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Magcargo in Pokémon Black & White

#219 in the National Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Magcargo in the National Pokédex
Magcargo sprite

Normal

Shiny Magcargo sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

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

Pokémon White

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

Pokémon details

Types

FireRock

Category

Lava Pokémon

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

55 kg (121.3 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0219

Magcargo in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

50

210

304

Attack

50

94

218

Defense

120

220

372

Sp. Atk

80

148

284

Sp. Def

80

148

284

Speed

30

58

174

Total

410

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.

Type-only matchups for Magcargo, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
144

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

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

Slugma

#218

Level 38

Magcargo

Magcargo

#219

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartEmber

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

Fire4010025
StartRock Throw

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

Rock509015
StartSmog

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

Poison207020
StartYawn

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

Normal--10
5Ember

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

Fire4010025
10Rock Throw

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

Rock509015
14Harden

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

Normal--30
19Recover

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

Normal--10
23Flame Burst

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

Fire7010015
28Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
32Amnesia

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

Psychic--20
37Lava Plume

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

Fire8010015
38Shell Smash

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

Normal--15
44Rock Slide

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

Rock759010
52Body Slam

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

Normal8510015
59Flamethrower

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

Fire9510015
67Earth Power

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

Ground9010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

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

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

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

Normal150905
TM16Light Screen

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

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

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

Grass12010010
TM23Smack Down

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

Rock5010015
TM26Earthquake

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

Ground10010010
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

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

Psychic--20
TM35Flamethrower

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

Fire9510015
TM37Sandstorm

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

Rock--10
TM38Fire Blast

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

Fire120855
TM39Rock Tomb

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

Rock508010
TM42Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM43Flame Charge

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

Fire5010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM50Overheat

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

Fire140905
TM59Incinerate

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

Fire3010015
TM61Will-O-Wisp

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

Fire-7515
TM64Explosion

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

Normal2501005
TM68Giga Impact

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

Normal150905
TM69Rock Polish

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

Rock--20
TM71Stone Edge

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

Rock100805
TM74Gyro Ball

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

Steel-1005
TM78Bulldoze

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

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

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

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

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

Fighting4010015
HM04Strength

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

Normal8010015

Learn these before evolving. The source describes the earlier form’s method; egg and Light Ball moves must be retained through evolution. Four-move combinations are not certified by this list.
Class
Acquisition
Acid Armor

The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Poison--40

Prior evolution: egg

Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Ghost--10

Prior evolution: egg

Heat Wave

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

Fire1009010

Prior evolution: egg

Inferno

The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. It leaves the target with a burn.

Fire100505

Prior evolution: egg

Memento

The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.

Dark-10010

Prior evolution: egg

Rollout

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

Rock309020

Prior evolution: egg

Smokescreen

The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the target’s accuracy.

Normal-10020

Prior evolution: egg

Spit Up

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.

Normal-10010

Prior evolution: egg

Stockpile

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.

Normal--20

Prior evolution: egg

Swallow

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

Normal--10

Prior evolution: egg

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
After You

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

Normal--15

Trade from Black 2 or White 2

Captivate

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target is charmed into harshly lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Defense Curl

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

Normal--40

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

Normal12010015

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Defense

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

Steel--15

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III → Pal Park → Generation IV → PokéTransfer

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Pain Split

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

Normal--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

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

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Stealth Rock

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

Rock--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.

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.

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