Magcargo Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Magcargo (#0219) is a Fire/Rock-type Lava Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It stands 0.8 m tall, weighs 55 kg and has a base stat total of 430, with its highest base stat in Defense (120). Its abilities are Magma Armor and Flame Body, with Weak Armor as its Hidden Ability. Magcargo is weak to Water (4x), Ground (4x), Fighting, and Rock attacks.

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.

Magcargo base stats

HP: 60
Attack: 50
Defense: 120
Sp. Atk: 90
Sp. Def: 80
Speed: 30
Total: 430

Abilities

Magma Armor
Flame Body
Weak Armor (Hidden)

Magcargo type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

Water (4x)
Ground (4x)
Fighting (2x)
Rock (2x)

Resists

Normal (0.5x)
Fire (0.25x)
Ice (0.5x)
Poison (0.5x)
Flying (0.5x)
Bug (0.5x)
Fairy (0.5x)

Magcargo evolution chain

Slugma
Magcargo — Level 38

Magcargo level-up moveset

Evolve: Shell Smash
Lv. 1: Earth Power
Lv. 1: Ember
Lv. 1: Rock Throw
Lv. 1: Smog
Lv. 1: Yawn
Lv. 13: Harden
Lv. 20: Clear Smog
Lv. 22: Ancient Power
Lv. 27: Incinerate
Lv. 29: Rock Slide
Lv. 34: Lava Plume
Lv. 36: Amnesia
Lv. 43: Body Slam
Lv. 47: Recover
Lv. 54: Flamethrower