Magcargo Pokemon GO — Max CP 1,924, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Magcargo in Pokemon GO?

Magcargo's best moveset is Ember with Overheat. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Magcargo's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Magcargo reaches 1,924 CP at level 50 and 1,702 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Magcargo?

A 15/15/15 Magcargo shows 972 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,215 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 729 CP.

Best moveset

Great League: Ember Overheat 63.62% wins

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Overheat costs 100 energy for 160 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Magcargo takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Ground2.56× Water2.56× Fighting1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Fire0.39× Bug0.625× Fairy0.625× Flying0.625× Ice0.625× Normal0.625× Poison0.625×

Base stats

Attack 139

Defense 191

Stamina 137

Stat total: 467
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 972 CP

Magcargo moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Ember Best STAB	Fire	10	10	1.0s	10	10
Incinerate STAB	Fire	32	22	2.5s	12.8	8.8
Rock Throw STAB	Rock	13	8	1.0s	13	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Heat Wave STAB	Fire	95	100	3.0s	31.7	0.95
Overheat Best STAB	Fire	160	100	4.0s	40	1.60
Rock Tomb STAB	Rock	65	50	3.0s	21.7	1.30
Stone Edge STAB	Rock	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Ember	Fire	4	9	1	4.00	9.00
Incinerate	Fire	20	20	4	5.00	5.00
Rock Throw	Rock	8	5	1	8.00	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Heat Wave	Fire	75	45	1.67	—
Overheat	Fire	130	55	2.36	Buff / debuff
Rock Tomb	Rock	75	50	1.50	Buff / debuff
Stone Edge	Rock	100	55	1.82	—

Moveset analysis

In Great League it runs Ember and Overheat.

The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Rankings

Where Magcargo places in raids and PvP

GO Battle League

League	Rank	Tier	Win rate	Moveset	Ideal IVs
Great League	#38	A	63.62%	Ember Overheat	0/15/14

Evolution

Slugma 50 Candy

Magcargo

Family

Slugma

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Raids

Not in raids

Status: Magcargo is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Magcargo

1

Primal GroudonMega Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 54.5DPS 2,411TDO 2

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 54.3DPS 2,402TDO 3

Shadow GroudonShadow Mud ShotPrecipice Blades 50.0DPS 1,477TDO 4

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 49.9DPS 1,473TDO 5

Mega GarchompMega Mud ShotEarthquake 47.4DPS 1,899TDO 6

Landorus (Therian) Mud ShotSandsear Storm 47.2DPS 1,313TDO

Counters carrying Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock moves deal the most damage.

How to get Magcargo

Evolve from: Slugma · 50 Candy

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	41	1,471
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	41	1,592
Raid Catch	Lv 20	936	996
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	1,165	1,240
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	936	996
Research Encounter	Lv 15	708	753
GO Battle League	Lv 20	936	996

Magcargo in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Candela's Quest for Victory	9 Jun 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Magcargo good in Pokemon GO?

Worth powering up

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Magcargo does not rank as a raid attacker; its value is PvP, at #38 (Tier A) in Great League.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	24
Lv 2	75
Lv 3	126
Lv 4	178
Lv 5	229
Lv 6	280
Lv 7	332
Lv 8	383
Lv 9	435
Lv 10	486
Lv 11	535
Lv 12	583
Lv 13	632

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	680
Lv 15	729
Lv 16	778
Lv 17	826
Lv 18	875
Lv 19	923
Lv 20	972
Lv 21	1,021
Lv 22	1,069
Lv 23	1,118
Lv 24	1,167
Lv 25	1,215
Lv 26	1,264

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	1,313
Lv 28	1,361
Lv 29	1,410
Lv 30	1,458
Lv 31	1,483
Lv 32	1,507
Lv 33	1,531
Lv 34	1,556
Lv 35	1,580
Lv 36	1,604
Lv 37	1,629
Lv 38	1,653
Lv 39	1,677

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	1,702
Lv 41	1,723
Lv 42	1,745
Lv 43	1,767
Lv 44	1,789
Lv 45	1,811
Lv 46	1,833
Lv 47	1,856
Lv 48	1,878
Lv 49	1,901
Lv 50	1,924

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0219
Height: 0.79 m
Weight: 55.00 kg
Family forms: 2 released forms
Game ID: V0219_POKEMON_MAGCARGO

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Magcargo in Pokemon GO?

Magcargo's best moveset is Ember with Overheat. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Magcargo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Magcargo takes super effective damage from Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock. Ground, Water is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison. Fire damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Magcargo's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Magcargo reaches 1,924 CP at level 50 and 1,702 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Magcargo good for PvP in Pokemon GO?

Magcargo ranks #38 in Great League (Tier A, 63.62% simulated win rate).

The best IVs for Great League are 0/15/14: less Attack keeps the CP down, which buys extra levels of Defense and HP under the cap.

What CP is a 100% IV Magcargo?

A 15/15/15 Magcargo shows 972 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,215 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 729 CP.

How do you get Magcargo in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Slugma (50 Candy). Its most recent event was Candela's Quest for Victory (June 2026).

Can Magcargo be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Magcargo is in the game. It could be shiny in Candela's Quest for Victory (June 2026).

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