Competitive Information for Magcargo [Scarlet/Violet]
Fire / Rock
Abilities:
30% chance a Pokemon making contact with this Pokemon will be burned.
This Pokemon cannot be frozen. Gaining this Ability while frozen cures it.
If a physical attack hits this Pokemon, Defense is lowered by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Magcargo? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Meet Magcargo, the epic Pokémon of Fire and Rock types! It's a sight to see Magcargo out in the 9th generation battlefield. It is weak to Fighting, Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Curious about Magcargo's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Earth Power / Scorching Sands
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
Magcargo stands out as a magnificent Special Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with potent special moves. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Scorching Sands is a special 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Magcargo cannot move next turn).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Magcargo? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Burning Jealousy
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Earth Power / Scorching Sands
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
Magcargo thrives as an exceptional Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using lethal special power. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once. Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Burning Jealousy is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Fire-type move (100% burns a target that had a stat rise this turn).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Scorching Sands is a special 70-base power Ground-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Magcargo cannot move next turn).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Ground moves are bad against Flying.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
Fighting moves are bad against Ghost.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Magcargo is: Flying, Water, Dragon or Grass
Considering the amount of shared resistances against typings this Pokemon is usually weak to, we also recommend: Ghost, Steel, Fighting or Ground
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Fire or Rock ) could also prove favorable.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a remarkable Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is an astounding Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a wonderful Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is an awesome Special Sweeper for single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Hyper Beam
Magcargo is a notable Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Magcargo cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a sensational Special Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast / Solar Beam
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Solar Beam is a special TERA-boosted 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Earth Power / Tera Blast
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Solar Beam / Hyper Beam
Magcargo is popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages. Solar Beam was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Earth Power is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Magcargo cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Magcargo cannot move next turn).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is pretty popular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a spectacular Special Sweeper for single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
- Hyper Beam
Magcargo is a fabulous Special Sweeper for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Magcargo cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a phenomenal Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Teratype Water moveset for Magcargo
Item: White Herb / Weakness Policy
Ability: Weak Armor
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 SpA / 4 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Power Gem / Ancient Power
- Tera Blast
- Earth Power / Mud Shot
Magcargo is a marvelous Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. White Herb will reset Magcargo's negative stat changes once (specifically for when it uses Overheat). Weakness Policy activates if Magcargo is hit by a super effective move. The Weakness Policy is consumed and its Attack and Special Attack are increased by two stages each. With Weak Armor, if a physical attack hits Magcargo it's defense is lowered by 1 and it's speed is increased by 2 stages.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Power Gem is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Mud Shot is a special 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Magcargo can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Magcargo.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Magcargo can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Magcargo
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Moves: Pain split + Will-o-wisp
- Ability: Weak armor + Item: White herb
- Ability: Weak armor + Item: Weakness policy
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Inferno
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Burning Jealousy, Scorching Sands, Will-O-Wisp
Moves that boost Magcargo's stats
- Acid Armor
- Amnesia
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Flame Charge
- Harden
- Iron Defense
- Shell Smash
- Stockpile
Most notable and possible best moves for Magcargo
- Earthquake
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Magcargo in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Magcargo's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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