Magcargo (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
0218MS.png #0218: Slugma
Pokémon
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Magcargo
Lava Pokémon
マグカルゴ
Magcargot
#0219
Magcargo



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Fire Rock
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Magma Armor or Flame Body Cacophony
Cacophony
Weak Armor
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Amorphous
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
Magcargo
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
121.3 lbs. 55.0 kg
Magcargo
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
154
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
151
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Magcargo
0
HP
0
Atk
2
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
F0219.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
70
External Links

Magcargo (Japanese: マグカルゴ Magcargot) is a dual-type Fire/Rock Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Slugma starting at level 38.

Biology

Magcargo is a limbless, gastropod mollusk Pokémon consisting almost entirely of bright red magma. Its oval eyes are large and yellow with small pupils and extend upward from its head. It has a bulbous snout and a wide mouth, with two drops of magma dangling from each side of its upper jaw. Magcargo's back is protected by a gray, spherical shell composed of hardened, but brittle magma, forming irregular lumps and plates. Marcargo can store fire energy in its shell. A streak of fire leaks from the side of its shell. Magcargo's lower body is amorphous and covered in bubbles of magma.

Magcargo's internal body temperature can reach over 18,000 °F (10,000 °C), causing it to evaporate water on contact. Flames circulate throughout its body, occasionally spouting through cracks in its shell. While its shell is brittle enough to be shattered with a slight touch, Magcargo can reform its body by dipping itself in magma. It can be found in mountainous regions and has been living in volcano craters for tens of thousands of years. According to one folklore, when the wild Marcargo population suddenly increases, it's a sign that a volcano eruption is coming.

Evolution

Magcargo evolves from Slugma.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

0218Slugma.png
Unevolved
Slugma
 Fire 

0219Magcargo.png
First Evolution
Magcargo
 Fire  Rock 

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#212
Gold The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Silver Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Crystal Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Stadium 2 The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
Generation III Hoenn
#104
Kanto
#—
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 Pokémon returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma.
Sapphire 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.
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.
FireRed Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
LeafGreen The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#217
Diamond Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
SoulSilver Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
White
Black 2 Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #013
Hoenn
#109
X Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Y Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Omega 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 Pokémon returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Flames burst from gaps in its shell made of hardened magma.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#145
Blueberry
#—
Scarlet This Pokémon lives near the craters of volcanoes. It stores fire energy in its shell of cooled and hardened magma.
Violet According to folklore, a sudden increase in the wild Magcargo population heralds a volcanic eruption.


Pokédex Image Magcargo SV Kitakami.png
Magcargo in the Kitakami Pokédex

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Slugma
Crystal
Evolve Slugma
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Slugma
Emerald
Evolve Slugma
FireRed LeafGreen
Mt. Ember
Colosseum
Evolve Slugma
XD
Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Stark Mountain
Platinum
Stark Mountain
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Slugma
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Poké Transfer
Black 2 White 2
Poké Transfer
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Rock)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Slugma
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Cave World)
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Stark Mountain
Grand Underground - Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
TradeVersion 2.0.1+
The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero
Tera Raid Battles (4★)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Slugma
Trozei!
Endless Level 54, Endless Level 76, Forever Level 4, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Slugma
Ranger
Jungle Relic
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Dark Crater (B13F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B11F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F)
MD Sky
Dark Crater (B13F-B15F, Deep Dark Crater B1F-B11F), Giant Volcano (1F-19F)
Ranger: SoA
Volcano Cave
PokéPark Wii
Lava Zone
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Lava: Volcanic Slope, Sunny Seashore, World Axle - B1F
Rumble U
Wonder Area: Pokémon Outbreak!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Safari Jungle: Stage 3Mo
Rumble World
Gold Plateau: Revival Mountain (All Areas), Starlight Islands: Volcanic Ravine (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Zapdos Sea, Entei Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Greninja Sea, Entei SeaFinal
Generation VIII
MD DX
Magma Cavern (12F-19F), Fiery Field (17F-23F), Mt. Faraway (1F-5F), Wish Cave (56F-61F, 71F-77F), Purity Forest (56F-61F)
Mystery House: Fiery Field
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 365


