Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Mt. Ember Ruby Path B3F | Rock Smash | 25–45 |
| Sinnoh | Stark Mountain Room 1 | Walking | 54 |
| Sinnoh | Stark Mountain Room 2 | Walking | 53–55 |
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 120
- Sp. Attack
- 80
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 30
Abilities · Magma Armor / Flame Body
Hidden ability · Weak Armor
Size · 0.8 m · 55 kg
Evolution and forms
- From Slugma · Level 38
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Magcargo
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ember |
| 1 | Rock Throw |
| 1 | Smog |
| 1 | Yawn |
| 1 | Earth Power |
| 13 | Harden |
| 20 | Clear Smog |
| 22 | Ancient Power |
| 27 | Incinerate |
| 29 | Rock Slide |
| 34 | Lava Plume |
| 36 | Amnesia |
| 43 | Body Slam |
| 47 | Recover |
| 54 | Flamethrower |