Flamethrower
Learned at Lv. 53
Platinum
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 15SpecialBurn
Has a chance to burn the target.
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POKÉDEX No. #218
Slugma
Lava Pokémon
It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
Weak to
Ground
Rock
Water
Height0.7 m
Weight35.0 kg
AbilitiesMagma Armor
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP40190–284
- Attack4076–196
- Defense4076–196
- Sp. Atk70130–262
- Sp. Def4076–196
- Speed2040–152
Total250
/ 720
BST250
5 percentile (1025)-166 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Mountain
Color
Red
Shape
Squiggle
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #218 |
| Hoenn | #103 |
| Kalos Mountain | #12 |
| Kitakami | #144 |
| Original Johto | #211 |
| Updated Hoenn | #108 |
| Updated Johto | #216 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
50
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Atk
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Evolution Chain
→
Level 38
#219
Magcargo
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Bug
Steel
Grass
Ice
Offensive Coverage
Slugma's Fire typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against bug, steel, grass, ice types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Slugma totals 250 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Special Attack (70) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (20).
Its Fire typing leaves Slugma with 3 weaknesses against 6 resistances. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 4 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 190, Slugma is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.7 m
Weight
35.0 kg
TypeFire
Abilities
Prevents freezing.
Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.
Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Indeterminate
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
190
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Slugma?
Slugma is a Fire type Pokémon.
What are Slugma's weaknesses?
Slugma takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock, Water type moves.
How does Slugma evolve?
Slugma evolves into Magcargo at level 38. Full evolution line: Slugma → Magcargo.
What are Slugma's base stats?
Slugma has a base stat total of 250: HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 40, Sp. Atk 70, Sp. Def 40, Speed 20. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk (70).
