Slugma

Slugma official artwork
#0218

Slugma

Lava Pokémon

FIRE

A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.

Slugma is No. 0218 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Fire-type Lava Pokémon. A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Slugma first belongs to Generation Ii. Slugma does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Special Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Magma Armor, Flame Body and Weak Armor, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Slugma at a glance

Type
FIRE
Weak to
WATERGROUNDROCK
Best base stat
Special Attack — 70
Abilities
Magma Armor, Flame Body, Weak Armor (Hidden)
Next evolution
Magcargo — Level 38
Height
0.7 m
Weight
35.0 kg
Generation
Generation Ii
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
190
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp40
Attack40
Defense40
Special Attack70
Special Defense40
Speed20
Total250

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Slugma is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATERGROUNDROCK

Resists

FIRE½×GRASS½×ICE½×BUG½×STEEL½×FAIRY½×

Based on Fire typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver

Pokédex entries

GameEntry
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 con­ stant search for warm places.

Level-up moves

LevelMoveTypePowerAccuracy
1SmogPOISON3070
8EmberFIRE40100
15Rock ThrowROCK5090
22HardenNORMAL
29AmnesiaPSYCHIC
36FlamethrowerFIRE90100
43Rock SlideROCK7590
50Body SlamNORMAL85100