Magcargo Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

60

Attack

50

Defense

120

Sp. Atk

90

Sp. Def

80

Speed

30

Total

430

Evolution

1. Slugma
2. →
   Magcargo

Best counters to Magcargo

• GarchompHits for 4×
• ZygardeHits for 4×
• KeldeoHits for 4×
• Rapid Strike UrshifuHits for 4×
• SwampertHits for 4×
• RhyperiorHits for 4×

Other Fire/Rock Pokémon

• Hisuian Growlithe
• Hisuian Arcanine
• Carkol
• Coalossal

Frequently asked questions

What is Magcargo weak to?

As a Fire/Rock type, Magcargo takes super-effective damage from Ground (4×), Water (4×), Fighting and Rock moves.

What is Magcargo resistant to?

Magcargo resists Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug, Ice, Fairy and Fire (¼×) moves.

What are the best counters to Magcargo?

Strong type-based picks include Garchomp, Zygarde and Keldeo, which hit Magcargo with super-effective attacks.