Magcargo (Pokémon)
Magcargo
#219
Pokédex Data
| National No. | #219 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fire Rock |
| Species | Lava Pokémon |
| Height | 0.8 m (3' 0.6") |
| Weight | 55 kg (121.3 lbs) |
| Abilities |
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| Color | Red |
| Introduced in | Generation 2 |
| Habitat | Mountain |
| Shape | Squiggle |
Magcargo Weakness
This shows the effectiveness of each type on Magcargo. Magcargo is the defender and each type is the attacker. The effectiveness is measured by the damage multiplier.
Key
| Key | Effect | Damage multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | No effect | 0% |
| ¼ (0.25) | Not very effective | 25% |
| ½ (0.5) | Not very effective | 50% |
| 1 | Normal | 100% |
| 2 | Very effective | 200% |
| 4 | Super effective | 400% |
Type effectiveness against Magcargo
0.5× damage
Normal Pokémon are not very effective against against Magcargo.
2× damage
Fighting Pokémon are very effective against against Magcargo.
0.5× damage
Flying Pokémon are not very effective against against Magcargo.
0.5× damage
Poison Pokémon are not very effective against against Magcargo.
4× damage
Ground Pokémon are super effective against against Magcargo.
2× damage
Rock Pokémon are very effective against against Magcargo.
0.5× damage
Bug Pokémon are not very effective against against Magcargo.
1× damage
Ghost Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magcargo.
1× damage
Steel Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magcargo.
0.25× damage
Fire Pokémon are not very effective against against Magcargo.
4× damage
Water Pokémon are super effective against against Magcargo.
1× damage
Grass Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magcargo.
1× damage
Electric Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magcargo.
1× damage
Psychic Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magcargo.
0.5× damage
Ice Pokémon are not very effective against against Magcargo.
1× damage
Dragon Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magcargo.
1× damage
Dark Pokémon have normal effectiveness against against Magcargo.
0.5× damage
Fairy Pokémon are not very effective against against Magcargo.
Pokédex Entries
Magcargo was unavailable prior to Generation 2.
Generation 2
| Gold | The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch. |
|---|---|
| Silver | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that cir culate throughout its body. |
| Crystal | Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell. |
Generation 3
| RubySapphireEmerald | 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. |
|---|---|
| FireRedLeafGreen | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. |
Generation 4
| DiamondPearlPlatinum | Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell. |
|---|---|
| HeartGold | The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch. |
| SoulSilver | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. |
Generation 5
| BlackWhite | Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell. |
|---|---|
| Black 2White 2 | Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell. |
Generation 6
| X | Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. |
|---|---|
| Y | Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell. |
| Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire | 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. |
Generation 7
| Sun | Magcargo has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Moon | Magcargo has no Pokédex entry. |
| Ultra Sun | Magcargo has no Pokédex entry. |
| Ultra Moon | Magcargo has no Pokédex entry. |
| Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee | Magcargo has no Pokédex entry. |
Generation 8
| Sword | Magcargo has no Pokédex entry. |
|---|---|
| Shield | Magcargo has no Pokédex entry. |
Magcargo Locations
| Version | Location | Level |
|---|---|---|
| FireRed LeafGreen | Mt Ember | 40 - 45 |
| Diamond Pearl | Stark Mountain | 55 |
| Platinum | Stark Mountain | 54 |