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Slugma is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II, known as the Lava Pokémon.
What type is Slugma?
Slugma is a Fire-type Pokémon.
What is Slugma weak to?
Slugma is weak to Water, Ground, and Rock-type attacks.
What does Slugma resist?
Slugma resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, and Fairy-type attacks.
What are Slugma's base stats?
Slugma has a base stat total of 250. Its highest base stat is Special Attack at 70. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Slugma have?
Slugma can have Magma Armor and Flame Body as standard abilities, plus Weak Armor as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
How does Slugma evolve?
Slugma evolves into Magcargo starting at level 38.
Where can you find Slugma?
Slugma can be encountered in the wild in 18 games, including Pokémon Gold, Pokémon Silver, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon Ruby. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Slugma learn?
Slugma can learn 80 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Slugma's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. fire typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Evolution Line
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 80 total
Level-Up
11 movesTM / HM
54 movesEgg Moves
9 movesMove Tutor
6 movesWhere to find· 22 games
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Gold?
3 spotsSlugma can be found in Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, and Kanto Route 18 in Pokémon Gold.
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Silver?
3 spotsSlugma can be found in Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, and Kanto Route 18 in Pokémon Silver.
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Crystal?
3 spotsSlugma can be found in Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, and Kanto Route 18 in Pokémon Crystal.
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Ruby?
1 spotSlugma can be found in Fiery Path in Pokémon Ruby.
- •Fiery Path
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Sapphire?
1 spotSlugma can be found in Fiery Path in Pokémon Sapphire.
- •Fiery Path
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Emerald?
2 spotsSlugma can be found in Fiery Path and Hoenn Route 113 in Pokémon Emerald.
- •Fiery Path
- •Hoenn Route 113
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon FireRed?
3 spotsSlugma can be found in Mt Ember B1f, Mt Ember B2f, and Mt Ember B3f in Pokémon FireRed.
- •Mt Ember B1f
- •Mt Ember B2f
- •Mt Ember B3f
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon LeafGreen?
3 spotsSlugma can be found in Mt Ember B1f, Mt Ember B2f, and Mt Ember B3f in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Mt Ember B1f
- •Mt Ember B2f
- •Mt Ember B3f
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Colosseum?
1 spotSlugma can be found in Pyrite Town Duel Square in Pokémon Colosseum.
- •Pyrite Town Duel Square
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Diamond?
2 spotsSlugma can be found in Stark Mountain Entrance and Stark Mountain Inside in Pokémon Diamond.
- •Stark Mountain Entrance
- •Stark Mountain Inside
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Pearl?
2 spotsSlugma can be found in Stark Mountain Entrance and Stark Mountain Inside in Pokémon Pearl.
- •Stark Mountain Entrance
- •Stark Mountain Inside
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Platinum?
2 spotsSlugma can be found in Stark Mountain Entrance and Stark Mountain Inside in Pokémon Platinum.
- •Stark Mountain Entrance
- •Stark Mountain Inside
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon HeartGold?
4 spotsSlugma can be found in Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, Kanto Route 18, and Violet City Pokemon Center in Pokémon HeartGold.
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Violet City Pokemon Center
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon SoulSilver?
4 spotsSlugma can be found in Kanto Route 16, Kanto Route 17, Kanto Route 18, and Violet City Pokemon Center in Pokémon SoulSilver.
- •Kanto Route 16
- •Kanto Route 17
- •Kanto Route 18
- •Violet City Pokemon Center
Slugma in Pokémon Black
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Slugma in Pokémon White
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Slugma in Pokémon Black 2
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Slugma in Pokémon White 2
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Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon X?
2 spotsSlugma can be found in Friend Safari Fire and Kalos Route 13 in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Fire
- •Kalos Route 13
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Y?
2 spotsSlugma can be found in Friend Safari Fire and Kalos Route 13 in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Fire
- •Kalos Route 13
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Omega Ruby?
1 spotSlugma can be found in Fiery Path in Pokémon Omega Ruby.
- •Fiery Path
Where can you find Slugma in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire?
1 spotSlugma can be found in Fiery Path in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire.
- •Fiery Path