Magcargoin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Pokédex Entry

Lava Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

FireRock

Dex

#238 Johto Dex · #219 National

Abilities

Magma Armor(Primary)

Prevents freezing.

Flame Body(Secondary)

Burns the foe on contact.

Weak Armor(Hidden)

Its stats change when hit.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

151

EV Yield

2 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×4fighting ×2ground ×4rock ×2

Resists

normal ×0.5fire ×0.25ice ×0.5poison ×0.5flying ×0.5bug ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Slugma

Base form

→

Magcargo

Level up Slugma to Lv. 38

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How to Obtain

Magcargo can be found in Cinnabar Island (rare), and in New Sinjoh (rare). Wild ones range from level 40 to 60.

Wild Encounters (2)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (21)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Shell SmashLevel: 0Shell Smash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
0	Shell SmashLevel: 0Shell Smash	Sharply raises Atk/Sp.Atk/ Speed, but drops Def/Sp.Def.
1	Shell SmashLevel: 1Shell Smash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
1	Shell SmashLevel: 1Shell Smash	Sharply raises Atk/Sp.Atk/ Speed, but drops Def/Sp.Def.
1	Earth PowerLevel: 1Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
1	Earth PowerLevel: 1Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
1	SmogLevel: 1Smog	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP20
1	SmogLevel: 1Smog	An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	rock	PWR50	ACC0	PP15
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
6	EmberLevel: 6Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
6	EmberLevel: 6Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
8	Rock ThrowLevel: 8Rock Throw	rock	PWR50	ACC0	PP15
8	Rock ThrowLevel: 8Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
13	HardenLevel: 13Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
13	HardenLevel: 13Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
15	IncinerateLevel: 15Incinerate	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
15	IncinerateLevel: 15Incinerate	Burns up Berries and Gems preventing their use.
20	Clear SmogLevel: 20Clear Smog	poison	PWR50	ACC0	PP15
20	Clear SmogLevel: 20Clear Smog	Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes.
22	Ancient PowerLevel: 22Ancient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
22	Ancient PowerLevel: 22Ancient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
27	Flame BurstLevel: 27Flame Burst	fire	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
27	Flame BurstLevel: 27Flame Burst	A bursting flame that does damage to all foes.
29	Rock SlideLevel: 29Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
29	Rock SlideLevel: 29Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
34	Lava PlumeLevel: 34Lava Plume	fire	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
34	Lava PlumeLevel: 34Lava Plume	Scarlet flames torch everything around the user.
36	AmnesiaLevel: 36Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
36	AmnesiaLevel: 36Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
43	Body SlamLevel: 43Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
43	Body SlamLevel: 43Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
47	RecoverLevel: 47Recover	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
47	RecoverLevel: 47Recover	Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
54	FlamethrowerLevel: 54Flamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
54	FlamethrowerLevel: 54Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
58	Earth PowerLevel: 58Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
58	Earth PowerLevel: 58Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.

Egg Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
SmokescreenSmokescreen	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
SmokescreenSmokescreen	Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc.
MementoMemento	dark	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
MementoMemento	The user faints and harshly lowers foes Atk and Sp.Atk.
StockpileStockpile	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
SwallowSwallow	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
RolloutRollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
RolloutRollout	Attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
InfernoInferno	fire	PWR100	ACC50	PP5
InfernoInferno	Powerful and sure to inflict a burn, but inaccurate.
Earth PowerEarth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Earth PowerEarth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Guard SwapGuard Swap	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Guard SwapGuard Swap	Swaps changes to Defense and Sp. Def with the foe.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	SmogLevel: 1Smog	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP20
1	SmogLevel: 1Smog	An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
1	EmberLevel: 1Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	rock	PWR50	ACC0	PP15
1	Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
8	EmberLevel: 8Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
8	EmberLevel: 8Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
15	Rock ThrowLevel: 15Rock Throw	rock	PWR50	ACC0	PP15
15	Rock ThrowLevel: 15Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
22	HardenLevel: 22Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
22	HardenLevel: 22Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
29	AmnesiaLevel: 29Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
29	AmnesiaLevel: 29Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
36	FlamethrowerLevel: 36Flamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
36	FlamethrowerLevel: 36Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
48	Rock SlideLevel: 48Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
48	Rock SlideLevel: 48Rock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
60	Body SlamLevel: 60Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
60	Body SlamLevel: 60Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.

Egg Moves (2)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foes. May inflict a burn.

TM/HM Moves (37)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
ExplosionExplosion	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	TM64TM64
ExplosionExplosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
OverheatOverheat	fire	PWR0	ACC90	PP5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock PolishRock Polish	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM69TM69
Rock PolishRock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Will O WispWill O Wisp	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM61TM61
Will O WispWill O Wisp	Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire.