Magcargo (Japanese: マグカルゴ Magcargot) is a dual-type Fire/Rock Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Slugma starting at level 38.
Biology
Magcargo is a limbless, snail-like Pokémon consisting almost entirely of bright red magma. Its oval eyes are large and yellow with small pupils, and extend upward from its head. It has a bulbous snout and a wide mouth, with two drops of magma dangling from each side of its upper jaw. Magcargo's back is protected by a gray, spherical shell composed of hardened, but brittle magma, forming irregular lumps and plates. A streak of fire leaks from the side of its shell. Magcargo's lower body is amorphous and covered in bubbles of magma.
Magcargo's internal body temperature can reach over 18,000 °F (10,000 °C), causing it to evaporate water on contact. Flames circulate throughout its body, occasionally spouting through cracks in its shell. While its shell is brittle enough to be shattered with a slight touch, Magcargo can reform its body by dipping itself in magma. It can be found in mountainous regions, and has been living in volcano craters for tens of thousands of years.
In the anime
Major appearances
Multiple Magcargo debuted in Some Like it Hot. Egan was trying to catch one, but kept failing. However, after he applied Misty's strategies, he managed to catch an unusually large Magcargo.
A normal-sized Magcargo appeared in Love, Pokémon Style!, under the ownership of Macy. It had evolved from her Slugma, off-screen, sometime after battling Ash.
A Magcargo nicknamed Mag appeared in Poetry Commotion!, under the ownership of Flannery. It had evolved from one of her two Slugma. Magcargo was the first Pokémon used in Flanney's Gym battle against Ash. It faced off against his Corphish, but eventually lost despite a hard-fought match.
Minor appearances
A Coordinator's Magcargo briefly appeared in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.
A Coordinator's Magcargo appeared in Another One Gabites the Dust!, where it was participating in the Performance Stage of the Chocovine Contest.
A Coordinator's Magcargo appeared in Playing the Performance Encore!, where it was used in the Battle Stage of the Daybreak Contest along with a Stantler.
A Trainer's Magcargo appeared in A Crowning Moment of Truth!, where it was among the Pokémon attending Wela Fire Festival.
Pokédex entries
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Entry
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EP240
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Magcargo
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Ash's Pokédex
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Magcargo, the Lava Pokémon. Magcargo lives primarily in volcanic regions and occasionally emits the lava from its back that circles its body.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A giant Magcargo first appeared in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, under the control of Carl.
A Magcargo appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Magcargo appeared under the ownership of Flannery in Bubble Bubble Toil and Azumarill I.
A Magcargo was one of the Pokémon used by Team Magma, as first seen in What Would You Do for a Whismur?.
The Battle Tower rented a Magcargo, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII. It reappeared in The Final Battle IX.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Magcargo appeared in GDZ67, under the ownership of a monk.
In the TCG
- Main article: Magcargo (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Johto #212
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Gold
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The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
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Silver
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Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
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Crystal
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Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
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Stadium 2
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The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #104
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Magcargo's shell is actually its skin that hardened as a result of cooling. Its shell is very brittle and fragile - just touching it causes it to crumble apart. This Pokémon returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma.
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Sapphire
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Magcargo's body temperature is approximately 18,000 degrees F. 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.
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Emerald
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The shell on its back is made of hardened magma. Tens of thousands of years spent living in volcanic craters have turned Magcargo's bodies into magma.
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FireRed
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Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
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LeafGreen
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The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #217
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Diamond
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Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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The shell on its back is just skin that has cooled and hardened. It breaks easily with a slight touch.
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SoulSilver
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Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
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White
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Black 2
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Its body temperature is roughly 18,000 degrees F. Flames spout from gaps in its hardened shell.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #013
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Hoenn #109
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X
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Its brittle shell occasionally spouts intense flames that circulate throughout its body.
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Y
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Its body is as hot as lava and is always billowing. Flames will occasionally burst from its shell.
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Omega Ruby
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Magcargo's shell is actually its skin that hardened as a result of cooling. Its shell is very brittle and fragile - just touching it causes it to crumble apart. This Pokémon returns to its original size by dipping itself in magma.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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Stats
Base stats
Generation II-VI
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 410
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Generation VII-present
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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60
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120 - 167
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230 - 324
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 430
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magcargo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magcargo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magcargo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magcargo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Magcargo in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Magcargo in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magcargo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magcargo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Magcargo can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Magcargo cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magcargo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magcargo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Magcargo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Magcargo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Burn ×2)
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Loops: 4
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Min. exp.: 70
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Max. exp.: 90
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Browser entry R-139
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Magcargo scatters lava as it crawls. It will chase after Rangers.
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Trivia
Origin
Magcargo is based on a snail, likely the Victaphanta atramentariaor the Platymma tweediei, with a body of lava and a shell of rock. It may also be based on the Cherufe, mythical evil creatures of rock and magma that inhabit the magma pools found deep within Chilean volcanoes. In legends, they are the main sources of earthquakes in Chile.
Name origin
Magcargo and Magcargot are a combination of magma (intrusive molten rock) and escargot (French for snail). Cargo may also refer to the shell it carries, which it lacked as a Slugma.
In other languages
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Title
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Japanese
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マグカルゴ Magcargot
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From magma, escargot, and cargo
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French
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Volcaropod
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From volcan and gastéropode
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Spanish
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Magcargo
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Same as English name
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German
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Magcargo
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Magcargo
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Same as English name
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Korean
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마그카르고 Magcargo
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Transliteration of its Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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熔岩蝸牛 / 熔岩蜗牛 Róngyánguāniú / Róngyánwōniú
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Literally "Lava snail"
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Cantonese Chinese
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More languages
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Russian
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Магкарго Magkargo
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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มักคาร์โก Magcargo
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Transcription of Japanese name
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