Pokédex - Magcargo (Gold Version)
![[Picture of Magcargo]](../pictures/gold/front/normal/219.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #219 |
| New Pokédex | #212 |
| Height | 0.8 m (2'7") |
| Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lb) |
| Type | FIRE / ROCK |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Magcargo]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 75 |
| Base Experience | 154 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Magcargo
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Speed | 30 |
| Special Attack | 80 |
| Special Defense | 80 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Magcargo - Lava Pokémon
The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
French
Volcaropod - Pokémon Lave
La coquille sur son dos est une partie de sa peau qui s'est refroi- die et solidifiée. Elle est fragile.
German
Magcargo - Lava
Das Haus auf sei- nem Rücken ist ausgehärtete Haut. Es zerbricht schon bei der geringsten Berührung.
Spanish
Magcargo - Pokémon Lava
La concha de su lomo son restos de piel enfriada y endurecida. Se rompe fácilmente con sólo tocarla.
Italian
Magcargo - Pokémon Lava
Il guscio sul dorso è pelle raffreddata e secca. Si rompe facilmente al minimo tocco.
Japanese
マグカルゴ (MAGUKARUGO) - ようがんポケモン (YouganPOKEMON)
じっとしていると ようがんで できた からだがひえて かたまるから ねむることなく うごきまわっている。 (Jittoshiteiruto yougande dekita karadagahiete katamarukara nemurukotonaku ugokimawatteiru. )
Evolutions (When Magcargo Evolves)
- Evolves from Slugma at level 38.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Magcargo)
Obtained by evolving Slugma, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method ROUTE 18 27 5% Land ROUTE 16 27 5% Land ROUTE 17 (Day) 25-27 35% Land ROUTE 17 (Morning, Night) 29 5% Land
Area Map
Magcargo's Nest
Moves Learned
Gold Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (/256) | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smog | POISON | 20 | 178 | 20 | 102 | g |
| 1 | Ember | FIRE | 40 | 255 | 25 | 25 | g |
| 1 | Rock Throw | ROCK | 50 | 229 | 15 | 0 | fg |
| 8 | Ember | FIRE | 40 | 255 | 25 | 25 | g |
| 15 | Rock Throw | ROCK | 50 | 229 | 15 | 0 | fg |
| 22 | Harden | NORMAL | 0 | 255 | 30 | 0 | |
| 29 | Amnesia | PSYCHIC | 0 | 255 | 20 | 0 | |
| 36 | Flamethrower | FIRE | 95 | 255 | 15 | 25 | g |
| 48 | Rock Slide | ROCK | 75 | 229 | 10 | 76 | g |
| 60 | Body Slam | NORMAL | 85 | 255 | 15 | 76 | g |
What moves can Magcargo learn in Pokémon Gold?
Magcargo can learn the following moves:
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM40
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM40 (as Slugma)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM32 (as Slugma)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 8
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 8 (as Slugma)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM38
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM38 (as Slugma)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM21
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM21 (as Slugma)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM10
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM10 (as Slugma)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 48
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 43 (as Slugma)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM08
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM08 (as Slugma)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 1
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 15
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: Level 15 (as Slugma)
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM35
- Gold/Silver; Crystal: TM35 (as Slugma)