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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 2
Species: Lava Pokémon
Type: Fire Rock
Height: 0.8m
Weight: 55kg
Catch Rate: 75
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 熔岩蝸牛
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 熔岩蜗牛
English Magcargo
French Volcaropod
German Magcargo
Italian Magcargo
Japanese マグカルゴ
Japanese (Romanized) Magcargot
Japanese (Trademark) Magcargot
Korean 마그카르고
Spanish Magcargo

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #219
Johto (G/S) #212
Johto (HG/SS) #217
Hoenn #104
Kalos (Mountain) #13
Hoenn (ORAS) #109

Abilities

  • Magma Armor: The Pokémon is covered with hot magma, which prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen.
  • Flame Body: Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
  • Weak Armor: Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 38
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Bug 0.5x
Fairy 0.5x
Fighting 2x
Fire 0.25x
Flying 0.5x
Ground 4x
Ice 0.5x
Normal 0.5x
Poison 0.5x
Rock 2x
Water 4x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Fire Rock 60
50
120
90
80
30
430
7 Fire Rock 60
50
120
90
80
30
430
6 Fire Rock 50
50
120
80
80
30
410

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Gold The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
United States Pokémon Silver Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
United States Pokémon 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 Pokemon returns to original size by dripping itself in magma.
United States Pokémon Sapphire MAGCARGO's body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees F. Water is vaporized on contact. If this POKeMON is caught in the rain, the raindrops instantly turn into steam, cloaking the area in a thick fog.
United States Pokémon Emerald The shell on its back is made of hardened magma. Tens of thousands of years spent living in volcanic craters have turned MAGCARGO's bodies into magma.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
United States Pokémon FireRed Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
United States Pokémon Diamond Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
United States Pokémon Pearl Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
United States Pokémon Platinum Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
United States Pokémon HeartGold The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Japan Pokémon White たいおんは やく1まんど。 マグマが かたまって できた カラの すきまから ほのおを ふきだす。
Japan Pokémon Black たいおんは やく1まんど。 マグマが かたまって できた カラの すきまから ほのおを ふきだす。
United States Pokémon Black Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
United States Pokémon White Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
United States Pokémon Black 2 Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 たいおんは やく1まんど。 マグマが かたまって できた カラの すきまから ほのおを ふきだす。
United States Pokémon White 2 Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Japan Pokémon White 2 たいおんは やく1まんど。 マグマが かたまって できた カラの すきまから ほのおを ふきだす。
Spain Pokémon X En ocasiones, su resbaladiza concha lanza intensas llamaradas que recorren todo su cuerpo.
Italy Pokémon Y Il corpo caldo come lava è sempre in ebollizione. A volte si vedono fiammate uscire dal guscio.
Spain Pokémon Y Tiene un cuerpo que no deja de hincharse y tan caliente como la lava. La concha suelta llamas.
France Pokémon Y Son corps en ébullition est aussi chaud que de la lave. Des flammes sortent de sa coquille.
Germany Pokémon Y Sein Körper ist heißer als Lava und wogt stets. Manchmal schießen Flammen aus seinem Haus.
South Korea Pokémon Y 몸이 항상 일렁이고 있으며 용암처럼 뜨겁다. 때때로 껍데기에서 불티가 샌다.
Japan Pokémon Y からだは いつも なみうっていて ようがんのように あつい。 ときどき カラから ひのこがもれる。
United States Pokémon Y Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Italy Pokémon X A volte intense fiamme partono dal fragile guscio e avvolgono tutto il suo corpo.
France Pokémon X Sa coquille, très fragile, projette régulièrement des flammes qui circulent dans son corps.
Germany Pokémon X Aus seinem porösen Schneckengehäuse sprudeln Feuerfontänen, die seinen Körper durchfluten.
Japan Pokémon X せなかの カラは くずれやすいが ときどき たいないを めぐっている こうねつの ほのおが ふきだす。
United States Pokémon X Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
South Korea Pokémon X 등껍질은 깨어지기 쉬우며 가끔 체내를 순환하고 있는 고열의 불꽃을 뿜어낸다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Magcargo tiene una temperatura corporal de 1000 °C aproximadamente. El agua se evapora al contacto con él. Si llueve, las gotas que le rozan se transforman en vapor al instante y crean una densa niebla.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 껍질은 피부가 식어 굳어진 것이다. 만지기만 해도 산산이 부서져 버린다. 마그마에 들어가면 원래 크기로 돌아온다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire La corazza di Magcargo è formata dalla sua pelle induritasi per effetto del raffreddamento. La corazza è fragile e friabile: cade a pezzi al minimo contatto. Riacquista le sue dimensioni normali immergendosi nel magma.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire La coraza de Magcargo es en realidad su propia piel que quedó endurecida al enfriarse. Está muy resquebrajada y es muy frágil; se desharía solo con tocarla. Este Pokémon debe sumergirse en magma para recuperar su forma.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire La carapace de Volcaropod est en fait constituée de sa peau, qui s’est durcie après un refroidissement. Elle est très cassante et fragile. Il suffit de la toucher pour qu’elle casse. Il reprend sa forme en plongeant dans le magma.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Magcargos Schale ist eigentlich seine Haut, die erhärtet ist, als es auskühlte. Seine Schale ist sehr spröde und zerbrechlich. Schon bei einer leichten Berührung bricht sie auseinander. Dann muss es ein Bad in Magma nehmen.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire カラは ひふが ひえて かたまった もの。 さわった だけで ボロボロと くずれて しまう。 マグマに はいると もとの おおきさに もどる。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 체온이 약 1만 도나 돼서 빗방울이 몸에 닿으면 수증기가 자욱하게 피어나 주변이 깊은 안개에 둘러싸인다고 한다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby La temperatura corporea di Magcargo si aggira attorno ai 10.000 °C. A contatto col suo corpo l’acqua diventa vapore all’istante. In caso di pioggia la zona circostante è invasa da una fitta nebbia.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby La température de Volcaropod est d’environ 10 000 °C. L’eau s’évapore à son contact. Si ce Pokémon se retrouve sous la pluie, les gouttes d’eau forment de la vapeur et couvrent la zone de brouillard.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Magcargos Körpertemperatur liegt bei etwa 10 000 °C. Dieses Pokémon bringt Wasser sofort zum Verdampfen. Wenn dieses Pokémon im Regen steht, werden die Tropfen augenblicklich zu Dampf und es entsteht dichter Nebel.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby たいおんが やく1まんども あるので あまつぶに うたれると じょうきが もうもうと たちこめて あたりは ふかい きりに おおわれると いう。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Macy's Magcargo
  • Japan モエのマグカルゴ
  • Japan Moe no Magcargot
  • Japan Moe's Magcargot
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Flannery's Magcargo (Mag)
  • Japan アスナのマグカルゴ
  • Japan Asuna no Magcargot
  • Japan Asuna's Magcargot
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Egan's Magcargo
  • Japan ヤケイシのマグカルゴ
  • Japan Yakeishi no Magcargot
  • Japan Yakeishi's Magcargot

