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Slugma

Slugma

#103 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Slugma

#103 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

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

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.

Ursaring

Magcargo

Slugma normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Slugma sprite

Shiny

Slugma

Lava Pokémon

#103
Fire

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

35 kg (77.2 lbs)

Abilities

Magma ArmorFlame Body

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Water

Ground

Rock

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

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

Pokémon 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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Slugma

Slugma

#103

Level 38

Magcargo

Magcargo

#104

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Fiery Path

Walking in tall grass or a cave1510%

-

Route 113

Road 113

Walking in tall grass or a cave1510%

-

Route 113

Road 113

Walking in tall grass or a cave1410%

-

Route 113

Road 113

Walking in tall grass or a cave165%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartSmogPoisonPhysical207020

An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.

StartYawnNormalStatus--10

Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.

8EmberFireSpecial4010025

A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.

15Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015

Throws small rocks to strike the foe.

22HardenNormalStatus--30

Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE.

29AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.

36FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.

43Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.

50Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalPhysical110015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial140905

Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.

Defense CurlNormalStatus--40

Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.

Mud-SlapGroundPhysical2010010

Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.

Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Uses an available move randomly while asleep.

SnoreNormalPhysical4010015

A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.

SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.

SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus--40

Liquifies the user’s body to sharply raise DEFENSE.

Heat WaveFireSpecial1009010

Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Magma Armor

Prevents freezing.

Prevents freezing.

Flame Body

Burns the foe on contact.

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

#217

Ursaring

#104

Magcargo

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