Magcargo

Magcargo Pokémon GOFire 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. 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.

Magcargo's maximum Combat Power stat is 1924 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Rock Throw / Stone Edge. Magcargo encounters are boosted during Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather. Shiny Magcargo 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

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
FireFire-type
RockRock-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

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%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Rock Throw + Stone Edge

Magcargo's best Rock-type moveset is Rock Throw / Stone Edge, with 7.15 DPS and 104.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Magcargo ranks #153 (F Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.RockRock Throw FireOverheat 7.63111.26.51
      2.FireIncinerate FireOverheat 7.27106.06.21
      3.RockRock Throw RockStone Edge 7.15104.26.11
      4.FireEmber FireOverheat 7.12103.86.08
      5.FireIncinerate RockStone Edge 6.7999.05.80
      6.RockRock Throw FireHeat Wave 6.7898.95.79
      7.RockRock Throw RockRock Tomb 6.7698.65.78
      8.FireIncinerate RockRock Tomb 6.5194.95.56
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • FireEmberDamage10Energy10Duration1.0s
        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 ↗
      • FireIncinerateDamage32Energy22Duration2.5s
        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 ThrowDamage13Energy8Duration1.0s
        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

      • FireOverheatDamage160Energy100Duration4.0s
        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 WaveDamage95Energy100Duration3.0s
        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 EdgeDamage105Energy100Duration2.5s
        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 TombDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        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 charge 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 Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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 in the meta

      Magcargo in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

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      Recommended moves

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      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 Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy25
      Stardust10000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Magcargo family

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

      Slugma Pokémon GOSlugma
      Magcargo Pokémon GOMagcargo
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Magcargo scaled to 0.4777058823529412x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Magcargo scaled to 0.4823529411764706x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Magcargo scaled to 0.7147058823529412x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmMagcargo scaled to 0.9470588235294118x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Magcargo scaled to 1.0632352941176473x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      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

      Magcargo CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Magcargo's has 1924 max CP (at Level 50). A Magcargo obtained from Raids can be encountered from 914 CP to 972 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1142 CP to 1215 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Magcargo can be found in the 685 CP to 729 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1924 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 guaraneed 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.

      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

      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 BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Magcargo Pokémon GO 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.

      Complete Magcargo Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Magcargo Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Magcargo Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Magcargo Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Magcargo Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Magcargo Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Magcargo Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Magcargo Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Magcargo Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Magcargo Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Magcargo Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Magcargo Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Magcargo Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Magcargo Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Magcargo Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Magcargo Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Magcargo Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Magcargo Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Magcargo Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Magcargo Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Magcargo Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Magcargo Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Magcargo Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Magcargo Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Magcargo Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Magcargo Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Magcargo Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Magcargo Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Magcargo Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Magcargo Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Magcargo Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Magcargo Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Magcargo Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Magcargo Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Magcargo Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Magcargo Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Magcargo Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Magcargo Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Magcargo Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Magcargo Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Magcargo Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Magcargo Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Magcargo Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Magcargo Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Magcargo Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Magcargo Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Magcargo Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Magcargo Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Magcargo Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Magcargo Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Magcargo Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Magcargo Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Magcargo Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Magcargo Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Magcargo Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Magcargo Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Magcargo Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Magcargo Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Magcargo Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Magcargo Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Magcargo Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Magcargo Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Magcargo Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Magcargo Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Magcargo Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Magcargo Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Magcargo Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Magcargo Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Magcargo Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Magcargo Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Magcargo Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Magcargo Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Magcargo Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Magcargo Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Magcargo Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Magcargo Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Magcargo Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Magcargo Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Magcargo Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Magcargo Candy XL280,000304 Magcargo Candy10 Magcargo Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Magcargo Candy XL290,000304 Magcargo Candy20 Magcargo Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Magcargo Candy XL301,000304 Magcargo Candy30 Magcargo Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Magcargo Candy XL312,000304 Magcargo Candy40 Magcargo Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Magcargo Candy XL323,000304 Magcargo Candy52 Magcargo Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Magcargo Candy XL334,000304 Magcargo Candy64 Magcargo Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Magcargo Candy XL346,000304 Magcargo Candy76 Magcargo Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Magcargo Candy XL358,000304 Magcargo Candy88 Magcargo Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Magcargo Candy XL370,000304 Magcargo Candy103 Magcargo Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Magcargo Candy XL382,000304 Magcargo Candy118 Magcargo Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Magcargo Candy XL395,000304 Magcargo Candy133 Magcargo Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Magcargo Candy XL408,000304 Magcargo Candy148 Magcargo Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Magcargo Candy XL421,000304 Magcargo Candy165 Magcargo Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Magcargo Candy XL434,000304 Magcargo Candy182 Magcargo Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Magcargo Candy XL448,000304 Magcargo Candy199 Magcargo Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Magcargo Candy XL462,000304 Magcargo Candy216 Magcargo Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Magcargo Candy XL476,000304 Magcargo Candy236 Magcargo Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Magcargo Candy XL490,000304 Magcargo Candy256 Magcargo Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Magcargo Candy XL505,000304 Magcargo Candy276 Magcargo Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Magcargo Candy XL520,000304 Magcargo Candy296 Magcargo Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Magcargo

      Magcargo high resolution sprites

      Magcargo Pokédex entries

      Johto

      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 7.626 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 111.184.

      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 F-Tier Rock-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Magcargo?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Magcargo: Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, 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.