Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Magcargo

Magcargo

Lava Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Magcargo is a Fire and Rock Type Lava Pokémon, with a 9.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Magcargo can be found with Magma Armor, Flame Body and Weak Armor as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 2 Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Relaxed Nature, based on 430 combined Base Stats.

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Magcargo Stats & Abilities
Magcargo Evolutions
Magcargo Locations
Magcargo Weakness
Magcargo Best Moves
Magcargo Level Up Moves
Magcargo TM Moves
Pokemon Similar to Magcargo

Magcargo Stats and Abilities

Based on Magcargo Base IVs we consider this pokemon D-Tier choice. Magcargo Highest IV Stat is Defense 120 and the Lowest being Speed 30.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	60	230	324
F	Attack	50	94	218
C	Defense	120	220	372
C	Special Attack	90	166	306
E	Special Defense	80	148	284
F	Speed	30	58	174
D	Total	430


Best Held Items	Charcoal Flame Plate Hard Stone Rock Incense Stone Plate
Best Nature	Relaxed ↑ +10% Defense ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Sour Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	2 Defense
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Amorphous
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Magma Armor Ability 1	Magma Armor prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen, for example from moves like Blizzard.
Flame Body Ability 2	If a Pokémon with Flame Body is hit by a move that makes contact, there is a 30% chance the attacker will become burned.
Weak Armor Hidden Ability	When a Pokémon with Weak Armor is hit by a physical move, its Defense drops one stage, but its Speed increases by one stage.

How To Evolve Magcargo in BDSP

Slugma requires (Level 38) to evolve into Magcargo.


Base	→	First Evo
Slugma	Level 38 →	Magcargo

Where To Find Magcargo in BDSP

Magcargo has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Slugma, within the Sandsear Cave location using the Walking method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Stark Mountain
	100 - 20%	Slugma Lv. 25-27
	5 - 1%	Magcargo Lv. 55-56
Volcanic Cave
	National	Magcargo Lv. 16-63
	National	Slugma Lv. 16-63
Typhlo Cavern
	National	Magcargo Lv. 16-63
	National	Slugma Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave
	National	Magcargo Lv. 16-63
	National	Slugma Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Magcargo Weakness

Magcargo is a Fire and Rock Type pokemon. This will cause Magcargo to take More Damage from Rock, Fighting, Ground, Water Type Moves, and Less Damage from Bug, Ice, Fairy, Normal, Flying, Poison, Fire Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage	Ground Water
2.0x More Damage	Rock Fighting
0.5x Less Damage	Bug Ice Fairy Normal Flying Poison
0.25x Less Damage	Fire
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Magcargo Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Groudon
S	Tyranitar
S	Garchomp

What pokemon is Magcargo Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Arceus
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Slaking

Best Moves Magcargo in BDSP

Best Moveset for Magcargo Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
58	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
54	Flamethrower	Special	135	100	15	May burn opponent.
43	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
34	Lava Plume	Special	120	100	15	May burn opponent.

Best Moveset for Magcargo TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM64	Explosion	Physical	250	100	5	User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM50	Overheat	Special	195	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Magcargo Lv Up Moves

Magcargo TM Moves

Magcargo Level Up Moves

List of Moves Magcargo can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Shell Smash	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Sharply raises user's Attack, Special Attack and Speed but lowers Defense and Special Defense.
58	Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
1	Yawn	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
1	Smog	Power: 30 Acc: 70 PP: 20 Special May poison opponent.
6	Ember	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May burn opponent.
8	Rock Throw	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical
13	Harden	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
15	Incinerate	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Destroys the target's held berry.
20	Clear Smog	Power: 50 Acc: — PP: 15 Special Removes all of the target's stat changes.
22	Ancient Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
29	Rock Slide	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
34	Lava Plume	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
36	Amnesia	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
43	Body Slam	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
47	Recover	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half its max HP.
54	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.

Magcargo TM Moves

List of Moves Magcargo can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 165 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Power: 195 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM64	Explosion	Power: 250 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User faints.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM69	Rock Polish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Speed.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM74	Gyro Ball	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 112.5 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

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