Magcargo
#104 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Lava Pokémon
Pokédex entries
Ruby
MAGCARGO’s shell is actually its skin that hardened as a result of cooling. Its shell is very brittle and fragile - just touching it causes it to crumble apart. This Pokémon returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma.
Sapphire
MAGCARGO’s body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees F. Water is vaporized on contact. If this Pokémon is caught in the rain, the raindrops instantly turn into steam, cloaking the area in a thick fog.
Details
Types
Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Stats
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.
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 154 |
Eggs
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies) |
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 | Varies by IVs | Varies By Type | 30–70 | 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 | A fiery blast that scorches all. 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 | - | - | 10 | 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. |
Traits
Magma Armor
Prevents freezing.
Prevents freezing.
Flame Body
Burns the foe on contact.
Has a 33.3% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
