Slugma

#216 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Slugma

#216 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver 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

Shiny

Slugma

Lava Pokémon

#216

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

35 kg (77.2 lbs)

Abilities

Magma Armor Flame Body

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×

Growth

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

Pokédexes	Updated Johto #216
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.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Slugma #216	Level 38	Magcargo #217

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

HeartGold

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 16 Road 16	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	-
Route 16 Road 16	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	1%	-
Route 17 Road 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	20%	During the day
Route 17 Road 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	10%	Radio off, During the day
Route 17 Road 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	29	4%	-
Route 17 Road 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	29	1%	-
Route 18 Road 18	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	-
Route 18 Road 18	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	1%	-
Violet City Violet City (Pokemon Center)	Receive egg as a gift	1	100%	Input correct password

SoulSilver

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 16 Road 16	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	-
Route 16 Road 16	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	1%	-
Route 17 Road 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	20%	During the day
Route 17 Road 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	10%	Radio off, During the day
Route 17 Road 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	29	4%	-
Route 17 Road 17	Walking in tall grass or a cave	29	1%	-
Route 18 Road 18	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	4%	-
Route 18 Road 18	Walking in tall grass or a cave	27	1%	-
Violet City Violet City (Pokemon Center)	Receive egg as a gift	1	100%	Input correct password

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Smog	Special	20	70	20	The foe is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. It may also poison the target.
Start	Yawn	Status	-	-	10	The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.
8	Ember	Special	40	100	25	The foe is attacked with small flames. The target may also be left with a burn.
11	Rock Throw	Physical	50	90	15	The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
16	Harden	Status	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
23	Recover	Status	-	-	5	A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its max HP.
26	Ancient Power	Special	60	100	5	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
31	Amnesia	Status	-	-	20	The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.
38	Lava Plume	Special	80	100	15	An inferno of scarlet flames washes over all Pokémon in battle. It may also inflict burns.
41	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
46	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
53	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
56	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM16	Light Screen	Status	-	-	30	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Status	-	-	20	A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM35	Flamethrower	Special	95	100	15	The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	120	85	5	The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM50	Overheat	Special	140	90	5	The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Status	-	75	15	The user shoots a sinister, bluish white flame at the foe to inflict a burn.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Ancient Power	Special	60	100	5	The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Heat Wave	Special	100	90	10	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Pain Split	Status	-	-	20	The user adds its HP to the foe’s HP, then equally shares the combined HP with the foe.
Rollout	Physical	30	90	20	The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Acid Armor	Status	-	-	40	The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all the other types.
Heat Wave	Special	100	90	10	The user exhales a heated breath on the foe to attack. It may also leave the target with a burn.
Memento	Status	-	100	10	The user faints upon using this move. In return, it sharply lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk.
Smokescreen	Status	-	100	20	The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. It reduces the foe’s accuracy.
Spit Up	Special	-	100	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack.
Stockpile	Status	-	-	20	The user charges up power, and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.
Swallow	Status	-	-	10	The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Magma Armor

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Pokémon from becoming frozen.

Prevents freezing.

Flame Body

Ability Slot 2

Contact with the Pokémon may burn the foe.

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

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Weavile

#217

Magcargo

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