Magcargoin Pokémon Modern Emerald

firerock

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

#109 Hoenn Dex · #219 National

Abilities

Magma Armor(Primary)

Prevents freezing.

Flame Body(Secondary)

Burns the foe on contact.

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

154

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 has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve slugma to get one.

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
1	SmogLevel: 1Smog	poison	PWR30	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	ACC90	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	ACC90	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.
24	Ancient PowerLevel: 24Ancient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
24	Ancient PowerLevel: 24Ancient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
26	Power GemLevel: 26Power Gem	rock	PWR80	ACC100	PP20
26	Power GemLevel: 26Power Gem	Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds.
29	AmnesiaLevel: 29Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
29	AmnesiaLevel: 29Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
33	Iron DefenseLevel: 33Iron Defense	steel	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
33	Iron DefenseLevel: 33Iron Defense	Hardens the body's surface to sharply raise Defense.
36	FlamethrowerLevel: 36Flamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
36	FlamethrowerLevel: 36Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
47	RecoverLevel: 47Recover	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
47	RecoverLevel: 47Recover	Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
48	Rock SlideLevel: 48Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
48	Rock SlideLevel: 48Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
50	Flash CannonLevel: 50Flash Cannon	steel	PWR80	ACC100	PP10
50	Flash CannonLevel: 50Flash Cannon	Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def.
60	Body SlamLevel: 60Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
60	Body SlamLevel: 60Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
66	Earth PowerLevel: 66Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
66	Earth PowerLevel: 66Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
CurseCurse	normal	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.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
StockpileStockpile	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
SwallowSwallow	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
Earth PowerEarth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Earth PowerEarth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	PWR95	ACC90	PP10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn.

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TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Creates a wall of light that lowers Sp. Atk damage.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR60	ACC95	PP15	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
OverheatOverheat	fire	PWR130	ACC90	PP5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Explosion (Pacifidlog Town Pokemon Center 1F)Explosion	normal	PWR250	ACC100	PP5	Pacifidlog Town Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Explosion (Pacifidlog Town Pokemon Center 1F)Explosion	Inflicts severe damage but makes the user faint.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Rollout (Mauville City)Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Mauville City	TutorTutor
Rollout (Mauville City)Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.