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Magcargo

MagcargoFire Rock
  • sunny
  • partlyCloudy
Magcargo is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Magcargo is a Fire and Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,702 CP and is weak to Ground, Water, Fighting, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Rock Throw / Stone Edge. It is boosted by Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Magcargo Stats and Max CP

139 ATK
191 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1924 CP
Lvl 40
1702 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1215 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
972 CP
Lvl 15 Research
729 CP

Magcargo's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Magcargo PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Magcargo is a Fire and Rock-type Pokémon and the evolved form of Slugma. It has a max CP of around 1900 and generally low stats across the board. As such, it isn't a particularly good raid attacker in either type category.

Magcargo PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Magcargo has some good things going for it in the Great League. It has an impressive defense stat, making it reliably bulky in the league. Ember also allows it to get to its heavy damage dealing charged attacks (such as Overheat and Rock Slide) pretty quickly. However, it is completely held back by its typing. Fire and Rock makes it double weak to both Water and Ground-type attacks, two of the most common types in the format.

🟡 Ultra League

Along with its pre-existing type related issues, Magcargo’s 1924 CP is quite low compared to the 2500 CP limit of the format. As such, even stat-wise, it underperforms almost every actually relevant Pokémon in the Ultra League.

🟣 Master League

Magcargo is far too weak for the Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
FireFire-type
#186
RockRock-type
#167
Great LeagueGreat League
#219
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#786

Magcargo Type Chart

Magcargo takes increased damage from:Magcargo takes increased damage from:

GroundGround256.0%
WaterWater256.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Magcargo takes reduced damage from:Magcargo takes reduced damage from:

FireFire39.1%
BugBug62.5%
FairyFairy62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
PoisonPoison62.5%

Magcargo best moveset

Moves

Rock Throw + Stone Edge

Rock
RockRock Throw
RockStone Edge
Magcargo's best Rock-type moveset is Rock Throw / Stone Edge, with 7.71 DPS and 126.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Magcargo ranks #167 (E Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
1.RockRock ThrowFireOverheat7.198.27135.7
2.FireIncinerateFireOverheat6.887.92130.0
3.FireEmberFireOverheat6.737.75127.1
4.RockRock ThrowRockStone Edge6.707.71126.5
5.FireIncinerateRockStone Edge6.397.35120.7
6.RockRock ThrowFireHeat Wave6.337.29119.6
7.RockRock ThrowRockRock Tomb6.277.22118.4
8.FireEmberRockStone Edge6.097.01115.0
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Fast Attacks

  • FireEmber10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ember
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy9

    Effects
    Ember has no special effects.
    See Ember details page ↗
  • FireIncinerate32222.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Incinerate
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage32
    Energy22
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.7s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage20
    Energy20

    Effects
    Incinerate has no special effects.
    See Incinerate details page ↗
  • RockRock Throw1381.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Throw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage13
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy5

    Effects
    Rock Throw has no special effects.
    See Rock Throw details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FireOverheat1601004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Overheat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage160
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Overheat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
    See Overheat details page ↗
  • FireHeat Wave951003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Heat Wave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • GrassGrass
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Heat Wave has no special effects.
    See Heat Wave details page ↗
  • RockStone Edge1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Stone Edge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy55

    Effects
    Stone Edge has no special effects.
    See Stone Edge details page ↗
  • RockRock Tomb65503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Tomb
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • BugBug
      • FireFire
      • IceIce
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • GroundGround
      • SteelSteel
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage65
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Rock Tomb has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Rock Tomb details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

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).

Magcargo CP Chart

CP Chart

Magcargo reaches a maximum of 1,702 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 914–972 CP, rising to 1,142–1,215 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 685–729 CP.

Max CPMax CP1702 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch685 CP - 729 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs914 CP - 972 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids914 CP - 972 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1142 CP - 1215 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Magcargo Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
124 CP275 CP3126 CP
4178 CP5229 CP6280 CP
7332 CP8383 CP9435 CP
10486 CP11535 CP12583 CP
13632 CP14680 CP15729 CP
16778 CP17826 CP18875 CP
19923 CP20972 CP211021 CP
221069 CP231118 CP241167 CP
251215 CP261264 CP271313 CP
281361 CP291410 CP301458 CP
311483 CP321507 CP331531 CP
341556 CP351580 CP361604 CP
371629 CP381653 CP391677 CP
401702 CP411723 CP421745 CP
431767 CP441789 CP451811 CP
461833 CP471856 CP481878 CP
491901 CP501924 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#219
Height0.79 m
Weight55 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance1 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy25
Stardust10000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
SlugmaSlugma
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
MagcargoMagcargo
  • Slugma evolves into Magcargo which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Magcargo

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Magcargo's Fire and Rock-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Magcargo.

Fire Fire

Rock Rock

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega 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
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Magcargo Candy296 Magcargo Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Magcargo Candy10 Magcargo Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Magcargo Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Magcargo Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Magcargo Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Magcargo Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Magcargo Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Magcargo Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Magcargo Candy-

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.

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Magcargo family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Magcargo in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

SlugmaSlugma
MagcargoMagcargo

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
MagcargoMagcargoMagcargoScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMagcargoMagcargo
0.39 m0.4 m0.79 m1.19 m1.38 m

Magcargo's height ranges from 0.39 m to 1.38 m, with the average being 0.79 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Magcargo in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.3871 m0.395 m
1′03″1′04″
XS0.395 m0.79 m
1′04″2′07″
M0.5925 m0.9875 m
1′11″3′03″
XL0.9875 m1.185 m
3′03″3′11″
XXL1.185 m1.3825 m
3′11″4′06″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability10.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Magcargo

Magcargo high resolution sprites

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.

Official artwork

Magcargo Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

MagcargoMagcargoMagcargoMagcargo

Magcargo Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldThe shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
SilverIts brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that cir­ culate throughout its body.
CrystalIts body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
RubyMAGCARGO’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.
SapphireMAGCARGO’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.
EmeraldThe 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.
FireRedIts brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
LeafGreenThe 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 2Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
HeartGoldThe shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
SoulSilverIts brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
XIts brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
YIts body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Omega RubyMagcargo’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 SapphireMagcargo’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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Magcargo’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Fire and Rock-type Pokémon, Magcargo is especially weak against Ground and Water-type moves, and weak against Fighting and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Magcargo in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Magcargo in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw and Overheat. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 8.271 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 135.686.

How does Magcargo perform in Raids?

Magcargo's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Magcargo rank as a Fire-type attacker?

Magcargo is an F-Tier Fire-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

How does Magcargo rank as a Rock-type attacker?

Magcargo is an E-Tier Rock-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Magcargo?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Magcargo: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Delphox, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, and Mega Diancie.

What is Magcargo’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Magcargo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1702 CP and 1924 CP at Level 50.

Can Magcargo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Magcargo can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Magcargo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Magcargo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.