Slugma

#218 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Slugma

#218 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

190

284

Attack

196

Defense

196

Sp. Atk

130

262

Sp. Def

196

Speed

152

Total

250

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Weavile

Magcargo

Normal

Slugma

Lava Pokémon

#218

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

35 kg (77.2 lbs)

Abilities

Magma Armor Flame Body Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Slugma takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	-
EV yield	1 SpA
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	50

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Amorphous
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

Brilliant Diamond

Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.

Shining Pearl

Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Slugma #218	Level 38	Magcargo #219

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Brilliant Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	No game in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	Ruby in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	Sapphire in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	Emerald in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	FireRed in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	1%	-
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	No game in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	Ruby in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	Sapphire in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	Emerald in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	FireRed in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	29	1%	-

Shining Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	No game in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	Ruby in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	Sapphire in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	Emerald in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	25	4%	FireRed in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain entrance	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	1%	-
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	No game in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	Ruby in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	Sapphire in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	Emerald in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	FireRed in slot 2
Stark Mountain Stark Mountain main cavern	Walking in tall grass or a cave	29	1%	-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class
Start	Smog	Special	30	70	20
Start	Yawn	Status	-	-	10
6	Ember	Special	40	100	25
8	Rock Throw	Physical	50	90	15
13	Harden	Status	-	-	30
15	Incinerate	Special	60	100	15
20	Clear Smog	Special	50	-	15
22	Ancient Power	Special	60	100	5
29	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10
34	Lava Plume	Special	80	100	15
36	Amnesia	Status	-	-	20
41	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15
43	Recover	Status	-	-	5
48	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15
50	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

		Class
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15
-	Attract	Status	-	100	15
-	Double Team	Status	-	-	15
-	Endure	Status	-	-	10
-	Facade	Physical	70	100	20
-	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5
-	Flamethrower	Special	90	100	15
-	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30
-	Overheat	Special	130	90	5
-	Protect	Status	-	-	10
-	Reflect	Status	-	-	20
-	Rest	Status	-	-	5
-	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10
-	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15
-	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10
-	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10
-	Substitute	Status	-	-	10
-	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5
-	Swagger	Status	-	85	15
-	Will-O-Wisp	Status	-	85	15

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class
Acid Armor	Status	-	-	20
Curse	Status	-	-	10
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10
Guard Swap	Status	-	-	10
Heat Wave	Special	95	90	10
Inferno	Special	100	50	5
Memento	Status	-	100	10
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20
Smokescreen	Status	-	100	20
Spit Up	Special	-	100	10
Stockpile	Status	-	-	20
Swallow	Status	-	-	10

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Magma Armor

Ability Slot 1

Prevents freezing.

Flame Body

Ability Slot 2

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

#145

Weavile

#219

Magcargo

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