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
12dps
33.6dps
Defense
12dps
21dps
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 would have 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 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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ember | 10 | 12 |
| Rock Throw | 13 | 13 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Slide | 75 | 30 |
| Flame Charge | 70 | 21 |
| Flame Burst | 70 | 33.6 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flame Burst
33.6 dps
|
19.1 | 100% |
|
Rock Throw
13 dps
|
Flame Burst
33.6 dps
|
18.7 | 98% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Rock Slide
30 dps
|
17.9 | 94% |
|
Rock Throw
13 dps
|
Rock Slide
30 dps
|
17.7 | 93% |
|
Rock Throw
13 dps
|
Flame Charge
21 dps
|
16.9 | 89% |
|
Ember
12 dps
|
Flame Charge
21 dps
|
16.7 | 88% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Slugma?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Slugma are:
- Landorus (Therian),
- Kyogre,
- Rampardos,
- Groudon,
- Kingler.
Slugma is a Fire type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Ground, Rock and Water moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
118 |
| Defense |
|
71 |
| Stamina |
|
120 |
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 |
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 |