Magcargo Dex Information

#218: Slugma

Official Art

Official Art

Basic Info

Introduced:	Generation 2
Species:	Lava Pokémon
Type:
Height:	0.8m
Weight:	55kg
Catch Rate:	75
Base Happiness:	70
Gender Ratio:	50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR:
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language	Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong)	熔岩蝸牛
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan)	熔岩蜗牛
English	Magcargo
French	Volcaropod
German	Magcargo
Italian	Magcargo
Japanese	マグカルゴ
Japanese (Romanized)	Magcargot
Japanese (Trademark)	Magcargot
Korean	마그카르고
Spanish	Magcargo

Dex Numbers

Dex	#
National Dex	#219
Johto (G/S)	#212
Johto (HG/SS)	#217
Hoenn	#104
Kalos (Mountain)	#13
Hoenn (ORAS)	#109

Abilities

Magma Armor: The Pokémon is covered with hot magma, which prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen.
Flame Body: Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
Weak Armor: Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Level 38

Breeding

Damage Taken

	0.5x
	0.5x
	2x
	0.25x
	0.5x
	4x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	0.5x
	2x
	4x

Base Stats

Gen	HP	ATK	DEF	SP. ATK	SP. DEF	SPEED	TOTAL
8	60	50	120	90	80	30	430
7	60	50	120	90	80	30	430
6	50	50	120	80	80	30	410

Dex Flavor Text

Game	Dex Flavor Text
Pokémon Gold	The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Pokémon Silver	Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Pokémon Ruby	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 Pokemon returns to original size by dripping itself in magma.
Pokémon Sapphire	MAGCARGO's body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees F. Water is vaporized on contact. If this POKeMON is caught in the rain, the raindrops instantly turn into steam, cloaking the area in a thick fog.
Pokémon Emerald	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.
Pokémon LeafGreen	The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Pokémon FireRed	Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Pokémon Diamond	Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Pokémon Pearl	Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Pokémon Platinum	Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Pokémon HeartGold	The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Pokémon White	たいおんは　やく１まんど。マグマが　かたまって　できた　カラのすきまから　ほのおを　ふきだす。
Pokémon Black	たいおんは　やく１まんど。マグマが　かたまって　できた　カラのすきまから　ほのおを　ふきだす。
Pokémon Black	Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Pokémon White	Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Pokémon Black 2	Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Pokémon Black 2	たいおんは　やく１まんど。マグマが　かたまって　できた　カラのすきまから　ほのおを　ふきだす。
Pokémon White 2	Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Pokémon White 2	たいおんは　やく１まんど。マグマが　かたまって　できた　カラのすきまから　ほのおを　ふきだす。
Pokémon X	En ocasiones, su resbaladiza concha lanza intensas llamaradas que recorren todo su cuerpo.
Pokémon Y	Il corpo caldo come lava è sempre in ebollizione. A volte si vedono fiammate uscire dal guscio.
Pokémon Y	Tiene un cuerpo que no deja de hincharse y tan caliente como la lava. La concha suelta llamas.
Pokémon Y	Son corps en ébullition est aussi chaud que de la lave. Des flammes sortent de sa coquille.
Pokémon Y	Sein Körper ist heißer als Lava und wogt stets. Manchmal schießen Flammen aus seinem Haus.
Pokémon Y	몸이 항상 일렁이고 있으며 용암처럼 뜨겁다. 때때로 껍데기에서 불티가 샌다.
Pokémon Y	からだは　いつも　なみうっていてようがんのように　あつい。ときどき　カラから　ひのこがもれる。
Pokémon Y	Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Pokémon X	A volte intense fiamme partono dal fragile guscio e avvolgono tutto il suo corpo.
Pokémon X	Sa coquille, très fragile, projette régulièrement des flammes qui circulent dans son corps.
Pokémon X	Aus seinem porösen Schneckengehäuse sprudeln Feuerfontänen, die seinen Körper durchfluten.
Pokémon X	せなかの　カラは　くずれやすいがときどき　たいないを　めぐっているこうねつの　ほのおが　ふきだす。
Pokémon X	Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Pokémon X	등껍질은 깨어지기 쉬우며 가끔 체내를 순환하고 있는 고열의 불꽃을 뿜어낸다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Magcargo tiene una temperatura corporal de 1000 °C aproximadamente. El agua se evapora al contacto con él. Si llueve, las gotas que le rozan se transforman en vapor al instante y crean una densa niebla.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	껍질은 피부가 식어 굳어진 것이다. 만지기만 해도 산산이 부서져 버린다. 마그마에 들어가면 원래 크기로 돌아온다.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	La corazza di Magcargo è formata dalla sua pelle induritasi per effetto del raffreddamento. La corazza è fragile e friabile: cade a pezzi al minimo contatto. Riacquista le sue dimensioni normali immergendosi nel magma.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	La coraza de Magcargo es en realidad su propia piel que quedó endurecida al enfriarse. Está muy resquebrajada y es muy frágil; se desharía solo con tocarla. Este Pokémon debe sumergirse en magma para recuperar su forma.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	La carapace de Volcaropod est en fait constituée de sa peau, qui s’est durcie après un refroidissement. Elle est très cassante et fragile. Il suffit de la toucher pour qu’elle casse. Il reprend sa forme en plongeant dans le magma.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Magcargos Schale ist eigentlich seine Haut, die erhärtet ist, als es auskühlte. Seine Schale ist sehr spröde und zerbrechlich. Schon bei einer leichten Berührung bricht sie auseinander. Dann muss es ein Bad in Magma nehmen.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	カラは　ひふが　ひえて　かたまった　もの。さわった　だけで　ボロボロと　くずれて　しまう。マグマに　はいると　もとの　おおきさに　もどる。
Pokémon Alpha 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.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	체온이 약 1만 도나 돼서 빗방울이 몸에 닿으면 수증기가 자욱하게 피어나 주변이 깊은 안개에 둘러싸인다고 한다.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	La temperatura corporea di Magcargo si aggira attorno ai 10.000 °C. A contatto col suo corpo l’acqua diventa vapore all’istante. In caso di pioggia la zona circostante è invasa da una fitta nebbia.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	La température de Volcaropod est d’environ 10 000 °C. L’eau s’évapore à son contact. Si ce Pokémon se retrouve sous la pluie, les gouttes d’eau forment de la vapeur et couvrent la zone de brouillard.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Magcargos Körpertemperatur liegt bei etwa 10 000 °C. Dieses Pokémon bringt Wasser sofort zum Verdampfen. Wenn dieses Pokémon im Regen steht, werden die Tropfen augenblicklich zu Dampf und es entsteht dichter Nebel.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	たいおんが　やく１まんども　あるので　あまつぶにうたれると　じょうきが　もうもうと　たちこめてあたりは　ふかい　きりに　おおわれると　いう。
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Magcargo’s body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is vaporized on contact. If this Pokémon is caught in the rain, the raindrops instantly turn into steam, cloaking the area in a thick fog.
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Stadium 2	The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.

