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. In Trainer Battles, Ember and Rock Slide deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
33.6DPS
Defending
12DPS
21DPS
Trainer Battles
4.5EPT
1.67DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Slugma family. Slugma evolves into Magcargo for 50 Candy.
Game images
Slugma, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Slugma is a Fire Pokémon. It is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves. Slugma's best moveset is Ember & Flame Burst and it has a Max CP of 1,011. 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | 13 | 13 |
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Flame Burst | 70 | 2 | 1.68 |
| Rock Slide | 75 | 2 | 1.5 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Burst
33.6 DPS
|
6 | 100% |
|
Rock Throw
13 DPS
|
Flame Burst
33.6 DPS
|
5.9 | 99% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Rock Slide
30 DPS
|
5.7 | 94% |
|
Rock Throw
13 DPS
|
Rock Slide
30 DPS
|
5.6 | 94% |
|
Rock Throw
13 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
5.3 | 88% |
|
Ember
12 DPS
|
Flame Charge
21 DPS
|
5.2 | 87% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Slugma?
Slugma is weak to Ground, Rock and Water moves.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.03
- 2 0.04
- 3 0.04
- 4 0.04
- 5 0.04
- 6 0.04
- 7 0.04
- 8 0.04
- 9 0.04
- 10 0.04
The best counter to Slugma is Kyogre (Shadow) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, followed by Groudon (Shadow), Rampardos (Shadow) and Greninja (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Greninja with Water Shuriken and Surf+.
The top Slugma counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Slugma's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
118 |
| Defense |
|
71 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 106 |
| Level 50 | 113 |
Average size
| Height | 0.71 m |
| Weight | 35 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 10,000 |
| Candy | 25 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
383 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
511 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
767 |
|
Level 40 |
895 |
|
Level 50 |
1,011 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 639 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 831 |