Magcargo Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

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Magcargo Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Magcargo can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Magcargo level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Rock Throw
Overheat
7.33
72.7
2047.3s
5.86
2
Rock Throw
Stone Edge
6.93
68.7
2165.3s
5.54
3
Incinerate
Overheat
6.92
68.6
2168.4s
5.53
4
Ember
Overheat
6.80
67.4
2206.3s
5.43
5
Rock Throw
Rock Tomb
6.74
66.9
2224.5s
5.39
6
Rock Throw
Heat Wave
6.62
65.7
2265.6s
5.29
7
Incinerate
Stone Edge
6.53
64.7
2298.8s
5.22
8
Incinerate
Rock Tomb
6.46
64.0
2323.0s
5.16
9
Incinerate
Heat Wave
6.24
61.9
2404.3s
4.99

10
Ember
Stone Edge
6.24
61.9
2404.9s
4.99

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Magcargo Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →

The recommended fast and charged moves for Magcargo in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#272 of 1141 · F Tier

Ember

Rock Tomb

Overheat

Ultra League

#743 of 841 · F Tier

Incinerate

Rock Tomb

Heat Wave

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

Trainer Battles

These Magcargo moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Overheat

Fire type

100% chance to reduce the User's Attack by 33%

Rock Tomb

Rock type

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Magcargo Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Magcargo can learn 3 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fire- and Rock-type damage. Ember, Incinerate, and Rock Throw match Magcargo's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Ember

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.8s

DPS

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon

Incinerate

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

0.7s – 2.5s

DPS

12.8

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

5 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon

Rock Throw

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.9s

DPS

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ice
Flying
Bug
Resisted by: Fighting
Ground
Steel

Compare fast moves

Ember
10
10
1.0s
10
Incinerate
32
22
2.5s
12.8
Rock Throw
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

Magcargo can learn 4 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Fire- and Rock-type damage. Heat Wave, Overheat, Rock Tomb, and Stone Edge match Magcargo's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Heat Wave

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.7s – 2.8s

DPE

0.95

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon

Overheat

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

160

Energy

-100

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

2.6s – 3.8s

DPE

1.6

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

130

Energy

-55

DPE

2.36

Effect

100% chance to reduce the User's Attack by 33%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Grass
Ice
Bug
Steel
Resisted by: Fire
Water
Rock
Dragon

Rock Tomb

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

2.0s – 2.8s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-50

DPE

1.5

Effect

100% chance to reduce the Opponent's Attack by 20%

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ice
Flying
Bug
Resisted by: Fighting
Ground
Steel

Stone Edge

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

105

Energy

-100

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

0.9s – 2.3s

DPE

1.05

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

100

Energy

-55

DPE

1.82

Type effectiveness

Super-effective vs: Fire
Ice
Flying
Bug
Resisted by: Fighting
Ground
Steel

Compare charged moves

Heat Wave
95
-100
3.0s
31.67
Overheat
160
-100
4.0s
40
Rock Tomb
65
-50
3.0s
21.67
Stone Edge
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

Frequently 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.

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