Magcargo nicknames

a red snail-like Pokémon with a charcoal-coloured shell.

Magcargo was introduced in Generation 2 with a dual Fire/Rock typing. It evolves from Slugma at Level 38.

Origins

Magcargo is a red snail-like Pokémon with a charcoal-coloured shell, yellow eyes and a flame coming out of its shell. Its internal body temperature can reach over 10,000°C/18,000°F and its shell is so brittle that even the slightest touch can shatter it.

Nicknames

My methodology for nicknames is as follows:

I rank nicknames by lettered tiers: S, A, B, C, and D. S is the best and D is the worst.
I’ll usually list my inspiration for a nickname so you know where they came from

Also: all Fire type nicknames apply here since Magcargo is a Fire type.

With all that said, let’s look at those Magcargo nicknames!

S-Tier

Clastrodon - clast + Gastrodon

A-Tier

Molly - after mollusc
Krakatoa
Vesuvius - too soon?
Etna - because, look at it!
Tambora
Stromboli - a volcano in Italy. Also a tasty baked good!
Caldera - a large depression formed when a volcano erupts and collapses.
Cotopaxi
BurnieCindrs
Hekla
Mr Burns
Blurb - from Breath of Fire
SandClod - from Breath of Fire
Bit - from Legend of Zelda
DisasterGirl

B-Tier

ʻAʻā
ʻScoria
Lucinder
Lavagirl
Shelley
Mantle
Keong Emas
Merapi
Erebus
Kemberly
HardRockCafe
Diesel
Fireslime
Chariot

C-Tier

Torrid
Singe
Hearth
Tecciztecatl
Do Not Touch
Hot Stuff
Visco
Sloppy Joe
Chili - I wish ChiliConCargo would fit
Sauna
Burnt Ends
Slimabean
Prodigy
Microlino
Firestarter - after the Stephen King novel
Glow
Sunscorch
Scorch
Pepper

Do you have a favourite Magcargo nickname or have a suggestion of your own? If you like any of my nicknames or want to suggest one of your own, head over to the contact me link on the left and email me your suggestion!

Date created: 16 Jun 2025