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Magcargo in Pokémon Crystal

#212 in the Crystal Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Magcargo in the National Pokédex
Magcargo sprite

Normal

Shiny Magcargo sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Crystal

Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its 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

303

Attack

50

105

198

Defense

120

245

338

Sp. Atk

80

165

258

Sp. Def

80

165

258

Speed

30

65

158

Total

410

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.

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

Stat Experience is gained in five stats. Special is shared by Special Attack and Special Defense; each stat can reach 65,535.
Pokédexes
Original Johto #212
Stat Experience
50 HP, 50 Atk, 120 Def, 30 Spe, 80 Special
Catch rate
75
Base Exp.
154

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

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

Slugma

#211

Level 38

Magcargo

Magcargo

#212

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

An attack that may inflict a burn.

Fire4010025
StartRock Throw

Drops rocks on the enemy.

Rock509015
StartSmog

An attack that may poison the foe.

Poison207020
8Ember

An attack that may inflict a burn.

Fire4010025
15Rock Throw

Drops rocks on the enemy.

Rock509015
22Harden

Raises the user's DEFENSE.

Normal--30
29Amnesia

Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF.

Psychic--20
36Flamethrower

An attack that may inflict a burn.

Fire9510015
48Rock Slide

An attack that may cause flinching.

Rock759010
60Body Slam

An attack that may cause paralysis.

Normal8510015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
Class
TM03Curse

Works differently for ghost-types.

???--10
TM04Rollout

Attacks 5 turns with rising power.

Rock309020
TM06Toxic

A poison move with increasing damage.

Poison-8510
TM08Rock Smash

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Fighting2010015
TM10Hidden Power

The power varies with the Pokémon.

Type varies by DVs

31–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

Fire--5
TM13Snore

An attack useable only while asleep.

Normal4010015
TM15Hyper Beam

1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

Normal--10
TM20Endure

Always leaves at least 1HP.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM26Earthquake

Tough but useless vs. flying foes.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

An attack that is based on loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM31Mud-Slap

Reduces the foe's accuracy.

Ground2010010
TM32Double Team

Heightens evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM34Swagger

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

Normal-9015
TM35Sleep Talk

Randomly attacks while asleep.

Normal--10
TM38Fire Blast

An attack that may cause a burn.

Fire120855
TM40Defense Curl

Heightens the user's DEFENSE.

Normal--40
TM44Rest

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

Normal-10015
HM04Strength

A powerful physical attack.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Flamethrower

An attack that may inflict a burn.

Fire9510015

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