Sprite List

Gen/Game	Normal	Shiny
Second Generation
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY Sun/Moon

Character Appearances

Macy's Magcargo

Macy's Magcargo
モエのマグカルゴ
Moe no Magcargot
Moe's Magcargot

Flannery's Magcargo (Mag)

Flannery's Magcargo (Mag)
アスナのマグカルゴ
Asuna no Magcargot
Asuna's Magcargot

Egan's Magcargo

Egan's Magcargo
ヤケイシのマグカルゴ
Yakeishi no Magcargot
Yakeishi's Magcargot

Episode Appearances

Ep #	Title
GS 124	Magcargot! Get it with a Hot Heart!! マグカルゴ！あついこころでゲットだぜ!! Some Like It Hot
GS 151	Preliminary League! Magmarashi's Flame Battle!! よせんリーグ！マグマラシほのおのバトル!! Love, Pokémon Style
GS 152	Meganium VS Fushigidane! The Willpower of Grass-types! メガニウムVSフシギダネ！くさタイプのいじ！ Tie One On!
AG 55	The New Gym Leader Asuna! A Battlefield Full of Holes!? 新人ジムリーダー・アスナ！穴だらけのバトルフィールド!? Poetry Commotion!
AG 56	The Heat Badge! Getting One in a Battle of Burning Passion!! ヒートバッジ！燃えるバトルでゲットだぜ!! Going, Going, Yawn
AG 181	Begin! Pokémon Contest - Grand Festival!! 開幕！ポケモンコンテスト・グランドフェスティバル!! May, We Harley Drew'd Ya
DP 114	Pokémon Contest! Akebi Tournament!! ポケモンコンテスト! アケビ大会！！ Another One Gabites the Dust!
DP 162	Double Battle! VS Plusle・Minun!! ダブルバトル！VSプラスル・マイナン!! Playing the Performance Encore!
Movie 15	Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
SM 34	A Fire Battle! Garagara Shows Up!! 炎のバトル！ガラガラあらわる！！ A Crowning Moment of Truth!
PM2019 24	Rest, Rocket Gang!! 休め！ロケット団！！ A Little Rocket R & R!
POKETOON 10	An Angry Okorizaru Observation Diary 怒りのオコリザル観察日記
PM2023 70	Kanuchan's Hammer Wasn't Built in a Day カヌチャンのハンマーは１日にしてならず

