Magcargoin Pokémon Orange
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 Pokémon Orange
Magcargo is #219 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Pokémon Orange. This page covers its fire/rock typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 1 encounter location.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (1)
Level Up Moves (11)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SmogLevel: 1Smog | poison | PWR30 | ACC70 | PP20 | ||
| An attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 1Ember | fire | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Rock ThrowLevel: 1Rock Throw | rock | PWR50 | ACC90 | PP15 | ||
| Drops rocks on the enemy. | ||||||
| EmberLevel: 8Ember | fire | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Rock ThrowLevel: 15Rock Throw | rock | PWR50 | ACC90 | PP15 | ||
| Drops rocks on the enemy. | ||||||
| HardenLevel: 22Harden | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Raises the user's DEFENSE. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 29Amnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Sharply raises the user's SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerLevel: 36Flamethrower | fire | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Rock SlideLevel: 48Rock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Body SlamLevel: 60Body Slam | normal | PWR85 | ACC100 | PP15 | ||
| An attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| Earth PowerLevel: 70Earth Power | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | ||
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
TM/HM Moves (18)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| A poison move with increasing damage. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Foils attack that turn. It may fail. | ||||||
| SolarbeamSolarbeam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| 1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM26TM26 | |
| Tough but useless vs. flying foes. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that is based on loyalty. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Heightens evasiveness. | ||||||
| Earth PowerEarth Power | ground | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM33TM33 | |
| An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM34TM34 | |
| 1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM35TM35 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Inflicts damage every turn. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | PWR110 | ACC85 | PP5 | TM38TM38 | |
| An attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Double damage with PSN, BRN, or PRZ. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM44TM44 | |
| Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | PWR75 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM48TM48 | |
| An attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| A powerful physical attack. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM05HM05 | |
| An attack that may lower DEFENSE. | ||||||
Move Tutor Moves (1)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attract(Kumquat House3)Attract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TutorTutor | ||
| Makes the opposite gender infatuated. | |||||||
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.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Magcargo, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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magcargo in Polished CrystalfirerockDefense 135 +15Sp. Atk 115 +25Sp. Def 115 +35
magcargo in Heart & Soulfirerock
magcargo in Johto Legendsfiresteeldifferent typingHP 72 +12Attack 70 +20Sp. Def 110 +30
magcargo in Modern EmeraldfirerockSp. Def 100 +20
magcargo in Sour CrystalfirerockHP 80 +20
magcargo in Emerald LegacyfirerockAttack 80 +30Defense 130 +10Sp. Def 90 +10
magcargo in Red++firerockSp. Def 90 +10