#0219 · Gen 2 · 430 BST
Magcargo
A Fire/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with strong 120 base Defense. Common ability: Magma Armor.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
135/63/126/99/90/45
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
167/112/189/156/145/90
Abilities
Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Magcargo
Magcargo is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 430. A Fire/Rock-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with strong 120 base Defense. Common ability: Magma Armor.
Best stat: Defense (120 base)
Magcargo's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Special Attack and 30 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Magma Armor
- Flame Body
- Weak Armor
How to use Magcargo competitively
Open the damage calculator with Magcargo selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Magcargo appears in the species dropdown. Drop Magcargo into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0219 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Fire / Rock |
| Abilities | Magma Armor, Flame Body, Weak Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 430 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 60 / 50 / 120 / 90 / 80 / 30 |