Great League PvP guide
Magcargo Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Magcargo is a Fire/Rock-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #214. Its recommended PvP moveset is Ember with Rock Tomb and Overheat.
Great League
#214
Viable pick
Type
Fire/Rock
Best Fast Move
Ember
Charged Moves
Max CP
1,924
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT MAGCARGO
Is Magcargo Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magcargo is currently a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #214.
Magcargo PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #214 | 82.3 | Ember, Rock Tomb, Overheat |
| Ultra League | #790 | 56.0 | Incinerate, Rock Tomb, Heat Wave |
Best Moveset for Magcargo in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Magcargo is Ember with Rock Tomb and Overheat.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Magcargo in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Magcargo PvP Move Counts
Ember → Rock Tomb
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Ember → Overheat
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Magcargo Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Magcargo wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Magcargo Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Magcargo's Fire/Rock typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ground2.56×
- water2.56×
- fighting1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
Best Counters to Magcargo in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Magcargo in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Magcargo's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Mud Shotground
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
- Stone Edgerock
Charged Move
Super Effective
76% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Resisted
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
85% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Mud Bombground
Charged Move
Super Effective
73% HP
- Dischargeelectric
Charged Move
Neutral
24% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Resisted
- Divewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
Ratings are shown from Magcargo's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Magcargo.
Best Teammates for Magcargo in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Magcargo should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 3 of Magcargo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magcargo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magcargo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Magcargo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Magcargo's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Magcargo
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,498 | 38.5 | 2,065,115 |
| #2 | 0/11/15 | 1,499 | 39 | 2,057,078 | |
| #3 | 0/14/14 | 1,494 | 38.5 | 2,055,091 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 1,499 | 38.5 | 2,055,091 | |
| #5 | 1/14/15 | 1,499 | 38 | 2,054,773 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 1,924 | 50 | 2,844,857 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 1,919 | 50 | 2,831,047 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 1,911 | 50 | 2,826,384 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 1,911 | 50 | 2,822,456 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 1,917 | 50 | 2,822,456 |
Magcargo Stats in Pokémon GO
Magcargo's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Magcargo 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 38.5
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 108.7
- Defense
- 161
- HP
- 118
Ultra League
Magcargo 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 1,924
- Attack
- 129.4
- Defense
- 173.1
- HP
- 127
Magcargo Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Magcargo in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fire / Rock typing · Same Ember fast move · Great League #684
Same Rock / Fire typing · Fire-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #165
Shares Fire typing · Same Ember fast move · Mega Great League #123
Shares Fire typing · Same Ember fast move · Great League #624
Shares Fire typing · Same Ember fast move · Great League #708
Same Rock / Fire typing · Similar charged move types · Great League #702
More PoGoCoach tools
Magcargo Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Magcargo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magcargo's recommended PvP moveset is Ember with Rock Tomb and Overheat.
Is Magcargo good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Magcargo is currently a viable PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #214.
What counters Magcargo in Pokémon GO PvP?
Quagsire (Shadow), Vigoroth and Florges are among the strongest current counters to Magcargo in Great League.
What is Magcargo weak to in Pokémon GO?
Magcargo is weak to Ground (2.56×), Water (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).