#219 · Generation 2
Magcargo
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 1,702 / 1,924
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 972 / 1,215
- Research CP (L15)
- 729
- Buddy distance
- 1 km
- 2nd charged move
- 10,000 dust · 25 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Magcargo has a niche: C-tier Great League. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CGreat League#238 of 1154 · score 81.3
It is ranked #238 in Great League on PvPoke with Ember / Rock Tomb / Overheat.
- –Ultra League#790 of 851 · score 56
Ranked #790 of 851; not competitive in Ultra League.
Collection value
Nothing special: keep one for the Pokedex.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | C | #238 / 1154 | 81.3 | Ember · Rock Tomb · Overheat | L36.5 · 5/12/15 |
| Ultra League | – | #790 / 851 | 56 | Incinerate · Rock Tomb · Heat Wave | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Ultra Premier | – | #606 / 689 | 62 | Incinerate · Rock Tomb · Overheat |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Raid attacker rankings
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EmberSTAB | fire | 10 | +10 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 4 | +9 | 2 turns |
Rock ThrowSTAB | rock | 13 | +8 | 1.0s | 13.0 | 8 | +5 | 2 turns |
IncinerateSTAB | fire | 32 | +22 | 2.5s | 12.8 | 20 | +20 | 5 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Heat WaveSTAB | fire | 95 | -100 | 3.0s | 0.95 | 75 | -45 | |
OverheatSTAB | fire | 160 | -100 | 4.0s | 1.60 | 130 | -55 | 100% chance: -2 own Atk |
Stone EdgeSTAB | rock | 105 | -100 | 2.5s | 1.05 | 100 | -55 | |
Rock TombSTAB | rock | 65 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 75 | -50 | 100% chance: -1 foe Atk |
Questions people ask
- Is Magcargo good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Magcargo is C-tier for Great League.
- Should I keep or transfer Magcargo?
- Magcargo has a niche: C-tier Great League. Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- What are the best Magcargo IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 5/12/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 36.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Magcargo a good raid attacker?
- Magcargo ranks #182 of 263 fire attackers with 7.5 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Magcargo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Magcargo is available from evolution, photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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