Slugma

Slugma (Pokédex #0218) is a Fire-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 2. It is officially classified as the Lava Pokémon. It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.

As a Fire-type POKEMON, Slugma has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It takes double damage from Water, Ground, Rock moves. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy moves, taking only half damage from them.

Slugma's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 250 (moderate). Full distribution: HP 40 · ATK 40 · DEF 40 · SP.ATK 70 · SP.DEF 40 · SPD 20. Its standout stat is SP.ATK (70), which makes it best suited for special offense roles. Its abilities are Magma armor, Flame body, Weak armor, with Weak armor as its hidden ability.

Slugma stands 0.7 m (28") tall and weighs 35.0 kg (77.2 lbs). It is typically found in Mountain environments. Capture rate: 190/255 (easy to catch). Growth rate: Medium. Egg groups: Indeterminate.

Slugma is part of the Slugma → Magcargo evolution line (2-stage). Slugma is the base form and can evolve into Magcargo via Level 38.

Related POKEMON in the same evolution line: Magcargo. Click any name to view their full stats, moves, and type matchup chart.