Slugma
#218 (Johto)
Best moveset for Slugma
The best moves for Slugma are Ember and Flame Burst when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Burst | 32.3 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Charge | 22.1 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Slugma family. Slugma evolves into Magcargo which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Slugma, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Slugma is a Fire Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Slugma's strongest moveset is Ember & Flame Burst and it has a Max CP of 895. Slugma evolves into Magcargo.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 118 | |
| Defense | 71 | |
| Stamina | 120 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
383 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
511 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
767 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 895 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 639 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 831 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
Size
| Height | 0.71 m |
| Weight | 35 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Best moveset for Slugma
The best moves for Slugma are Ember and Flame Burst when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Burst | 32.3 dps |
Defense
| Ember | 12 dps |
| Flame Charge | 22.1 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 10 | 12 |
| Rock Throw | 12 | 7.8 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Slide | 80 | -18.5 | 29.6 |
| Flame Charge | 70 | -8.7 | 22.1 |
| Flame Burst | 70 | -19.2 | 32.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Slugma?
Slugma is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Slugma are:
- Rampardos,
- Kingler,
- Landorus (Therian),
- Mamoswine,
- Excadrill.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 98% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earth Power | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earthquake | 96% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Mud Shot | Earth Power | 95% |
| Mamoswine | Mud-Slap | High Horsepower | 94% |
| Excadrill | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 93% |
| Rhyperior | Mud-Slap | Rock Wrecker | 92% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Earthquake | 91% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Slugma
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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