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Magcargo

Magcargo

#219 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Magcargo

#219 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

60

230

324

Attack

50

94

218

Defense

120

220

372

Sp. Atk

90

166

306

Sp. Def

80

148

284

Speed

30

58

174

Total

430

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Slugma

Swinub

Magcargo normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Magcargo sprite

Shiny

Magcargo

Lava Pokémon

#219
FireRock

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

55 kg (121.3 lbs)

Abilities

Magma ArmorFlame BodyWeak Armor(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Magcargo takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Ground

Fighting

Rock

Resists

Fire

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
151

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Amorphous
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Black 2 box art

Pokémon Black 2

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

Pokémon White 2 box art

Pokémon White 2

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Slugma

Slugma

#218

Level 38

Magcargo

Magcargo

#219

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartEmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.

StartRock ThrowRockPhysical509015

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

StartSmogPoisonSpecial207020

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.

StartYawnNormalStatus--10

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

5EmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. It may also leave the target with a burn.

10Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

14HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

19RecoverNormalStatus--5

Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

23Flame BurstFireSpecial7010015

The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.

28Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

32AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

37Lava PlumeFireSpecial8010015

An inferno of scarlet flames torches everything around the user. It may leave targets with a burn.

38Shell SmashNormalStatus--15

The user breaks its shell, lowering its Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raising Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

44Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

52Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

59FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM43Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial140905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial3010015

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus-7515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
After YouNormalStatus--15

The user helps the target and makes it use its move right after the user.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Pain SplitNormalStatus--20

The user adds its HP to the target’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the target.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Magma Armor

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen.

Prevents freezing.

Flame Body

Ability Slot 2

Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)

Physical attacks lower Defense and raise Speed.

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

#218

Slugma

#258

Swinub

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