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
Base stats
- 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. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
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 |
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Magcargo raid guide
Best counters against Magcargo
How to get Magcargo
- Evolve from
- Slugma · 50 Candy
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Magcargo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Magcargo does not rank as a raid attacker, but it holds a Tier A spot at #38 in Great League. Build it to the league's CP cap rather than to a level, and unlock the second charged move before you invest further.
- Bulk-leaning spread (191 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Overheat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Magcargo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Magcargo takes super effective damage from Ground, Water, Fighting, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ground, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Fire, Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Magcargo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Magcargo reaches 1,924 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,702 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Magcargo good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Magcargo is ranked #38 (Tier A) in Great League with a 63.62% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Great League is 0/15/14 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Magcargo bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Magcargo?
A perfect 15/15/15 Magcargo shows 972 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,215 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Magcargo in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Slugma (50 Candy). It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Magcargo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Magcargo depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.