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
15.4dps
48dps
Defense
15.4dps
48dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Slugma family. Magcargo evolves from Slugma which costs 50 Candy.
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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 1,924.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Rock Throw | 13 | 15.6 |
| Incinerate | 32 | 15.4 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Edge | 105 | 50.4 |
| Heat Wave | 95 | 38 |
| Rock Tomb | 65 | 26 |
| Overheat | 160 | 48 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Incinerate
15.4 dps
|
Overheat
48 dps
|
23.3 | 100% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Overheat
48 dps
|
23.2 | 100% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Overheat
48 dps
|
22.2 | 95% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Stone Edge
50.4 dps
|
20.9 | 90% |
|
Incinerate
15.4 dps
|
Stone Edge
50.4 dps
|
20.6 | 89% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Stone Edge
50.4 dps
|
19.7 | 85% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Heat Wave
38 dps
|
19.7 | 85% |
|
Incinerate
15.4 dps
|
Heat Wave
38 dps
|
19.4 | 83% |
|
Incinerate
15.4 dps
|
Rock Tomb
26 dps
|
18.9 | 81% |
|
Rock Throw
15.6 dps
|
Rock Tomb
26 dps
|
18.8 | 81% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Heat Wave
38 dps
|
17.5 | 75% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Rock Tomb
26 dps
|
17.1 | 73% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Magcargo?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Magcargo are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Kyogre,
- Groudon,
- Kingler,
- Palafin (Hero).
Magcargo is a Fire/Rock type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting and Rock moves, and especially weak against Ground and Water moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
139 |
| Defense |
|
191 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
729 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
972 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,458 |
|
Level 40 |
1,702 |
|
Level 50 |
1,924 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,215 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,580 |