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 124
GS 151
GS 152
AG 55
AG 56
AG 181
DP 114
DP 162
Movie 15
SM 34
PM2019 24

TCG Cards

#33: Magcargo
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#18: Dark Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#166: Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#167: Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#17: Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#18: Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#95: Magcargo ex
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#38: Dark Magcargo
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#20: Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#37: Magcargo
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#41: Magcargo
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#45: Magcargo
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#6: Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#21: Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#23: Magcargo
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy Energy
#24: Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#22: Magcargo
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
130
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon XD - Michael's Magcargo
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Magcargo
Started: 2005-10-03
Ended: 0000-00-00

Images

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Shell Smash Type Icon Status 15 1 1 38 38 38 38
Yawn Type Icon Status 10 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Earth Power Type Icon Special 10 90 100 58 58 58 67 67 67 66 66 66
Smog Type Icon Special 20 30 70 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Ember
Type Icon Special 25 40 100 6 6 6 5 5 5 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
Rock Throw
Type Icon Physical 15 50 90 8 8 8 10 10 10 11 11 11 15 15 15 15 15
Harden Type Icon Status 30 13 13 13 14 14 14 16 16 16 22 22 22 22 22
Incinerate
Type Icon Special 15 60 100 15 15 15
Recover Type Icon Status 10 47 47 47 19 19 19 23 23 23
Clear Smog Type Icon Special 15 50 20 20 20
Ancient Power
Type Icon Special 5 60 100 22 22 22 28 28 28 26 26 26
Flame Burst
Type Icon Special 15 70 100 27 27 27 23 23 23
Amnesia Type Icon Status 20 36 36 36 32 32 32 31 31 31 29 29 29 29 29
Rock Slide
Type Icon Physical 10 75 90 29 29 29 44 44 44 45 45 45 48 48 48 48 48
Lava Plume
Type Icon Special 15 80 100 34 34 34 37 37 37 40 40 40
Flamethrower
Type Icon Special 15 90 100 54 54 54 59 59 59 61 61 61 36 36 36 36 36
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100 43 43 43 52 52 52 52 52 52 60 60 60 60 60

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Rock Polish
Type Icon Status 20
Nature Power Type Icon Status 20
Will-O-Wisp
Type Icon Status 15 85
Sunny Day
Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Sandstorm
Type Icon Status 10
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Reflect Type Icon Status 20
Light Screen Type Icon Status 30
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Stealth Rock
Type Icon Status 20
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Bulldoze Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Flame Charge
Type Icon Physical 20 50 100
Smack Down
Type Icon Physical 15 50 100
Stone Edge
Type Icon Physical 5 100 80
Giga Impact Type Icon Physical 5 150 90
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100
Rock Tomb
Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Rock Slide
Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Explosion Type Icon Physical 5 250 100
Earthquake Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Rollout
Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Infestation Type Icon Special 20 20 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Overheat
Type Icon Special 5 130 90
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Fire Blast
Type Icon Special 5 110 85
Solar Beam Type Icon Special 10 120 100
Hyper Beam Type Icon Special 5 150 90
Flamethrower
Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Incinerate
Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

After You Type Icon Status 15
Stealth Rock
Type Icon Status 20
Iron Defense Type Icon Status 15
Pain Split Type Icon Status 20
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Rollout
Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Rock Slide
Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Earth Power Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Heat Wave
Type Icon Special 10 95 90
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Ancient Power
Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Flamethrower
Type Icon Special 15 90 100