Magcargo

dp4-45

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

Magcargo - Great Encounters (dp4-45) illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita

Card Information

Set:
Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl)
Number:
45/106
Rarity:
Uncommon
Artist:
Mitsuhiro Arita
Pokédex:
#219

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Pokémon Details

Type:
Fire
HP:
90
Evolves From:
Slugma

Abilities

Magma Armor (Poké-Body)

Magcargo can't be Asleep or Paralyzed.

Attacks

Lava Plume

Cost: Fire, Fire, Colorless (60)

You may discard the top card of your deck. If you do, the Defending Pokémon is now Burned.

Battle Stats

Weaknesses:
Water (+20)
Retreat Cost:
3

Flavor Text

Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.

Supertype:
Pokémon
Types:
Fire
Subtypes:
Stage 1