Magcargo

Magcargo is No. 0219 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Fire and Rock-type Lava Pokémon. Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Magcargo first belongs to Generation Ii. Magcargo does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Magma Armor, Flame Body and Weak Armor, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.