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Magcargo(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Fire/Rock Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver.

Physiology and Behaviour[]

Magcargo is a limbless, snail-like Pokémon consisting almost entirely of bright red magma. Its oval eyes are large and yellow with small pupils, and extend upward from its head. It has a bulbous snout and a wide mouth, with two drops of magma dangling from each side of its upper jaw. Magcargo's back is protected by a gray, spherical shell composed of hardened, but brittle magma, forming irregular lumps and plates. A streak of fire leaks from the side of its shell. Magcargo's lower body is amorphous and covered in bubbles of magma.

Magcargo's internal body temperature can reach over 18,000 °F (10,000 °C), causing it to evaporate water on contact. Flames circulate throughout its body, occasionally spouting through cracks in its shell. While its shell is brittle enough to be shattered with a slight touch, Magcargo can reform its body by dipping itself in magma. It can be found in mountainous regions, and has been living in volcano craters for tens of thousands of years.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

Super Smash Bros. series[]

Trophy descriptions[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

Magcargo is based on a snail, likely the Victaphanta atramentaria or the Platymma tweediei, with a body of lava and a shell of rock. It may also be based on the Cherufe, mythical evil creatures of rock and magma that inhabit the magma pools found deep within Chilean volcanoes. In legends, they are the main sources of earthquakes in Chile.

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
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 Crystal Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Third Pokémon generation
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 Pokémon returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma.
Pokémon Sapphire Magcargo's body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees F. 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 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 FireRed Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Pokémon LeafGreen The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
Fourth Pokémon generation
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.
Fifth Pokémon generation
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 White 2 Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
Pokémon Y Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
Pokémon Omega 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 Pokémon returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Evolve Slugma
Pokémon Silver
Evolve Slugma
Pokémon Crystal
Evolve Slugma
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Evolve Slugma
Pokémon Sapphire
Evolve Slugma
Pokémon Emerald
Evolve Slugma
Pokémon FireRed
Mt. Ember
Pokémon LeafGreen
Mt. Ember
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Stark Mountain
Pokémon Pearl
Stark Mountain
Pokémon Platinum
Stark Mountain
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Slugma
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Slugma
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Friend Safari (Rock)
Pokémon Y
Friend Safari (Rock)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Slugma
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Slugma


Evolution[]

Slugma
Reach level 38.
Magcargo
PKMN218 PKMN219

Base Stats[]

Gen II-VI[]

Base Stats
HP 50
Attack 50
Defense 120
Sp. Attack 80
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 30
Total 410

Gen VII[]

Base Stats
HP 60
Attack 50
Defense 120
Sp. Attack 90
Sp. Defense 80
Speed 30
Total 430

Moveset[]

Main article: Magcargo/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Fire Leaf
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Diamond Pearl
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Platinum
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Scarlet Violet
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