Slugma
Slugma is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0218 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fire |
| Species | Lava Pokémon |
| Height | 0.7 m (2′04″) |
| Weight | 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Magma Armor 2. Flame Body Weak Armor (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0211 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0103 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0216 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0012 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0108 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0144 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 50 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| 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 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Slugma changes
- In Generations 2-4, Slugma has a base experience yield of 78.
- In Generations 2-7, Slugma has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex 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 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. |
| FireRed | A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places. |
| LeafGreen | It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden. |
| 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 |
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden. |
| HeartGold | It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden. |
| SoulSilver | A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places. |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden. |
| X | A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places. |
| Y | Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden. |
| Omega 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. |
| Alpha 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden. |
Moves learned by Slugma
Moves learnt by level up
Slugma does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Slugma does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Slugma cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Slugma learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smog | Poison | 30 | 70 | |
| 1 | Yawn | Normal | — | — | |
| 6 | Ember | Fire | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Rock Throw | Rock | 50 | 90 | |
| 13 | Harden | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
| 22 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 27 | Incinerate | Fire | 60 | 100 | |
| 29 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 34 | Lava Plume | Fire | 80 | 100 | |
| 36 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 41 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 43 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
| 48 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 50 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 |
Egg moves
Slugma learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slugma gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Slugma is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 05 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 24 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 35 | Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 38 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Rock Blast | Rock | 25 | 90 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 101 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 128 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 179 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | |
| 186 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 189 | Heat Crash | Fire | — | 100 | |
| 202 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 207 | Temper Flare | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Slugma sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Slugma
| Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 16, 17, 18 |
|---|---|
| Ruby Sapphire |
Fiery Path |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Mt. Ember |
| Emerald | Route 113, Fiery Path |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Stark Mountain |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 16, 17, 18 |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Route 13 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Fiery Path |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Breed Magcargo |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Stark Mountain, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Slugma |
|---|---|
| Japanese | マグマッグ (Magmag) |
| German | Schneckmag |
| French | Limagma |
| Italian | Slugma |
| Spanish | Slugma |
| Korean | 마그마그 (mageumageu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 熔岩虫 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 熔岩蟲 |
| English |
Lava Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ようがんポケモン |
| German | Lava-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Lave |
| Italian | Pokémon Lava |
| Spanish | Pokémon Lava |
| Korean | 용암포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 熔岩宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 熔岩寶可夢 |
Name origin
- slug
- snail-like terrestrial gastropod
- magma
- the melted rock in a volcano

