Magcargo
#219 (Johto)
Best moveset for Magcargo
The best moves for Magcargo are Incinerate and Overheat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Incinerate | 15.1 dps |
| Overheat | 48 dps |
Defense
| Incinerate | 15.1 dps |
| Overheat | 48 dps |
Pokémon type
Fire
Rock
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Slugma family. Magcargo evolves from Slugma which costs 50 Candy.
Magcargo Raid Guide
Magcargo has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Magcargo, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Magcargo is a Fire & Rock Pokémon which evolves from Slugma. It is vulnerable to Ground, Water, Fighting and Rock moves. Magcargo's strongest moveset is Incinerate & Overheat and it has a Max CP of 1,702.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 139 | |
| Defense | 191 | |
| Stamina | 137 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
729 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
972 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,458 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,702 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,215 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,580 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 55 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Magcargo
The best moves for Magcargo are Incinerate and Overheat when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Incinerate | 15.1 dps |
| Overheat | 48 dps |
Defense
| Incinerate | 15.1 dps |
| Overheat | 48 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Rock Throw | 12 | 7.8 | 16 |
| Incinerate | 29 | 8.7 | 15.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Edge | 100 | -43.5 | 52.2 |
| Heat Wave | 95 | -33.3 | 38 |
| Overheat | 160 | -25 | 48 |
| Rock Tomb | 70 | -15.6 | 26.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Magcargo?
Magcargo is a Fire/Rock type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Ground and Water moves, and weak against Fighting and Rock moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Magcargo are:
- Kingler,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill,
- Inteleon.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 100% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 98% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 97% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 96% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 95% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Drill Run | 91% |
| Inteleon | Water Gun | Surf | 91% |
| Wishiwashi (School) | Waterfall | Surf | 90% |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 90% |
| Kingler | Mud Shot | Crabhammer | 90% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Magcargo
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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