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Slugma (マグマッグ Magmag)
Artwork		General

		National Dex:	#218
		Evolves From:	None
		Evolves Into:	Magcargo
		Generation:	Generation II
		Pronunciation:	$SLUG-ma$
		Icon(s):
Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	40	Species:	Lava Pokémon
Attack:	40	Type(s):	Fire
Defense:	40	Height:	2'04"
Special Atk:	70	Weight:	77.2 lbs
Special Def:	40	Abilities:	Magma Armor Flame Body
Speed:	20	Pokédex Color:	Red
Stat Total:	250	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
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Slugma (Japanese: マグマッグ Magmag) is a Fire-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III. It always crawls because if it stops, it will harden. Slugma is #218 in the Pokédex and first makes its appearance in Generation II. Slugma evolves into Magcargo at level 38.

Appearance

Slugma is a red, slug-like Pokémon that appears to be made completely out of magma. It has droplet shaped fangs on the bottom of its mouth and has yellow eyes with ponytail-like fire coming off of its head. It first made its appearance in the anime as Macy's Pokémon and was used to battle Ash in the Silver Conference.

Moves

Ember: LV 8
Rock Throw: LV 15
Harden: LV 22
Amnesia: LV 29
Flamethrower: LV 36
Rock Slide: LV 43
Body Slam: LV 50

Evolution

Slugma evolves into Magcargo at level 38.

Game info

Game locations

Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Slugma Locations
Gold/Silver	Route 16-18	Rare
Crystal	Route 16-18	Uncommon
Ruby/ Sapphire	Fiery Path	Uncommon
Emerald	Fiery Path, Route 113	Uncommon
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Mt. Ember	Common
Diamond/ Pearl	Stark Mountain	Rare
Platinum	Stark Mountain	Rare
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Route 16-18	Uncommon
Black/White	Trade	None

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Slugma did not appear during the Generation I games.
Gold
It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
Silver
A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Crystal
These group together in areas that are hotter than normal. If it cools off, its skin hardens.
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.
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.
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.
FireRed
A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
LeafGreen
It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
Diamond
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Pearl
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Platinum
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
HeartGold
It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
SoulSilver
A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Black
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
White
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Black 2
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
White 2
Its body is made of magma. If it doesn't keep moving, its body will cool and harden.

Learnset

Generation II

Main article: Slugma/Learnset Generation II

Generation III

Main article: Slugma/Learnset Generation III

Generation IV

Main article: Slugma/Learnset Generation IV

Generation V

Leveling
Level	Move	Power	Accuracy	PP	Type	Category
1	Yawn	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
1	Smog	20	70%	20	Poison	Special
5	Ember	40	100%	25	Fire	Special
10	Rock Throw	50	90%	15	Rock	Physical
14	Harden	—	—%	30	Normal	Status
19	Recover	—	—%	10	Normal	Status
23	Flame Burst	70	100%	15	Fire	Special
28	AncientPower	60	100%	5	Rock	Special
32	Amnesia	—	—%	20	Psychic	Status
37	Lava Plume	80	100%	15	Fire	Special
41	Rock Slide	75	90%	10	Rock	Physical
46	Body Slam	85	100%	15	Normal	Physical
50	Flamethrower	95	100%	15	Fire	Special
55	Earth Power	90	100%	10	Ground	Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Origins

Slugma is a portmenteau of Slug and Magma.

References