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Slugma

Slugma

#218 in the X and Y Pokédex • Lava Pokémon

Slugma

#218 in the X and Y 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.

Weavile

Magcargo

Slugma normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Slugma sprite

Shiny

Slugma

Lava Pokémon

#218
Fire

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

35 kg (77.2 lbs)

Abilities

Magma ArmorFlame BodyWeak Armor(Hidden Ability)

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×

Fairy

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Mountain Kalos #12
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 X box art

Pokémon X

A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.

Pokémon Y box art

Pokémon Y

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.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Slugma

Slugma

#218

Level 38

Magcargo

Magcargo

#219

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 13

Road 13

Smashing rocks2630%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Smashing rocks284%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Fire)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 13

Road 13

Smashing rocks2630%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Smashing rocks284%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Fire)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 2

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartSmogPoisonSpecial307020

The target is attacked with a discharge of filthy gases. This may also poison the target.

StartYawnNormalStatus--10

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn.

5EmberFireSpecial4010025

The target is attacked with small flames. This may also leave the target with a burn.

10Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the target to attack.

14HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

19RecoverNormalStatus--5

Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

23Flame BurstFireSpecial7010015

The user attacks the target with a bursting flame. The bursting flame damages Pokémon next to the target as well.

28Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

32AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

37Lava PlumeFireSpecial8010015

The user torches everything around it with an inferno of scarlet flames. This may also leave those hit with a burn.

41Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

46Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

50FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

55Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM43Flame ChargeFirePhysical5010020

Cloaking itself in flame, the user attacks. Then, building up more power, the user raises its Speed stat.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM50OverheatFireSpecial130905

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM59IncinerateFireSpecial6010015

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

TM61Will-O-WispFireStatus-8515

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM83InfestationBugSpecial2010020

The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM96Nature PowerNormalStatus--20

An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Acid ArmorPoisonStatus--20

The user alters its cellular structure to liquefy itself, sharply raising its Defense stat.

CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Guard SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Heat WaveFireSpecial959010

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

InfernoFireSpecial100505

The user attacks by engulfing the target in an intense fire. This leaves the target with a burn.

MementoDarkStatus-10010

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the target over five turns. It becomes more powerful each time it hits.

SmokescreenNormalStatus-10020

The user releases an obscuring cloud of smoke or ink. This lowers the target’s accuracy.

Spit UpNormalSpecial-10010

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the move’s power.

StockpileNormalStatus--20

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def stats. The move can be used three times.

SwallowNormalStatus--10

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more 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 attacker.

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

Weak Armor(Hidden Ability)

Physical attacks lower its Defense stat and raise its Speed stat.

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

#461

Weavile

#219

Magcargo

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