About Magcargo
Magcargo (Pokédex #0219) is a Fire/Rock-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 2. It is officially classified as the Lava Pokémon. The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
As a Fire/Rock-type POKEMON, Magcargo has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Water and Ground — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Fighting, Rock moves. It resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.
Magcargo's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 430 (solid). Full distribution: HP 60 · ATK 50 · DEF 120 · SP.ATK 90 · SP.DEF 80 · SPD 30. Its standout stat is DEF (120), which makes it best suited for physical defense roles. Its abilities are Magma armor, Flame body, Weak armor, with Weak armor as its hidden ability.
Magcargo stands 0.8 m (31") tall and weighs 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs). It is typically found in Mountain environments. Capture rate: 75/255 (moderate to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Indeterminate.
Magcargo is part of the Slugma → Magcargo evolution line (2-stage). Magcargo is the final evolved form — the strongest stage of this line.
Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Slugma. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.
