Stats & Training
Magcargo's all-in on Defense at the expense of Speed. The special lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 2 Defense EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Flames burst from gaps in its shell made of hardened magma.
Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Flames burst from gaps in its shell made of hardened magma.
Magcargo Weakness
Magcargo's Fire/Rock typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Ground, Fighting, and Rock. Water and Ground hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 7 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. Magcargo's physical bulk (base 120 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Ground |
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x57-69% Earthquake 4x114-137%KO Rock Slide 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 2x34-43% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 2x71-86% Earthquake 4x160-189%KO Stone Edge 2x80-94% Rock Slide 2x57-69% | ||
 Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x129-154%KO Rock Slide 2x31-40% Rock Tomb 2x29-34% Rock Smash 2x23-29% | ||
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Surskit builds →Scald 4x129-154%KO Water Pulse 4x100-120%KO Water Gun 4x71-86% | ||
 Psyduck Water | D | |
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Psyduck builds →Focus Punch 2x57-69% Surf 4x160-189%KO Waterfall 4x100-120%KO Scald 4x146-171%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x50-60% Earthquake 4x100-120%KO Rock Slide 2x38-45% Rock Tomb 2x30-38% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Geodude builds →Focus Punch 2x63-75% Earthquake 4x128-150%KO Stone Edge 2x63-75% Rock Slide 2x50-60% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x113-135%KO Rock Slide 2x28-35% Rock Tomb 2x25-30% Rock Smash 2x15-20% | ||
 Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Shellos builds →Surf 4x128-150%KO Scald 4x113-135%KO Brine 4x100-120%KO Water Pulse 4x88-105%KO | ||
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Surskit builds →Scald 4x113-135%KO Water Pulse 4x88-105%KO Water Gun 4x63-75% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x45-53% Earthquake 4x89-106%KO Rock Slide 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x72-85% Earthquake 4x149-176%KO Stone Edge 2x74-88% Rock Slide 2x56-67% | ||
 Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Gible builds →Earthquake 4x120-141%KO Stone Edge 2x40-47% Rock Slide 2x29-35% Bulldoze 4x72-85% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x107-127%KO Rock Slide 2x27-33% Bulldoze 4x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x21-26% | ||
Shellos Water | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Shellos builds →Surf 4x126-148%KO Scald 4x113-134%KO Brine 4x95-113%KO Water Pulse 4x89-106%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x45-53% Earthquake 4x89-106%KO Dig 4x72-85% Rock Slide 2x35-42% | ||
 Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x89-106%KO Aqua Tail 4x84-99% Muddy Water 4x78-92% Surf 4x78-92% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x72-85% Earthquake 4x149-176%KO Stone Edge 2x74-88% Dig 4x120-141%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Gible builds →Earthquake 4x120-141%KO Stone Edge 2x40-47% Dig 4x95-113%KO Rock Slide 2x29-35% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x107-127%KO Rock Slide 2x27-33% Bulldoze 4x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x21-26% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x43-51% Earthquake 4x86-102%KO Dig 4x71-84% Rock Slide 2x33-39% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x86-102%KO Aqua Tail 4x76-90% Muddy Water 4x76-90% Surf 4x76-90% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x69-82% Earthquake 4x142-168%KO Stone Edge 2x71-84% Dig 4x117-138%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Gible builds →Earthquake 4x112-132%KO Stone Edge 2x37-44% Dig 4x91-108%KO Rock Slide 2x28-34% | ||
Phanpy Ground | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Phanpy builds →Earthquake 4x102-120%KO Rock Slide 2x25-30% Bulldoze 4x66-78% Rock Tomb 2x22-26% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 4x128-151%KO Stone Edge 2x42-50% Muddy Water 4x171-202%KO Earth Power 4x171-202%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x42-50% Earthquake 4x85-101%KO Dig 4x66-79% Rock Slide 2x33-39% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x85-101%KO Aqua Tail 4x76-90% Muddy Water 4x71-84% Surf 4x71-84% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x69-82% Earthquake 4x143-168%KO Stone Edge 2x71-84% Dig 4x114-135%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Gible builds →Earthquake 4x109-129%KO Stone Edge 2x36-43% Dig 4x90-107%KO Rock Slide 2x28-34% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 4x123-146%KO Stone Edge 2x41-49% Muddy Water 4x168-198%KO Earth Power 4x168-198%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x39-47% Earthquake 4x79-94% Dig 4x66-78% Rock Slide 2x30-37% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x79-94% Aqua Tail 4x75-89% Muddy Water 4x70-83% Surf 4x70-83% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x68-80% Earthquake 4x137-162%KO Stone Edge 2x69-81% Dig 4x110-130%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Gible builds →Earthquake 4x110-130%KO Stone Edge 2x37-43% Dig 4x89-104%KO Rock Slide 2x28-33% | ||
Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Gastrodon builds →Earthquake 4x123-146%KO Stone Edge 2x41-49% Muddy Water 4x168-198%KO Earth Power 4x168-198%KO | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x39-47% Earthquake 4x79-94% Dig 4x66-78% Rock Slide 2x30-37% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Wooper builds →Earthquake 4x79-94% Aqua Tail 4x75-89% Muddy Water 4x70-83% Surf 4x70-83% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Graveler builds →Focus Punch 2x68-80% Earthquake 4x137-162%KO Stone Edge 2x69-81% Dig 4x110-130%KO | ||
Gible DragonGround | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Gible builds →Earthquake 4x110-130%KO Stone Edge 2x37-43% Dig 4x89-104%KO Rock Slide 2x28-33% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Excadrill can KO Magcargo with Earthquake (223-262%). Cobalion threatens a KO with Close Combat (100-118%). Slowking's Scald also KOs at 160-189%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMold Breaker ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 4x223-262%KO Rapid Spin9-11% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Slowking WaterPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemColbur Berry NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Slowking builds →Scald 4x160-189%KO | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Magcargo View Nihilego builds →Power Gem 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | C | |
Water deals 4x damage to MagcargoView Urshifu → | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
Magcargo is the evolved form of Slugma. Breeding produces Slugma eggs, and they're average hatch time. Evolving from Slugma gave Magcargo the biggest boost in Defense (+80), bringing the total to 430 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Magcargo to get Slugma eggs easily using 31 partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Notable egg moves include Acid Armor, Curse, Earth Power and 9 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Magcargo Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Magcargo needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make it count, and Weakarmor adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Flamethrower. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Magcargo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Earth Power
- Shell Smash
- Flamethrower
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Acid Armor and Curse on Magcargo. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Overheat and Fire Blast, they expand what Magcargo can actually threaten in practice.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Magcargo in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
A solid number of locations for Magcargo with high spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Magcargo in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Magcargo, start by catching Slugma through walking encounters at Lv. 25-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SlugmaStark Mountain - EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25-27 Volcano5%MidStark Mountain - EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.25-27 Volcano5%MidStark Mountain - InteriorShining PearlGrass Lv.27-29 Volcano5%MidStark Mountain - InteriorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.27-29 Volcano5%MidSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 VolcanoPostPost-gameVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 VolcanoPostPost-game
Step 2Magcargo ✓Stark Mountain - EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.55-56 Volcano30%PostStark Mountain - EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.55-56 Volcano30%PostStark Mountain - InteriorShining PearlGrass Lv.57-58 Volcano30%PostStark Mountain - InteriorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.57-58 Volcano30%PostSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 DesertPostPost-gameTyphlo CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameTyphlo CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameVolcanic CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 VolcanoPostPost-gameVolcanic CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 VolcanoPostPost-gameor evolve from Slugma (Step 1)
Magcargo Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, watch for Starmie (Water), Rhydon (Ground), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Magcargo. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Starmie is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. At base 30 Speed, Magcargo won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Slugma evolves into Magcargo at level 38. Magcargo is the fully evolved form. It sits at 430 BST in its evolved form.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, it depends on your team. Magcargo at 430 BST isn't a powerhouse, but the Fire/Rock coverage might be exactly what you're missing.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Magcargo has a 430 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl's meta. It works best as a trick room. Earthpower with Focus Sash is the standard set.
Magma Armor prevents freezing. That's the one you want on Magcargo. Weak Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Flame Body works too if your team needs something different.
Game Availability
Magcargo first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 17 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through wild encounters in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves