Magcargo
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Slugma (#218) - Magcargo - Swinub (#220) | |
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| Name (Japanese), Number | Magcargo (Magukarugo), 219 |
| Stage | Stage 1 |
| Evolves from | Slugma (#218) |
| Evolves to | (none) |
| Video game base stats¹ | |
| Hit points | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Speed | 30 |
| Special attack² | 80 |
| Special defense² | 80 |
| Biological | |
| Species | Lava Pokémon |
| Types | 'Template:PokemonTypeFire,Template:PokemonTypeRock |
| Height | 2'7" |
| Weight | 121 lbs. |
| Abilities | Magma Armor/Flame Body |
| Signature Attack | Body Slam, Rock Slide |
| Pokédex Color | Red |
| Shiny color | The red part of Magcargo's body turns purple. Its shell turns brown. |
| Gender distribution | 50% male, 50% female |
| ¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. ² Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald | |
Magcargo (Magukarugo) is the Lava Pokémon, and its type is Fire/Rock. Magcargo was first introduced in Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, as Pokémon #219 in the classical Pokédex ordering. Magcargo looks like a slug made out of magma with a rocky shell on its back, hence the rock type. This dual type gives Magcargo an undesirable quadruple weakness to Water and Ground type attacks. It is an evolved form of Slugma, which evolves at level 38 and does not have a Rock type. Magcargo belongs to the Indeterminate egg group.
Because of its weak stats, weaknesses, and move selection (see later sections), it is generally considered one of the worst fully evolved Pokemon.
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Name origin
The name Magcargo comes from the words magma and escargot (French for snail).
Name in other languages
German: Magcargo French: Volcaropod Japanese: Magukarugo
Type defenses
Types here are divided into sections based on type effectiveness. Any type not listed does normal (x1) damage.
- x0
- None
- x1/4
- Fire
- x1/2
- Normal
- Ice
- Poison
- Flying
- Bug
- x2
- Fighting
- Rock
- x4
- Water
- Ground
Stats
Magcargo is about 2.59 ft (0.79 m) tall, and weighs 121 lb (54.885 kg). The gender ratio of Magcargo is 50% male and 50% female. Magcargo's base stats are as follows:
* HP: 50 * Attack: 50 * Defense: 120 * Speed: 30 * S. Attack: 80 * S. Defense: 80
After battling a Magcargo, a Pokémon will earn 2 effort points for Defense, or one half of an effort level.
Level-up moves
The following is a list of moves that Magcargo can learn by leveling up (Bold moves are available only in Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire. Italicized moves indicate moves that receive Same Type Attack Bonus for Magcargo's type). (Specific information about individual moves can be found at Pokémon Forever (http://pokefor.tk))
MOVE NAME LEVEL TYPE * Yawn 1 Normal * Smog 1 Poison * Ember 1 Fire * Rock Throw 1 Rock * Ember 8 Fire * Rock Throw 15 Rock * Harden 22 Normal * Amnesia 29 Psychic * Flamethrower 36 Fire * Rock Slide 48 Rock * Body Slam 60 Normal
Gold/Silver/Crystal information
Location
In Pokémon G/S/C, Magcargo cannot be found in the wild, however, Slugma can be found during the day along Route 16 and Route 18 at level 27, rarely. During the daytime, it is more common along Route 17, at levels 25 through 27. In that same area, it is a lot less abundant during the nighttime, though is at level 29.
Trainer info
Blaine, Gym Leader of Cinnabar Island has two Magcargo in G/S/C, both at level 45. No other trainer in the GSC games has a Magcargo.
Pokédex data
- The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
- Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
- Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
TM/HM moves
In Gold, Silver and Crystal, Magcargo can learn the following moves from TMs:
MOVE NAME TM# TYPE * Curse 03 ??? * Rollout 04 Rock * Toxic 06 Poison * Rock Smash 08 Fighting * Hidden Power 10 Normal * Sunny Day 11 Fire * Snore 13 Normal * Hyper Beam 15 Normal * Protect 17 Normal * Endure 20 Normal * Frustration 21 Normal * Earthquake 26 Ground * Return 27 Normal * Mud-Slap 31 Ground * Double Team 32 Normal * Swagger 34 Normal * Sleep Talk 35 Normal * Fire Blast 38 Fire * Defense Curl 40 Normal * Rest 44 Psychic * Attract 45 Normal * Flash HM05 Normal
Move Tutor moves
Magcargo can learn Flamethrower from the Move Tutor in Pokémon Crystal.
Breeding Moves
One can acquire a Magcargo with Acid Armor by leveling a Grimer to level 40, and then breeding it with either a Slugma or a Magcargo.
Ruby/Sapphire information
Magcargo is a RED Pokémon.
Location
Magcargo cannot be found in the wild. The Pokémon which evolves into Magcargo, Slugma, can be found along Fiery Path, and is uncommon. It can be found at levels 14 to 16.
Pokedex data
- 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 F. 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.
Abilities
- Magma Armor
- Magcargo is protected from FREEZE.
- Flame Body
- The opponent has a 30% chance of inducing itself with BURN when using a direct attack against Magcargo.
TM/HM moves
MOVE NAME TM# TYPE * Toxic 06 Poison * Hidden Power 10 Normal * Sunny Day 11 Fire * Hyper Beam 15 Normal * Light Screen 16 Psychic * Protect 17 Normal * Frustration 21 Normal * Earthquake 26 Ground * Return 27 Normal * Double Team 32 Normal * Reflect 33 Psychic * Flamethrower 35 Fire * Sandstorm 37 Ground * Fire Blast 38 Fire * Rock Tomb 39 Rock * Facade 42 Normal * Secret Power 43 Normal * Rest 44 Psychic * Attract 45 Normal * Overheat 50 Fire * Strength HM04 Normal * Rock Smash HM06 Fighting
Breeding moves
Magcargo can learn Acid Armor the same way as in GSC, but the move can also be passed down from a Gulpin. Slugma can also learn Heat Wave from a breeding chain that is yet undetermined.
Anime Appearances
In episode # 240, "Some Like it Hot!, a bunch of Magcargo and Slugma block a canyon leading to Blackthorn City, which make them nuisances to Ash and co.