As a Fire/Rock type, Magcargo has 4 weaknesses, 7 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 4 other Pokémon share the Fire/Rock typing.

Base stats

HP: 60
Attack: 50
Defense: 120
Sp. Atk: 90
Sp. Def: 80
Speed: 30
Total: 430

Magcargo has a base stat total of 430, higher than 41% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (120). With Sp. Atk (90) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 60 HP, 120 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.

Magcargo can have the abilities Magma Armor, Flame Body and Weak Armor.

How to beat Magcargo

The best way to beat Magcargo is with Ground and Water moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting and Rock moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug, Fire, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.

Good counters: Garchomp hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fire and Rock moves. Zygarde hits for 4× with Ground-type STAB and resists its Fire and Rock moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire and Rock moves.