Magcargo
#104 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Lava Pokémon
Magcargo
#104 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Lava Pokémon
Stats
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.
Normal
Shiny
Magcargo
Lava Pokémon
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 151 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (5,120 steps) |
Lore
Pokémon Emerald
The shell on its back is made of hardened magma. Tens of thousands of years spent living in volcanic craters have turned MAGCARGO’s bodies into magma.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Slugma #103 | Level 38 | Magcargo #104 |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Ember | |  Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| Start | Rock Throw | |  Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | Throws small rocks to strike the foe. |
| Start | Smog |  | Physical | 20 | 70 | 20 | An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison. |
| Start | Yawn |  |  Status | - | - | 10 | Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. |
| 8 | Ember | | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 15 | Rock Throw | | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | Throws small rocks to strike the foe. |
| 22 | Harden | | Status | - | - | 30 | Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE. |
| 29 | Amnesia |  | Status | - | - | 20 | Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF. |
| 36 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| 48 | Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| 60 | Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | | Status | - | - | 30 | Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | | Status | - | - | 20 | Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | | Status | - | - | 10 | Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest | | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM50 | Overheat | | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash |  | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | A full-body slam that may cause paralysis. |
| Defense Curl | | Status | - | - | 40 | Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE. |
| Double-Edge | | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user. |
| Endure | | Status | - | - | 10 | Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. |
| Mimic | | Status | - | - | 10 | Copies a move used by the foe during one battle. |
| Mud-Slap | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 10 | Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy. |
| Rock Slide | | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching. |
| Rollout | | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity. |
| Sleep Talk | | Status | - | - | 10 | Uses an available move randomly while asleep. |
| Snore | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | A loud attack that can be used only while asleep. |
| Substitute | | Status | - | - | 10 | Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP. |
| Swagger | | Status | - | 90 | 15 | Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK. |
Traits
Magma Armor
Prevents freezing.
Prevents freezing.
Flame Body
Burns the foe on contact.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
