Slugma: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP40115–147190–284

Atk4054–10176–196

Def4054–10176–196

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD4054–10176–196

Spe2036–7940–152

Total250Higher than 5% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

GroundRockWater

Resists

½×

BugFairyFireGrassIceSteel

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostElectricPsychicDragonDark

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 20); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+79Max72No SP40Min36Scarf118Tailwind158

At max Speed, Slugma outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon cannot be frozen. Gaining this Ability while frozen cures it.
Everything about Magma Armor →
Other Pokémon with Magma Armor 2
Magcargo Camerupt
30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be burned.
Everything about Flame Body →
Other Pokémon with Flame Body 20
Ponyta Rapidash Magmar Moltres Magcargo Magby Magmortar Heatran Litwick Lampent Chandelure Larvesta Volcarona Fletchinder Talonflame Carkol Coalossal Sizzlipede Centiskorch Charcadet
If a physical attack hits this Pokémon, Defense is lowered by 1, Speed is raised by 2.
Everything about Weak Armor →
Other Pokémon with Weak Armor 23
Onix Omanyte Omastar Kabuto Kabutops Magcargo Galarian Corsola Skarmory Roggenrola Boldore Dwebble Crustle Garbodor Vanillite Vanillish Vanilluxe Vullaby Mandibuzz Sinistea Polteageist Cursola Armarouge Ceruledge

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

0.39% of teams · rank #69 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability
Nature: Bold
EVs: 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD
Tera Type: Fairy

Stealth Rock
Lava Plume
Recover
Tera Blast

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.26%
Rated 1500+0.29%
Rated 1630+0.39%
Rated 1760+0.29%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.39%

Moves

Items

Abilities

54.7%
45.3%
0%

EV spreads

Bold 196 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpD54.6%
Bold 36 HP / 196 Def / 116 SpA / 116 Spe21.9%
Modest 196 Def / 196 SpA / 116 Spe20.2%
Calm 36 HP / 36 Def / 36 SpA / 196 SpD3.2%
Modest 196 HP / 36 Def / 196 SpA / 36 SpD0%

Tera types

Fairy54.6%
Ghost42.1%
Flying3.2%
Normal0%

Common teammates

Evolution

#0218SlugmaFire
1. Level 38
  #0219MagcargoFireRock

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

1Smog40% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec3070%20

1YawnPuts the target to sleep after 1 turn.NormalStatus——10

6Ember10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec40100%25

8Rock ThrowNo additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

13HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.NormalStatus——30

20Clear SmogResets all of the target's stat stages to 0.PoisonSpec50—15

22Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5

27IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15

29Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

34Lava Plume30% chance to burn adjacent Pokémon.FireSpec80100%15

36AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20

41Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

43RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5

48Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

50Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TM / HM / TR 39

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM35Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM128AmnesiaRaises the user's Sp. Def by 2.PsychicStatus——20

TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15

TM186High HorsepowerNo additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10

TM202Pain SplitShares HP of user and target equally.NormalStatus——20

TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Egg moves 8

EggAcid ArmorRaises the user's Defense by 2.PoisonStatus——20

EggCurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

EggGuard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.PsychicStatus——10

EggInferno100% chance to burn the target.FireSpec10050%5

EggMementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

EggRolloutPower doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns.RockPhys3090%20

EggSmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

EggStockpileRaises user's Defense, Sp. Def by 1. Max 3 uses.NormalStatus——20

Biology

Slugma is a slug-like Pokémon. Its body is composed entirely of molten magma, which it uses as a circulatory system. It has to continue moving, as otherwise its body would cool and harden, causing chunks to fall off and decrease Slugma's size.

Slugma also has two flames atop its head, acting as feelers. Its evolution is Magcargo, a snail-like Pokémon.

Design & origin

Slugma's name is a combination of "slug" and "magma".

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Lava Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Red

: Mountain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Johto#211Original Hoenn#103Updated Johto#216Mountain Kalos#012New Hoenn#108Kitakami#144

Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Y
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.
Emerald
SLUGMA does not have any blood in its body. Instead, intensely hot magma circulates throughout this Pokémon’s body, carrying essential nutrients and oxygen to its organs.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
Molten magma courses throughout SLUGMA’s circulatory system. If this Pokémon is chilled, the magma cools and hardens. Its body turns brittle and chunks fall off, reducing its size.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
These group together in areas that are hotter than normal. If it cools off, its skin hardens.
Crystal
A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · X
It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold

Names around the world

English: Slugma
Japanese: マグマッグ
Japanese (romaji): Magmag
Korean: 마그마그
Chinese (Traditional): 熔岩蟲
Chinese (Simplified): 熔岩虫
French: Limagma
German: Schneckmag
Spanish: Slugma
Italian: Slugma

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 1 SpA
: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 50
: Medium

Breeding

: Amorphous
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Alpha Sapphire 1 area

Fiery PathEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 8

Omega Ruby 1 area

Fiery PathEncountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave · Lv 8

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 13Smashing rocks · Lv 26–28

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Fire)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 13Smashing rocks · Lv 26–28

Colosseum 1 area

Pyrite Town (Duel Square)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 30

SoulSilver 4 areas

Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Violet City (Pokemon Center)Receive egg as a gift · Lv 1

HeartGold 4 areas

Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Violet City (Pokemon Center)Receive egg as a gift · Lv 1

Platinum 2 areas

Stark Mountain entranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
Stark Mountain main cavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53

Pearl 2 areas

Stark Mountain entranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Stark Mountain main cavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29

Diamond 2 areas

Stark Mountain entranceWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Stark Mountain main cavernWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29

LeafGreen 3 areas

Mount Ember (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–30
Mount Ember (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–32
Mount Ember (B3F)Smashing rocks, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–36

FireRed 3 areas

Mount Ember (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–30
Mount Ember (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22–32
Mount Ember (B3F)Smashing rocks, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–36

Emerald 2 areas

Fiery PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
Road 113Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–16

Sapphire 1 area

Fiery PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Ruby 1 area

Fiery PathWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15

Crystal 3 areas

Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29

Silver 3 areas

Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27

Gold 3 areas

Road 16Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27
Road 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Road 18Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.