| ← Slugma | Magcargo | Swinub → |
| Magcargo ~ The Lava Pokémon ~ | |
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| National Dex No. | #0219 |
| Type(s) | Fire/Rock |
| Gender | Male or Female |
| Height | 2'07" (0.8 m) |
| Weight | 121.3 lbs (55.0 kg) |
| Abilities | |
| Normal: Magma Armor or Flame Body Hidden: Weak Armor | |
| Region debut | Johto |
| Game debut | Gold/Silver |
Magcargo is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon. It evolves from Slugma starting at level 38.
Biology[]
Magcargo resembles its pre-evolution, except it has a large, gray rock-like shell on its back that a flame comes out of. It has large, yellow eyes, and it has drops of magma hanging around its mouth.
Stats[]
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| Total | 430
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Known moves[]
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Body Slam
- Clear Smog
- Earth Power
- Ember
- Flame Burst
- Flamethrower
- Harden
- Incinerate
- Lava Plume
- Recover
- Rock Slide
- Rock Throw
- Shell Smash
- Smog
- Yawn
For more information on Magcargo's moves, click here.
Fanon Appearances[]
Pokémon Tales[]
- Macy's Magcargo evolved from Slugma in Vs. Quilava.
- Courtney's Magcargo appeared in Vs. Natu, Vs. Magcargo, and Vs. Mega Sableye.
- Forever Knights used Magcargo in Shot at Fashion.
- Dana's Magcargo appeared in As Night Fades into Morning.
- A fan club member's Magcargo appeared in Induction into the Fan Club.
- Carl's Magcargo appeared in The Numbered Rockets.
- Wild Magcargo appeared in Mending the Spirit.
University of PocketMon[]
- The University's rental Magcargo appeared in Exam of Rock. Its ability is Weak Armor.