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Slugma #0217 Ursaring #0219 Magcargo

• Contents
• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Slugma is a Fire type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.

Slugma

Additional artwork

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 Armor2. Flame BodyWeak 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.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
½	2	½	½	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½	2	½	½

Evolution chart

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

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.
DiamondPearlPlatinum	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.
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 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 DiamondShining Pearl	Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.

Moves learned by Slugma

• In other generations
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Slugma does not learn any level up moves 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.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Acid Armor	Poison		—	—
Curse	Ghost		—	—
Guard Swap	Psychic		—	—
Inferno	Fire		100	50
Memento	Dark		—	100
Rollout	Rock		30	90
Smokescreen	Normal		—	100
Stockpile	Normal		—	—

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		—	—

• In other generations
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Slugma sprites

Type	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal						—	—
Shiny						—	—	—

• See all Slugma sprites

Where to find Slugma

GoldSilverCrystal	Route 16, 17, 18
RubySapphire	Fiery Path
FireRedLeafGreen	Mt. Ember
Emerald	Route 113, Fiery Path
DiamondPearlPlatinum	Stark Mountain
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Route 16, 17, 18
BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
XY	Route 13
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Fiery Path
SunMoon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra SunUltra Moon	Breed Magcargo
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
SwordShield	Not available in this game
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Stark Mountain, Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Slugma questions

• What is a good LC moveset for Slugma?
• How to breed Acid Armor for my Magcargo (Slugma) in XY?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

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 #0217 Ursaring #0219 Magcargo