Stats

Base stats

Generations II-VI
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
50
110 - 157 210 - 304
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Total:
410
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Generation VII onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
60
120 - 167 230 - 324
50
49 - 112 94 - 218
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
80
76 - 145 148 - 284
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Total:
430
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
1/1
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
2/2 ★★
Stamina
4/5 ★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
13/14 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire ¼×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark
Fairy ½×
None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Ember Fire Special 04040 100100% 25
011 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15
011 Smog Poison Special 03030 07070% 20
011 Yawn Normal Status 0000 00——% 10
011 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100100% 10
Evo.Evo. Shell Smash Normal Status 0000 00——% 15
1313 Harden Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
2020 Clear Smog Poison Special 05050 00——% 15
2222 Ancient Power Rock Special 06060 100100% 5
2727 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100100% 15
2929 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 09090% 10
3434 Lava Plume Fire Special 08080 100100% 15
3636 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00——% 20
4343 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15
4747 Recover Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
5454 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magcargo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magcargo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM001Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20
TM005Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10
TM007Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM024Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM024 Fire Spin Fire Special 03535 085}}85% 15
TM025Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM028Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM035Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM036Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM038Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM038 Flame Charge Fire Physical 05050 100}}100% 20
TM047Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM049Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM051Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM066Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15
TM070Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM074Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM075Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 30
TM076Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM076 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 090}}90% 10
TM084Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM085Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM086Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM101Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20
TM103Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM104Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM107Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM116Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM118Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10
TM125Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM128Bag TM Psychic SV Sprite.png TM128 Amnesia Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM133Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM141Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM149Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM150Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM152Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM157Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5
TM163Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM165Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15
TM168Bag TM Grass SV Sprite.png TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM171Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM176Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15
TM179Bag TM Rock SV Sprite.png TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM180Bag TM Steel SV Sprite.png TM180 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM189Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM189 Heat Crash Fire Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM195Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM195 Burning Jealousy Fire Special 07070 100}}100% 5
TM202Bag TM Normal SV Sprite.png TM202 Pain Split Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM207Bag TM Fire SV Sprite.png TM207 Temper Flare Fire Physical 07575 100}}100% 10
TM215Bag TM Ground SV Sprite.png TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10
TM224Bag TM Ghost SV Sprite.png TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magcargo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Magcargo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
GrimerGrimerMukMuk
Acid Armor Poison Status —% 20
GastlyHaunterGengarShuppetBanetteDuskullDusclopsDusknoirSpiritombLitwickLampentChandelurePhantumpTrevenantPincurchin
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
Mirror Herb*
Guard Swap Psychic Status —% 10
LitwickLampentChandelure
Inferno Fire Special 100 50% 5
GrimerGrimerMukMukKoffingWeezingWeezingShellosGastrodonSpiritombLitwickLampentChandelure
Memento Dark Status 100% 10
Mirror Herb*
Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
KoffingWeezingWeezing
Smokescreen Normal Status 100% 20
GulpinSwalotDrifloonDrifblim
Stockpile Normal Status —% 20
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magcargo
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magcargo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magcargo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior Evolution

Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Slugma (Pokémon)#Learnset High Horsepower Ground Physical 95 95% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magcargo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Magcargo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS219.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani219.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Crater
Phrases
51%-100% HP Please, don't touch my shell. It crumbles very easily.
26%-50% HP I'm worried. My HP has dropped to approximately half.
1%-25% HP I can't keep it together... Flames will erupt from my body...
Level up That's it! Leveled up! I can feel my flames boiling over!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 219.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
MDP 3DS 219.png

Body size: Standard (1 tile)
How to Recruit: Battle
Connected to: Scolipede
Connection Orb Set: 14

Phrases
Normal My body's made of magma, so… I'm magnanimous! What? It's not funny?
Low HP (< 50%) The shell on my back is crumbling.
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
Fire
Field move: Burn fm.pngBurn fm.png
(Burn ×2)
Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 70 Max. exp.: 90
Browser entry R-139
Magcargo scatters lava as it crawls. It will chase after Rangers.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Fire
Poké Assist: Fire PA.png
Fire
Field move: Burn 2 field move.png
(Burn ×2)
Browser entry R-141
It spits embers and blobs of fire to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Rush219Body.png Walking Speed: 2.33 seconds Base HP: 51
Base Attack: 76 Base Defense: 59 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW219.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Magcargo is a Gatekeeper in the Lava Zone. No one can see Blaziken without getting Magcargo's OK first.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Fire
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT219.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Fire
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 105 Raise Max Level.png 5

#551
Shuffle219.png

Swap+
Sometimes replaces three disruptions with this Pokémon.


