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| Type | Fire \ Rock |
| Height | 2′ 07″ |
| Weight | 121.3 lbs |
| Abilities | Flame Body: Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker. Magma Armor: The Pokémon is covered with hot magma, which prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen. |
| Gender | ♂ ♀ |
Versions:
- 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.
- Magcargo’s body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.
Magcargo Name in Japanese and Languages others
| Languages | Name |
|---|---|
| English, Spanish, Italian | Magcargo |
| Japanese | マグカルゴ (Magcargot) |
| German | Magcargo |
| French | Volcaropod |
| Origin | magma: the melted rock in a volcano escargot: French for ‘snail’ |
Magcargo Weaknesses
| Weaknesses |
|---|
| Water |
| Ground |
| Fighting |
| Rock |
Magcargo Evolution
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Fire \ Rock
Magcargo changes
- In Generations 2-6, Magcargo has a base HP of 50.
- In Generations 2-6, Magcargo has a base Special Attack of 80.
- In Generations 2-4, Magcargo has a base experience yield of 154.
- In Generations 5-6, Magcargo has a base experience yield of 144.
- In Generations 2-7, Magcargo has a base Friendship value of 70.
Magcargo where to find for…
| Gold Silver Crystal | Evolve Slugma |
| Ruby Sapphire | Evolve Slugma |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Mt. Ember |
| Emerald | Evolve Slugma |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum | Stark Mountain |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Evolve Slugma |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 | Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Evolve Slugma |
| Sun Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Ultra Space Wilds |
| Let’s Go Pikachu Let’s Go Eevee | Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield | Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl | Stark Mountain, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
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