Slugma Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss

Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Slugma level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
4.30
15.7
3491.9s
2.55
2
4.30
15.7
3491.9s
2.55
3
4.30
15.7
3491.9s
2.55
4
4.00
14.6
3746.6s
2.38
5
4.00
14.6
3746.6s
2.38
6
4.00
14.6
3746.6s
2.38
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Slugma Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
Little League
#103 of 168 · C Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Slugma PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Slugma Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Ember
Trainer Battles
Power
4
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
5
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
10
10
1.0s
10
13
8
1.0s
13
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ember | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Rock Throw | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Slugma Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
70
Energy
-55
DPE
1.27
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
65
Energy
-50
DPE
1.3
Archetype
Effect
100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%
Trainer Battles
Power
75
Energy
-45
DPE
1.67
Archetype
Compare charged moves
70
-50
2.5s
28
70
-33
4.0s
17.5
75
-50
2.5s
30
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flame Burst | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Flame Charge | 100% | 62.5% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Rock Slide | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Slugma carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Slugma's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Rock Throw and Flame Burst make up Slugma's best raid moveset, dealing 4.3 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Slugma for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Slugma's best PvP moveset?
In Little League, the recommended moveset is Ember with Rock Slide and Flame Charge. Slugma's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Slugma learn in Pokémon GO?
Slugma can learn 2 fast moves and 3 charged moves.
How much does Slugma's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Slugma costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.








































