Slugma
Slugma is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Lava Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 218 |
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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 № | 211 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 103 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 216 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 012 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 108 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Special Attack |
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Catch rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 50 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Amorphous |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 40 | 190 | 284 | |
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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. |
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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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Smog | Poison | ![]() | 30 | 70 |
1 | Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
6 | Ember | Fire | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
8 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
13 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Clear Smog | Poison | ![]() | 50 | — |
22 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 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 in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slugma egg moves page.
Moves learnt by TM
Slugma is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
50 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
58 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Slugma learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Smog | Poison | ![]() | 30 | 70 |
1 | Yawn | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
6 | Ember | Fire | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
8 | Rock Throw | Rock | ![]() | 50 | 90 |
13 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Clear Smog | Poison | ![]() | 50 | — |
22 | Ancient Power | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
27 | Flame Burst | Fire | ![]() | 70 | 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 in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Slugma egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Acid Armor | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
Curse | Ghost | ![]() | — | — |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Guard Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
Inferno | Fire | ![]() | 100 | 50 |
Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Rollout | Rock | ![]() | 30 | 90 |
Smokescreen | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Spit Up | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Stockpile | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Swallow | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Move Tutor moves
Slugma can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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After You | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Earth Power | Ground | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
Pain Split | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Slugma is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
43 | Flame Charge | Fire | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
50 | Overheat | Fire | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | ![]() | — | 85 |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
83 | Infestation | Bug | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
96 | Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Slugma can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Defense Curl | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Slugma sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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Where to find Slugma
Gold Silver Crystal |
Route 16, 17, 18 |
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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 |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Slugma |
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Japanese | マグマッグ (Magmag) |
German | Schneckmag |
French | Limagma |
Name origin
- slug
- snail-like terrestrial gastropod
- magma
- the melted rock in a volcano