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Slugma(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fire-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the second generation games Gold and Silver. It evolves into Magcargo starting at level 38.

Physiology and Behaviour

Appearances

Main Pokémon games

Other Pokémon games

Super Smash Bros. series

Trophy descriptions

In the anime

Origin and inspiration

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title Entry
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
Pokémon Silver A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Pokémon Crystal These group together in areas that are hotter than normal. If it cools off, its skin hardens.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby 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.
Pokémon Sapphire 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.
Pokémon Emerald 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.
Pokémon FireRed A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Pokémon LeafGreen It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Pokémon Pearl Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Pokémon Platinum Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Pokémon HeartGold It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
Pokémon SoulSilver A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Pokémon White Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Pokémon Black 2 Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Pokémon White 2 Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Pokémon Y Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Pokémon Shining Pearl Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet Its lava body can cool and chip away at times, but a magma bath will heal it right up.
Pokémon Violet It's said that in ancient times, when volcanoes were more active, there were many more Slugma than there are now.

Game locations

Title Location(s)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold
Routes 16, 17, and 18
Pokémon Silver
Routes 16, 17, and 18
Pokémon Crystal
Routes 16, 17, and 18Day
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Fiery Path
Pokémon Sapphire
Fiery Path
Pokémon Emerald
Route 113, Fiery Path
Pokémon FireRed
Mt. Ember
Pokémon LeafGreen
Mt. Ember
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Stark Mountain
Pokémon Pearl
Stark Mountain
Pokémon Platinum
Stark Mountain
Pokémon HeartGold
Routes 16, 17, and 18
Pokémon SoulSilver
Routes 16, 17, and 18
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 13 (Rock Smash)
Friend Safari (Fire)
Pokémon Y
Route 13 (Rock Smash)
Friend Safari (Fire)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Fiery Path
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Fiery Path
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Breed Magcargo
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Breed Magcargo
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Stark Mountain
Grand Underground - Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Stark Mountain
Grand Underground - Volcanic Cave, Sandsear Cave, Typhlo Cavern
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool
Pokémon Violet
Oni Mountain, Infernal Pass, Crystal Pool

Evolution

Slugma
Reach level 38.
Magcargo
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Base Stats

Base Stats
HP 40
Attack 40
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 20
Total 250

Moveset

Main article: Slugma/moveset

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites and renders
Gold
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Silver
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Crystal
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Emerald
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Heart Soul
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Black White
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Black 2 White 2
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X Y
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Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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Scarlet Violet
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Trivia