Magcargo Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss
Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Magcargo level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
7.33
72.7
2047.3s
5.86
2
6.93
68.7
2165.3s
5.54
3
6.92
68.6
2168.4s
5.53
4
6.80
67.4
2206.3s
5.43
5
6.74
66.9
2224.5s
5.39
6
6.62
65.7
2265.6s
5.29
7
6.53
64.7
2298.8s
5.22
8
6.46
64.0
2323.0s
5.16
9
6.24
61.9
2404.3s
4.99
10
6.24
61.9
2404.9s
4.99
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Magcargo Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
Great League
#215 of 1145 · D Tier
Ultra League
#781 of 844 · F Tier
Great League (Mega Edition)
#194 of 1201 · D Tier
Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#839 of 905 · F Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Magcargo PvP Move Effects
Magcargo Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Ember
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Incinerate
Trainer Battles
Power
20
Energy
20
Duration
5 turns
Archetype
Rock Throw
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
5
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
10
10
1.0s
10
32
22
2.5s
12.8
13
8
1.0s
13
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ember | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Incinerate | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Rock Throw | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Magcargo Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
75
Energy
-45
DPE
1.67
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
130
Energy
-55
DPE
2.36
Archetype
Effect
100% chance to reduce the User's Attack by 33%
Trainer Battles
Power
75
Energy
-50
DPE
1.5
Archetype
Effect
100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%
Trainer Battles
Power
100
Energy
-55
DPE
1.82
Archetype
Compare charged moves
95
-100
3.0s
31.67
160
-100
4.0s
40
65
-50
3.0s
21.67
105
-100
2.5s
42
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heat Wave | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Overheat | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Rock Tomb | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Stone Edge | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Magcargo carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Magcargo's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Rock Throw and Overheat make up Magcargo's best raid moveset, dealing 7.3 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Magcargo for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Magcargo's best PvP moveset?
In Great League, the recommended moveset is Ember with Rock Tomb and Overheat. Magcargo's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Magcargo learn in Pokémon GO?
Magcargo can learn 3 fast moves and 4 charged moves.
How much does Magcargo's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Magcargo costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.