TCG Cards

#33: Magcargo

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#18: Dark Magcargo

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#95: Magcargo ex

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Rare Holo EX

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#6: Magcargo

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#44: Magcargo GX

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Rare Holo GX

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#198: Magcargo GX

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#218: Magcargo GX

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#29: Magcargo

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#29: Magcargo ex

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Double Rare

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#191: Magcargo ex

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Voice Actors

English

Japanese

林原めぐみ (Megumi Hayashibara)

Event Pokemon

Title	Country	Pokémon	Start Date	End Date
Pokémon XD - Michael's Magcargo Country: United States Pokémon: Magcargo Started: 2005-10-03 Ended: 0000-00-00	United States	Magcargo	2005-10-03	0000-00-00

Images

Level Up Moves - Machine Moves - Egg Moves - Move Tutors

Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy	USUM	SM	ORAS	XY	B2W2	BW	HGSS	Pt	DP	FRLG	E	RS	C	GS
Shell Smash	15			1	1	38	38	38	38
Yawn	10			1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Earth Power	10	90	100	58	58	58	67	67	67	66	66	66
Smog	20	30	70	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Ember	25	40	100	6	6	6	5	5	5	8	8	8	8	8	8	8	8
Rock Throw	15	50	90	8	8	8	10	10	10	11	11	11	15	15	15	15	15
Harden	30			13	13	13	14	14	14	16	16	16	22	22	22	22	22
Incinerate	15	60	100	15	15	15
Recover	10			47	47	47	19	19	19	23	23	23
Clear Smog	15	50		20	20	20
Ancient Power	5	60	100	22	22	22	28	28	28	26	26	26
Flame Burst	15	70	100	27	27	27	23	23	23
Amnesia	20			36	36	36	32	32	32	31	31	31	29	29	29	29	29
Rock Slide	10	75	90	29	29	29	44	44	44	45	45	45	48	48	48	48	48
Lava Plume	15	80	100	34	34	34	37	37	37	40	40	40
Flamethrower	15	90	100	54	54	54	59	59	59	61	61	61	36	36	36	36	36
Body Slam	15	85	100	43	43	43	52	52	52	52	52	52	60	60	60	60	60

TM/HM Moves

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
Confide	20
Rock Polish	20
Nature Power	20
Will-O-Wisp	15		85
Sunny Day	5
Sleep Talk	10
Attract	15		100
Swagger	15		85
Sandstorm	10
Protect	10
Substitute	10
Rest	10
Reflect	20
Light Screen	30
Double Team	15
Toxic	10		90
Stealth Rock	20
Captivate	20		100
Endure	10
Curse	10
Defense Curl	40
Bulldoze	20	60	100
Flame Charge	20	50	100
Smack Down	15	50	100
Stone Edge	5	100	80
Giga Impact	5	150	90
Gyro Ball	5		100
Rock Tomb	15	60	95
Facade	20	70	100
Frustration	20		100
Return	20		100
Rock Slide	10	75	90
Explosion	5	250	100
Earthquake	10	100	100
Secret Power	20	70	100
Rock Smash	15	40	100
Strength	15	80	100
Natural Gift	15		100
Rollout	20	30	90
Infestation	20	20	100
Round	15	60	100
Overheat	5	130	90
Hidden Power	15	60	100
Fire Blast	5	110	85
Solar Beam	10	120	100
Hyper Beam	5	150	90
Flamethrower	15	90	100
Incinerate	15	60	100
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Snore	15	50	100

Egg Moves

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Move Tutors

Move	PP	Power	Accuracy
After You	15
Stealth Rock	20
Iron Defense	15
Pain Split	20
Sleep Talk	10
Substitute	10
Mimic	10
Swagger	15		85
Endure	10
Defense Curl	40
Rollout	20	30	90
Rock Slide	10	75	90
Double-Edge	15	120	100
Body Slam	15	85	100
Earth Power	10	90	100
Heat Wave	10	95	90
Snore	15	50	100
Ancient Power	5	60	100
Mud-Slap	10	20	100
Flamethrower	15	90	100

#218: Slugma

#220: Swinub