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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Slugma.

Evolution chart

Slugma#0218
Slugma
Fire
(Level 38)
Magcargo#0219
Magcargo
Fire · Rock

Slugma changes

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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70
1YawnNormalStatus
6EmberFireSpecial 40 100
8Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
13HardenNormalStatus
20Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50
22Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
27IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100
29Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
34Lava PlumeFireSpecial 80 100
36AmnesiaPsychicStatus
41Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
43RecoverNormalStatus
48FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
50Earth PowerGroundSpecial 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.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus
CurseGhostStatus
Guard SwapPsychicStatus
InfernoFireSpecial 100 50
MementoDarkStatus 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
SmokescreenNormalStatus 100
StockpileNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Slugma is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Slugma learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1SmogPoisonSpecial 30 70
1YawnNormalStatus
6EmberFireSpecial 40 100
8Rock ThrowRockPhysical 50 90
13HardenNormalStatus
15IncinerateFireSpecial 60 100
20Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50
22Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
29Rock SlideRockPhysical 75 90
34Lava PlumeFireSpecial 80 100
36AmnesiaPsychicStatus
41Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
43RecoverNormalStatus
48FlamethrowerFireSpecial 90 100
50Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Slugma learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slugma gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus
CurseGhostStatus
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
Guard SwapPsychicStatus
Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
InfernoFireSpecial 100 50
MementoDarkStatus 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
SmokescreenNormalStatus 100
Spit UpNormalSpecial 100
StockpileNormalStatus
SwallowNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Slugma is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Slugma sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Slugma sprite from Silver Slugma sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Slugma sprite from Diamond & Pearl Slugma sprite from Black & White Slugma sprite from X & Y Slugma sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Slugma Shiny sprite from Silver Slugma Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Slugma Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Slugma Shiny sprite from Black & White Slugma Shiny sprite from X & Y

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
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