#218 Slugma

#218 Slugma

Height0.7 m(2'04")
Weight35 kg(77.2 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 2

Slugma's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 40
221
Attack 40
116
Defense 40
116
Sp. Atk 70
176
Sp. Def 40
116
Speed 20
76
821
Type Effectiveness

Slugma Abilities

Prevents freezing.

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

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Slugma Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Smogpoisonspecial3070Level 1The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.
YawnnormalstatusLevel 1The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.
Emberfirespecial40100Level 6The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Rock Throwrockphysical5090Level 8The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to inflict damage.
HardennormalstatusLevel 13The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to boost its Defense stat.
Clear Smogpoisonspecial50Level 20The user attacks the target by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are eliminated.
Ancient Powerrockspecial60100Level 22The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also boost all the user's stats at once.
Incineratefirespecial60100Level 27The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.
Rock Sliderockphysical7590Level 29Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Lava Plumefirespecial80100Level 34The user torches everything around it in an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those it hits with a burn.
AmnesiapsychicstatusLevel 36The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.
Body Slamnormalphysical85100Level 41The user attacks by dropping onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
RecovernormalstatusLevel 43The user regenerates its cells, restoring its own HP by up to half its max HP.
Flamethrowerfirespecial90100Level 48The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Earth Powergroundspecial90100Level 50The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
Bulldozegroundphysical60100TMThe user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Earthquakegroundphysical100100TMThe user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
EndurenormalstatusTMThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. This move's chance of failing rises if used in succession.
Facadenormalphysical70100TMThis move's power is doubled if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Fire Blastfirespecial11085TMThe target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Fire Spinfirespecial3585TMThe user traps the target inside a fierce vortex of fire that inflicts damage for four to five turns.
Flame Chargefirephysical50100TMCloaking itself in flame, the user attacks the target. Then, building up momentum, the user boosts its Speed stat.
Heat Crashfirephysical100TMThe user slams into the target with its flame-covered body. The more the user outweighs the target, the greater the move's power.
Heat Wavefirespecial9590TMThe user attacks by exhaling hot breath on opposing Pokémon. This may also leave them with a burn.
High Horsepowergroundphysical9595TMThe user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Iron DefensesteelstatusTMThe user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
Light ScreenpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.
Mud Shotgroundspecial5595TMThe user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
Mud Slapgroundspecial20100TMThe user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Overheatfirespecial13090TMThe user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Pain SplitnormalstatusTMThe user adds its HP to the target's HP, then equally splits the combined HP between the target and itself.
Power Gemrockspecial80100TMThe user attacks with a ray of light that sparkles as if it were made of gemstones.
ProtectnormalstatusTMThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
ReflectpsychicstatusTMA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.
RestpsychicstatusTMThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.
Rock Blastrockphysical2590TMThe user attacks by hurling hard rocks at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.
Rock Tombrockphysical6095TMThe user hurls boulders at the target to inflict damage. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by cutting off its movement.
SandstormrockstatusTMA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to damage all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. The sandstorm also boosts the Sp. Def stats of Rock types.
Sleep TalknormalstatusTMThe user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. This move can only be used while the user is asleep.
Smack Downrockphysical50100TMThe user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. If the target is in the air, it will be knocked down to the ground.
Stealth RockrockstatusTMThe user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap damages opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stone Edgerockphysical10080TMThe user stabs the target with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
SubstitutenormalstatusTMThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its own HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Sunny DayfirestatusTMThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type attacks. The sunlight also lowers the power of Water-type attacks.
Take Downnormalphysical9085TMA reckless full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Temper Flarefirephysical75100TMSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.
Tera Blastnormalspecial80100TMIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.
Will O Wispfirestatus85TMThe user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
Acid ArmorpoisonstatusEggThe user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply boosting its Defense stat.
CurseghoststatusEggA move that has different effects depending on whether the user is a Ghost type or not.
Guard SwappsychicstatusEggThe user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.
Infernofirespecial10050EggThe user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.
Mementodarkstatus100EggThe user faints. In return, the target's Attack and Sp. Atk stats are harshly lowered.
Rolloutrockphysical3090EggThe user continually rolls into the target over five turns. This attack becomes more powerful each time it hits.
Smokescreennormalstatus100EggThe user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target's accuracy.
StockpilenormalstatusEggThe user stores power and boosts its Defense and Sp. Def stats. This move can be used up to three times.

Slugma Sprites

Pokedex Entries
Gold

It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.

Silver

A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a con­ stant search for warm places.

Crystal

These group to­ gether in areas that are hotter than normal. If it cools off, its skin hardens.

Ruby

Molten magma courses throughout SLUGMA’s circulatory system. If this POKéMON is chilled, the magma cools and hardens. Its body turns brittle and chunks fall off, reducing its size.

Sapphire

SLUGMA does not have any blood in its body. Instead, intensely hot magma circulates throughout this POKéMON’s body, carrying essential nutrients and oxygen to its organs.

In Other Languages

Slugma's Japanese name is Magmag (マグマッグ). Here are all the official names for Slugma across different languages:

JapaneseマグマッグMagmag
Korean마그마그
Chinese (Traditional)熔岩蟲
FrenchLimagma
GermanSchneckmag
SpanishSlugma
ItalianSlugma
Chinese (Simplified)熔岩虫

Slugma Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time5,120 steps(20 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate190
Base Friendship70
Growth RateMedium
Base Experience50

How to Get Slugma

Slugma can be encountered in the wild across multiple Pokemon games. Here is how to obtain Slugma in every game where it is available:

FAQ

About Slugma

Slugma is a Fire-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 250, Slugma is classified as a Lava Pokémon and is part of the Slugma → Magcargo evolution line.

In competitive play, Slugma is placed in the Untiered tier where it holds a 0% usage rate. Its key abilities are Magma Armor and Flame Body and Weak Armor, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Slugma is weak to Water, Ground, Rock-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Slugma can learn 80 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include . Standing at 0.7m tall and weighing 35kg, Slugma has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Johto region games.