Magcargoin Pokémon Johto Legends
Pokédex Entry
Lava Pokémon
Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Magcargo in Pokémon Johto Legends
Magcargo is #219 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Johto Legends. This page covers its fire/steel typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 8 encounter locations.
Immune to freezing and Water moves.
Contact moves cause burns.
Attacks lower Def and raise Speed.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (8)
Level Up Moves (17)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell SmashLevel: 1Shell Smash | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Drops def. stats. Raises others. | ||||||
| SmogLevel: 1Smog | poison | 30 | 70 | 20 | ||
| An attack that may poison the target. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 6Ember | fire | 40 | 100 | 25 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Rock ThrowLevel: 8Rock Throw | rock | 60 | 90 | 15 | ||
| Drops rocks on the enemy. | ||||||
| HardenLevel: 13Harden | normal | 0 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Raises the user's Defense. | ||||||
| Fire SpinLevel: 15Fire Spin | fire | 35 | 85 | 15 | ||
| Traps foe in fire for 2-5 turns. | ||||||
| Clear SmogLevel: 20Clear Smog | poison | 50 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Resets target's stats. | ||||||
| AncientpowerLevel: 22Ancientpower | rock | 60 | 100 | 5 | ||
| An attack that may raise all stats. | ||||||
| Flame BurstLevel: 27Flame Burst | fire | 70 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Attacks foe with burst of fire. | ||||||
| Steel SliceLevel: 30Steel Slice | steel | 80 | 80 | 5 | ||
| Can lower all foe's stats. | ||||||
| Flash CannonLevel: 33Flash Cannon | steel | 80 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Cannon of light. Lowers Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Lava PlumeLevel: 36Lava Plume | fire | 80 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Lava erupts and may burn foe. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 39Amnesia | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Sharply raises the user's Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Body SlamLevel: 43Body Slam | normal | 85 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| RecoverLevel: 47Recover | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 54Flamethrower | fire | 90 | 100 | 15 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Earth PowerLevel: 58Earth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Ground erupts, can lower Spcl.Def. |
Egg Moves (3)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid ArmorAcid Armor | poison | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Sharply raises the user's Defense. | |||||
| Earth PowerEarth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| Ground erupts, can lower Spcl.Def. | |||||
| SmokescreenSmokescreen | normal | 0 | 100 | 20 | |
| Lowers the foe's accuracy. |
TM/HM Moves (24)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 90 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| The power varies with the Pokémon. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 100 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Ups Spcl.Def with a wall of light. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Runs foe over and lowers its Speed. | ||||||
| SolarbeamSolarbeam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Raises Defense with a barrier. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 90 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 110 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| An attack that may cause a burn. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 60 | 95 | 15 | TM39TM39 | |
| Lowers Speed by piling rocks. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM41TM41 | |
| Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP. | ||||||
| Flash CannonFlash Cannon | steel | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM42TM42 | |
| Cannon of light. Lowers Spcl.Def. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM43TM43 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Randomly attacks while asleep. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM59TM59 | |
| Has a high critical hit ratio. | ||||||
| Iron HeadIron Head | steel | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Can cause flinch with a hard head. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 85 | 15 | TM67TM67 | |
| Burns foe with ghostly fire. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM70TM70 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest |
Move Tutor Moves (2)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fire FangFire Fang | fire | 65 | 95 | 15 | TutorTutor | |
| Searing teeth. Flinch or burn. | ||||||
| Steel SliceSteel Slice | steel | 80 | 80 | 5 | TutorTutor | |
| Can lower all foe's stats. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Magcargo. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Magcargo resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Magcargo, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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