Slugma pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
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Name origin

slug: snail-like terrestrial gastropod
magma: the melted rock in a volcano

Pokedex data

National №	218
Type	Fire
Species	Lava Pokémon
Height	2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight	77.2 lbs (35.0 kg)
Abilities	Flame Body Magma Armor Weak Armor (Dream World)
Local №	211 (Gold, Silver) 103 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 216 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese	Magumaggu

Breeding

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Special Attack
Catch rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	78
Growth Rate	Medium Fast

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
	½	2		½	½			2			½	2				½

Slugma stats

The base stats for Slugma are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP	40	190 - 284
Attack	40	76 - 196
Defense	40	76 - 196
Sp. Atk	70	130 - 262
Sp. Def	40	76 - 196
Speed	20	40 - 152
Total	250

Pokedex descriptions

Gold LeafGreen HeartGold	It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
Silver FireRed SoulSilver	A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Crystal	These group together 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.
Emerald	It is a species of POKéMON that lives in volcanic areas. If its body cools, its skin hardens and immobilizes it. To avoid that, it sleeps near magma.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.

Evolution chart

#218
Slugma
Fire →
(Level 38)

#219
Magcargo
Fire · Rock

Slugma learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Smog	Poison	Special	20	70
1	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
5	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
10	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
14	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Recover	Normal	Status	-	-
23	Flame Burst	Fire	Special	70	100
28	Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
32	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
37	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
41	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
46	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
50	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
55	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100

Slugma learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Smog	Poison	Special	20	70
1	Yawn	Normal	Status	-	-
8	Ember	Fire	Special	40	100
11	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
16	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-
23	Recover	Normal	Status	-	-
26	Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
31	Amnesia	Psychic	Status	-	-
38	Lava Plume	Fire	Special	80	100
41	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
46	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
53	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
56	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Egg moves

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Slugma learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Slugma egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Acid Armor	Poison	Status	-	-
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Smokescreen	Normal	Status	-	100
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-
Inferno	Fire	Special	100	50

Slugma learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Slugma egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Acid Armor	Poison	Status	-	-
Curse	Ghost	Status	-	-
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Memento	Dark	Status	-	100
Smokescreen	Normal	Status	-	100
Spit Up	Normal	Special	-	100
Stockpile	Normal	Status	-	-
Swallow	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Slugma can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Pain Split	Normal	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Slugma can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Ancientpower	Rock	Special	60	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Heat Wave	Fire	Special	100	90
Iron Defense	Steel	Status	-	-
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Slugma is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: II III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Slugma is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Flame Charge	Fire	Physical	50	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100
61	Will-o-wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Slugma is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	-	-
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	-	-
35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	140	90
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
61	Will-o-wisp	Fire	Status	-	75
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: II III IV V

Slugma sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Slugma

Gold Silver	Route 16, 17, 18
Crystal	Route 16, 17, 18
Ruby Sapphire	Fiery Path
LeafGreen FireRed	Mt. Ember
Emerald	Route 113, Fiery Path
Diamond Pearl	Stark Mountain
Platinum	Stark Mountain
HeartGold SoulSilver	Route 16, 17, 18

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★	2
Power	★★★	3
Skill	★★★	3
Stamina	★★★★	4
Jump	★★	2
Total		14

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Slugma

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Breeding

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Type defenses

Slugma stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

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Egg moves

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Slugma sprites

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