Pokémon GO
GO219.png Base HP: 137 Base Attack: 139 Base Defense: 191
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Ember, Rock Throw, Incinerate*
Charged Attacks: Heat Wave, Overheat, Stone Edge, Rock Tomb*

Evolution data

0218Slugma.png
Unevolved
Slugma
 Fire 
Rare Candy
Level 38
0219Magcargo.png
First Evolution
Magcargo
 Fire  Rock 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 219.png Spr b 2g 219.png Spr 2s 219.png Spr b 2s 219.png Spr 2c 219.png Spr b 2c 219.png
Spr 2g 219 s.png Spr b 2g 219 s.png Spr 2s 219 s.png Spr b 2s 219 s.png Spr 2c 219 s.png Spr b 2c 219 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 219.png Spr b 3r 219.png Spr 3e 219.png Spr b 3e 219.png Spr 3f 219.png Spr b 3f 219.png
Spr 3r 219 s.png Spr b 3r 219 s.png Spr 3e 219 s.png Spr b 3e 219 s.png Spr 3f 219 s.png Spr b 3f 219 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 219.png Spr b 4d 219.png Spr 4p 219.png Spr b 4p 219.png Spr 4h 219.png Spr b 4h 219.png
Spr 4d 219 s.png Spr b 4d 219 s.png Spr 4p 219 s.png Spr b 4p 219 s.png Spr 4h 219 s.png Spr b 4h 219 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 219.png Spr b 5b 219.png Spr 5b2 219.png Spr b 5b2 219.png
Spr 5b 219 s.png Spr b 5b 219 s.png Spr 5b2 219 s.png Spr b 5b2 219 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 219.png
Spr b 6x 219.png
Spr 6o 219.png
Spr b 6o 219.png
Spr 6x 219 s.png
Spr b 6x 219 s.png
Spr 6o 219 s.png
Spr b 6o 219 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 219.png
Spr b 7s 219.png
Spr 7s 219.png
Spr b 7s 219.png
Spr 7s 219 s.png
Spr b 7s 219 s.png
Spr 7s 219 s.png
Spr b 7s 219 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
HOME0219.png HOME0219 s.png
219MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Magcargo images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


In animation

Main series

Major appearances

Magcargo debuted in Some Like it Hot, where Egan was trying to catch one but kept failing. However, after he applied Misty's strategies, he managed to catch an unusually large Magcargo.

In Love, Pokémon Style!, Macy's Slugma evolved into Magcargo off-screen soon after her Silver Conference battle with Ash.

In Poetry Commotion!, Flannery's Slugma, nicknamed Mag, evolved into a Magcargo. It was the first Pokémon used in Flannery's Gym battle against Ash. It faced off against his Corphish, but eventually lost despite a hard-fought match.

Minor appearances

A Coordinator's Magcargo appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.

In Another One Gabites the Dust!, a Coordinator's Magcargo competed in the Performance Stage of the Chocovine Contest.

In Playing the Performance Encore!, a Coordinator's Magcargo competed alongside a Stantler in the Battle Stage of the Daybreak Contest.

In A Crowning Moment of Truth!, a Trainer's Magcargo attended the Wela Fire Festival.

In A Little Rocket R & R!, two Trainers' Magcargo were captured by the Matori Matrix but later freed by Ash and his friends.

A Magcargo appeared in HZ070.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP240 Magcargo Ash's Pokédex Magcargo, the Lava Pokémon. Magcargo lives primarily in volcanic regions and occasionally emits the lava from its back that circles its body.

POKÉTOON

A Magcargo appeared in PT10, where it seen being defeated by the boy's Primeape.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A giant Magcargo first appeared in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, under the ownership of Carl.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Magcargo was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Magcargo appeared in Bubble Bubble Toil and Azumarill I, under the ownership of Flannery.

Team Magma owns a Magcargo, as first seen in What Would You Do for a Whismur?.

The Battle Tower rented a Magcargo, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII. It reappeared in The Final Battle IX.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Magcargo appeared in GDZ67, under the ownership of a monk.

In the TCG

Main article: Magcargo (TCG)

Trivia

Origin

Magcargo appears to be based on a snail, likely Victaphanta atramentaria or Platymma tweediei, with a body of lava and a shell of rock. It may also be based on the Cherufe, mythical evil creatures of rock and magma that inhabit the magma pools found deep within Chilean volcanoes. In legends, they are the main sources of earthquakes in Chile.

Name origin

Magcargo and Magcargot may be a combination of magma, escargot (French for snail), and cargo.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese マグカルゴ Magcargot From magma, escargot, and cargo
France Flag.png French Volcaropod From volcan and gastéropode
Spain Flag.png Spanish Magcargo Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Magcargo Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Magcargo Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 마그카르고 Magcargo Transcription of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 熔岩蝸牛 / 熔岩蜗牛 Róngyánguāniú / Róngyánwōniú From 熔岩 róngyán and 蝸牛 / 蜗牛 guāniú / wōniú
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 熔岩蝸牛 Yùhngngàahmwōngàuh From 熔岩 yùhngngàahm and 蝸牛 wōngàuh


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