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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 |
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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 |
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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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