Latest Pokemon GO information about Magcargo Fire and Rock pokemon. Pokemon Go Generation 2: Fire Type Pokemon are countered by Ground Type. For Example, Phanpy (Ground type) will deal increased damage to Magcargo when using any Ground Moves against him in Gym Battles.

Additionaly, since this Pokemon is also a Rock Type.

It will suffer increased damage from Water Type Pokemon, such as Croconaw or if damaged by any Water Type Moves.

However, it will also take decreased damage when attacked by Steel, Bug, Ice, Grass, Fire and Flying moves.