Flamethrower
Learned at Lv. 61
Platinum
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialBurn
Has a chance to burn the target.
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POKÉDEX No. #219
Magcargo
Lava Pokémon
The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Weak to
Ground×4
Water×4
Fighting
Rock
Height0.8 m
Weight55.0 kg
AbilitiesMagma Armor
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP60230–324
- Attack5094–218
- Defense120220–372
- Sp. Atk90166–306
- Sp. Def80148–284
- Speed3058–174
Total430
/ 720
BST430
47 percentile (1025)+14 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Mountain
Color
Red
Shape
Squiggle
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Slugma#218Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #219 |
| Hoenn | #104 |
| Kalos Mountain | #13 |
| Kitakami | #145 |
| Original Johto | #212 |
| Updated Hoenn | #109 |
| Updated Johto | #217 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
151
EV Yield
+2 Defense
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 38
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Magcargo
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
FlyingFire
Offensive Coverage
Magcargo's Fire / Rock typing gives it 4 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice, flying, fire types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
Bold
+Defense−Attack
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 430, Magcargo plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Defense at 120, while Speed (30) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Defensively, the Fire, Rock combination gives Magcargo 7 resistances and 4 weaknesses to plan around. Watch out for Ground, Water moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. Offensively it pressures 6 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 75 puts Magcargo in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.8 m
Weight
55.0 kg
TypeFireRock
Abilities
Prevents freezing.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
75
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Magcargo?
Magcargo is a dual-type Fire, Rock Pokémon.
What are Magcargo's weaknesses?
Magcargo takes 4× damage from Ground, Water type moves and takes 2× damage from Fighting, Rock type moves.
How does Magcargo evolve?
Magcargo is the final form of the Slugma → Magcargo evolution line.
What are Magcargo's base stats?
Magcargo has a base stat total of 430: HP 60, Attack 50, Defense 120, Sp. Atk 90, Sp. Def 80, Speed 30. Its highest stat is Defense (120).
