Rock Throw + Stone Edge
The best Rock-type moveset for Magcargo is Rock Throw and Stone Edge (7.71 DPS, 126.5 TDO). In raids, Magcargo ranks #165 among Rock-type attackers (E Tier).
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Magcargo is a Fire- and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Magcargo has a maximum CP of 1,924. It is weak to Ground, Water, Fighting, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Magcargo is Rock Throw and Stone Edge.
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Magcargo takes increased damage from:
Ground256.0%
Water256.0%
Fighting160.0%
Rock160.0%
Magcargo takes reduced damage from:
Fire39.1%
Bug62.5%
Fairy62.5%
Flying62.5%
Ice62.5%
Normal62.5%
Poison62.5%
| 1. | Rock Throw | Overheat | 7.19 | 8.27 | 135.7 |
| 2. | Incinerate | Overheat | 6.88 | 7.92 | 130.0 |
| 3. | Ember | Overheat | 6.73 | 7.75 | 127.1 |
| 4. | Rock Throw | Stone Edge | 6.70 | 7.71 | 126.5 |
| 5. | Incinerate | Stone Edge | 6.39 | 7.35 | 120.7 |
| 6. | Rock Throw | Heat Wave | 6.33 | 7.29 | 119.6 |
| 7. | Rock Throw | Rock Tomb | 6.27 | 7.22 | 118.4 |
| 8. | Ember | Stone Edge | 6.09 | 7.01 | 115.0 |
Ember
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| Damage | 10 |
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| Energy | 10 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.8s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
Incinerate32222.5s| Damage | 32 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 22 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.7s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 20 |
Rock Throw1381.0s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.6s - 0.9s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
Overheat1601004.0s| Damage | 160 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.8s |
| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialOverheat has a 100.0% chance to:
Heat Wave951003.0s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.7s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
Stone Edge1051002.5s| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 2.3s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
Rock Tomb65503.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.0s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialRock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:
The following chart shows Magcargo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Magcargo's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Magcargo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
At level 50, Magcargo can reach 1,924 CP. The raid CP range is 914 to 972 without a weather boost or 1,142 to 1,215 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 685 to 729 CP.
 Max CP | 1924 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 685 CP - 729 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 914 CP - 972 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 914 CP - 972 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1142 CP - 1215 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Magcargo Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 CP | 2 | 75 CP | 3 | 126 CP |
| 4 | 178 CP | 5 | 229 CP | 6 | 280 CP |
| 7 | 332 CP | 8 | 383 CP | 9 | 435 CP |
| 10 | 486 CP | 11 | 535 CP | 12 | 583 CP |
| 13 | 632 CP | 14 | 680 CP | 15 | 729 CP |
| 16 | 778 CP | 17 | 826 CP | 18 | 875 CP |
| 19 | 923 CP | 20 | 972 CP | 21 | 1021 CP |
| 22 | 1069 CP | 23 | 1118 CP | 24 | 1167 CP |
| 25 | 1215 CP | 26 | 1264 CP | 27 | 1313 CP |
| 28 | 1361 CP | 29 | 1410 CP | 30 | 1458 CP |
| 31 | 1483 CP | 32 | 1507 CP | 33 | 1531 CP |
| 34 | 1556 CP | 35 | 1580 CP | 36 | 1604 CP |
| 37 | 1629 CP | 38 | 1653 CP | 39 | 1677 CP |
| 40 | 1702 CP | 41 | 1723 CP | 42 | 1745 CP |
| 43 | 1767 CP | 44 | 1789 CP | 45 | 1811 CP |
| 46 | 1833 CP | 47 | 1856 CP | 48 | 1878 CP |
| 49 | 1901 CP | 50 | 1924 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Magcargo's Fire and Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Magcargo.
Fire RockMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #219 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 1 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 2510000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Magcargo in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Slugma
MagcargoThe illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | |  | | |
| 0.39 m | 0.4 m | 0.79 m | 1.19 m | 1.38 m |
Magcargo's height ranges from 0.3871 m to 1.3825 m, with the average being 0.79 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.3871 m1′03″ | 0.395 m1′04″ |
| XS | 0.395 m1′04″ | 0.5925 m1′11″ |
| M | 0.5925 m1′11″ | 0.9875 m3′03″ |
| XL | 0.9875 m3′03″ | 1.185 m3′11″ |
| XXL | 1.185 m3′11″ | 1.3825 m4′06″ |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Magcargo Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Magcargo from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Magcargo in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Magcargo. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch. |
| Silver | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that cir culate throughout its body. |
| Crystal | Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell. |
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| FireRed | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. |
| LeafGreen | The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell. |
| HeartGold | The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch. |
| SoulSilver | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. |
| X | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. |
| Y | Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
The best moves for Magcargo in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw and Stone Edge. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 7.71 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 126.5.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Fire and Rock-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Water, Fighting, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, and Fire-type moves.
Magcargo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1,702 CP and 1,924 CP at Level 50.
Magcargo can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Magcargo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Magcargo: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, Mega Delphox, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.
Regular Magcargo
Shiny Magcargo
