ceruledge

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

#0218SlugmaFire
1. Level 38
  #0219MagcargoFireRock

Moves

Level up 16


Evo	Shell SmashLowers Def, SpD by 1; raises Atk, SpA, Spe by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
1	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
1	Ember10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	40	100%	25
1	Rock ThrowNo additional effect.	Rock	Phys	50	90%	15
1	Smog40% chance to poison the target.	Poison	Spec	30	70%	20
1	YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
13	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
20	Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.	Poison	Spec	50	—	15
22	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Spec	60	100%	5
27	IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.	Fire	Spec	60	100%	15
29	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
34	Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon.	Fire	Spec	80	100%	15
36	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
43	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
47	RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	5
54	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15

TM / HM / TR 47


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM24	Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Fire	Spec	35	85%	15
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM38	Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Fire	Phys	50	100%	20
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM74	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM75	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM76	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Phys	25	90%	10
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Phys	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM101	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Spec	80	100%	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM107	Will-O-WispBurns the target.	Fire	Status	—	85%	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM118	Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).	Fire	Spec	95	90%	10
TM125	Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	90	100%	15
TM128	AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM133	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
TM141	Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	110	85%	5
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM157	OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.	Fire	Spec	130	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM165	Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.	Fire	Phys	120	100%	15
TM168	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	120	100%	10
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM176	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Phys	35	85%	15
TM179	Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.	Rock	Phys	50	100%	15
TM180	Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.	Steel	Phys	—	100%	5
TM189	Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.	Fire	Phys	—	100%	10
TM195	Burning Jealousy100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn.	Fire	Spec	70	100%	5
TM202	Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM207	Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Fire	Phys	75	100%	10
TM215	Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Ground	Spec	70	100%	10
TM224	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10

Egg moves 8


Egg	Acid ArmorRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Poison	Status	—	—	20
Egg	CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.	Ghost	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
Egg	Inferno100% chance to burn the target.	Fire	Spec	100	50%	5
Egg	MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.	Dark	Status	—	100%	10
Egg	RolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.	Rock	Phys	30	90%	20
Egg	SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
Egg	StockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.	Normal	Status	—	—	20

Biology

Magcargo, a snail-like Pokémon, is the evolution of Slugma. Magcargo carries a shell consisting of volcanic rock, and has large yellow eyes. Flames can erupt from any hole from its shell, turning Magcargo's habitat into a "flash fire zone".

Its body temperature reaches 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit, twice the temperature of the surface of the sun.

Design & origin

Magcargo's name may be a combination of "magma" and "escargot", as well as "cargo".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#634 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Lava Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Red

: Mountain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#212Original Hoenn#104Updated Johto#217Mountain Kalos#013New Hoenn#109Kitakami#145

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.
Alpha Sapphire
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Crystal · Y
Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

English: Magcargo
Japanese: マグカルゴ
Japanese (romaji): Magcargot
Korean: 마그카르고
Chinese (Traditional): 熔岩蝸牛
Chinese (Simplified): 熔岩蜗牛
French: Volcaropod
German: Magcargo
Spanish: Magcargo
Italian: Magcargo

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

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Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 2 Def
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 151
: Medium

Breeding

: Amorphous
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Slugma: Level 38.

Ultra Moon 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 1 area

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Rock)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle 3FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 38

Platinum 2 areas

Stark Mountain entranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54
Stark Mountain main cavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53–55

Pearl 2 areas

Stark Mountain entranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Stark Mountain main cavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–58

Diamond 2 areas

Stark Mountain entranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–56
Stark Mountain main cavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–58

LeafGreen 1 area

Mount Ember (B3F)Smashing rocks · Lv 25–45

FireRed 1 area

Mount Ember (B3F)Smashing rocks · Lv 25–45

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.