Magcargo Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Magcargo in Pokémon Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 52 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Pearl
SinnohMagcargo Pokemon Pearl Pokedex Entry
Magcargo’s body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Water is vaporized on contact. If this Pokémon is caught in the rain, the raindrops instantly turn into steam, cloaking the area in a thick fog.
Pokemon Pearl Magcargo Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Pearl Magcargo Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Magcargo via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | fire | Lv. 1 |
| Rock Throw | rock | Lv. 1 |
| Smog | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Yawn | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Ember | fire | Lv. 8 |
| Rock Throw | rock | Lv. 11 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 16 |
| Recover | normal | Lv. 23 |
| Ancient Power | rock | Lv. 26 |
| Amnesia | psychic | Lv. 31 |
| Lava Plume | fire | Lv. 40 |
| Rock Slide | rock | Lv. 45 |
| Body Slam | normal | Lv. 52 |
| Flamethrower | fire | Lv. 61 |
| Earth Power | ground | Lv. 66 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Pearl Magcargo Locations
Magcargo can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon Pearl, including Stark Mountain Entrance and Stark Mountain Inside. The most reliable spawn is at Stark Mountain Inside, where you'll find it at Lv. 57 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate.
Stark Mountain Entrance
2 encounters- walkLv. 5520%Frequent
- walkLv. 5610%Uncommon
Stark Mountain Inside
2 encounters- walkLv. 5720%Frequent
- walkLv. 5810%Uncommon