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No. 0218 · Generation II · Johto

Slugma

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TL;DR. Slugma is a pure fire-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 250. Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.

Fire

Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.

Height0.7 m

Weight35.0 kg

AbilitiesMagma Armor, Flame Body

HiddenWeak Armor

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 250. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40

Attack 40

Defense 40

Sp. Attack 70

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 20

Total250

250 base stat total, the 967th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 81st among Fire-types.

70 base Special Attack, Slugma's strongest stat, ranking 53rd of 81 Fire-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Slugma in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Slugma reaches 895 CP at level 40 and 1,023 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack118

GO Defense71

GO Stamina120

Max CP (L40)895

Max CP (L50)1,011

Best buddy (L51)1,023

Raid catch CP 468–511 (L20). Weather boosted 585–639 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Slugma.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Slugma, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Slugma?

Slugma is a pure Fire-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Slugma weak to?

Slugma takes 2× damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Slugma resistant to?

Slugma resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy. It has no full immunities.

How does Slugma evolve?

Slugma evolves into Magcargo (Level 38).

What generation is Slugma from?

Slugma was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0218.

What are Slugma's base stats?

Slugma has HP 40, Attack 40, Defense 40, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 40, and Speed 20. Total base stat total: 250.

What are Slugma's abilities?

Slugma can have the abilities Magma Armor, Flame Body, plus the Hidden Ability Weak Armor.

Is Slugma legendary or mythical?

No. Slugma is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Slugma's best stat?

Slugma's highest base stat is Special Attack at 70, which ranks 53rd of 81 Fire-type Pokémon.

Is Slugma good?

Slugma has a base stat total of 250, the 967th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 81st among Fire-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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