#219 Magcargo
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Name Jp. Name No. Gender Ratio Type
Magcargo Magukargo
マグカルゴ
National: #219
Johto: #217
Male :50%
Female :50%
Ability: Magma Armor & Flame Body
Magma Armor: This Pokémon cannot be FREEZE condition while having this ability.
Flame Body: The opponent has a 30% chance of being induced with BURN when using an attack, that requires physical contact, against this Pokémon.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Lava Pokémon 2'07" 121.0lbs 75 5,120
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Colour Safari Zone Flee Rate
1,000,000 Points
Medium Fast
70 2 Defense Point(s)
Red 0
Damage Taken
*0.5 *0.25 *4 *1 *1 *0.5 *2 *0.5 *4 *0.5 *1 *0.5 *2 *1 *1 *1 *1
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
No Hold Item
Indeterminate
Evolutionary Chain
Flavour Text
Diamond Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Pearl
Platinum
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.

Location (In-Depth Details)
Game Location
Ruby Evolve Slugma
Sapphire Evolve Slugma
Emerald Evolve Slugma
FireRed Mt. Ember Basement 3 (Rock Smash)
LeafGreen Mt. Ember Basement 3 (Rock Smash)
Colosseum Evolve Slugma
XD Snagged from Cipher Peon Kolest in Citadark Isle
Diamond Stark Mountain Details
Pearl Stark Mountain Details
Platinum Stark Mountain Details
HeartGold Evolve Slugma
SoulSilver Evolve Slugma
Trainer Locations  Details

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Yawn----10--
The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
Smog20702040
The foe is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.
Ember401002510
The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
Rock Throw509015--
The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
8Ember401002510
The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
11Rock Throw509015--
The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
16Harden----30--
The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
23Recover----10--
A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
26Ancientpower60100510
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
31Amnesia----20--
The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user's Sp. Def stat.
40Lava Plume801001530
An inferno of scarlet flames washes over all Pokémon in battle. It may also inflict burns.
45Rock Slide75901030
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
52Body Slam851001530
The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
61Flamethrower951001510
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
66Earth Power901001010
The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.

TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM06 Toxic -- 85 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM16 Light Screen -- -- 30 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22 Solarbeam 120 100 10 --
A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM26 Earthquake 100 100 10 --
The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33 Reflect -- -- 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM35 Flamethrower 95 100 15 10
The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sand- storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM38 Fire Blast 120 85 5 10
The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80 10 100
Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe's Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43 Secret Power 70 100 20 30
The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM45 Attract -- 100 15 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM50 Overheat 140 90 5 100
The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
TM58 Endure -- -- 10 --
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61 Will-o-wisp -- 75 15 --
The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM64 Explosion 250 100 5 --
The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM69 Rock Polish -- -- 20 --
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80 5 --
The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM74 Gyro Ball ?? 100 5 --
The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM76 Stealth Rock -- -- 20 --
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM78 Captivate -- 100 20 --
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90 10 30
Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82 Sleep Talk -- -- 10 --
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83 Natural Gift ?? 100 15 --
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe's Attack stat.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
HM04 Strength 80 100 15 --
The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100 15 50
The user hits with a punch that may lower the target's Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.
Platinum/HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Snore 40 100 15 30
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.
Ancientpower 60 100 5 10
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Earth Power 90 100 10 10
The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target's Sp. Def.
Heat Wave 100 90 10 10
The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Iron Defense -- -- 15 --
The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 100
The user hurls mud in the foe's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Rollout 30 90 20 --
The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

HeartGold/SoulSilver Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Pain Split -- -- 20 --
The user adds its HP to the foe's HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.

Egg Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %  
Acid Armor----40--Details
The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Heat Wave100901010Details
The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Curse----10--Details
A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Smokescreen--10020--Details
The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the foe's accuracy.
Memento--10010--Details
The user faints upon using this move. In return, it sharply lowers the target's Attack and Sp. Atk.
Stockpile----20--Details
The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
Spit Up??10010--Details
The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.
Swallow----10--Details
The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.

Base/Max Pokéathlon Stats
SpeedPowerSkillStaminaJump

Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 50 50 120 80 80 30
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 110 - 157 49 - 91 112 - 154 76 - 118 76 - 118 31 - 73
Lv. 100 210 - 304 94 - 179 220 - 305 148 - 233 148 - 233 58 - 143
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 110 - 157 55 - 102 125 - 172 85 - 132 85 - 132 35 - 82
Lv. 100 210 - 304 105 - 199 245 - 339 165 - 259 165 - 259 65 - 159
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 110 - 157 60 - 112 137 - 189 93 - 145 93 - 145 38 - 90
Lv. 100 210 - 304 115 - 218 269 - 372 181 - 284 181 - 284 71 - 174

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