Pokédex - Slugma (HeartGold Version)
![[Picture of Slugma]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/218.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #218 |
| Johto | #216 |
| Height | 0.7 m (2'4") |
| Weight | 35.0 kg (77.2 lb) |
| Type | FIRE |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Slugma]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAEklEQVQ4y2NgGAWjYBSMAggAAAQQAAGFP6pyAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Color | Red |
| Body Form | ![[Form 3]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAtklEQVQYlbWVOw7EIAxEySoHmONQukyZI7vc4/gIWyBF/GJsa5kKIng4xmMOZk579NnETSmd068iwvwtY6IM4A/oGlpUpoEDmoSM3O6AOFrfLyJxtC5v4L4KcQXeoImyvtoVeIMGsKTb1RcfgPu+ylgpGIu0XE8L2Z5ut9Ht/xHpIcbA5z1E12j9+laeq1qgiXLY+ouEeFvSE/IaHeaa0N2GN41eO4wP2Jt9lD5uRQe08W3ciP4BX2NRFt63AmEAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 190 |
| Base Experience | 78 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Amorphous |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Attack: 1 |
| Abilities | Magma Armor, Flame Body |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Slugma
| HP | 40 |
| Attack | 40 |
| Defense | 40 |
| Speed | 20 |
| Special Attack | 70 |
| Special Defense | 40 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Slugma - Lava Pokémon
It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because if it stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
French
Limagma - Pokémon Lave
Son corps est fait de magma. S’il cesse de bouger, il refroidit et durcit.
German
Schneckmag - Lava
Sein Körper besteht aus Magma. Bleibt es nicht ständig in Bewegung, kühlt es aus und verhärtet sich.
Spanish
Slugma - Pokémon Lava
Su cuerpo se compone de magma. Si deja de moverse, se enfría y se endurece.
Italian
Slugma - Pokémon Lava
Nel suo corpo scorre magma. Se non si muove continuamente, il suo corpo si raffredda e s’indurisce.
Japanese
マグマッグ (MAGUMAGGU) - ようがんポケモン (YouganPOKEMON)
ようがんでできたからだをもつ。 たえずうごいていないとからだが ひえてかたまってしまうのだ。 (Yougandedekitakaradawomotsu. taezuugoiteinaitokaradaga hietekatamatteshimaunoda. )
Evolutions (When Slugma Evolves)
- Evolves into Magcargo at level 38.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Slugma)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 16 | 27 | 5% | Land |
| Route 17 (Day) | 27 | 20% | Land |
| Route 17 (Without Special Sound) (Day) | 27 | 10% | Land |
| Route 17 | 29 | 5% | Land |
| ROUTE 18 | 27 | 5% | Land |
| Volcano Path (Group A) | 31 | - | Pokéwalker |
Moves Learned
HeartGold Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yawn | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 1 | Smog | POISON | Special | 20 | 70 | 20 | 40 | Single exc. user | be |
| 8 | Ember | FIRE | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 11 | Rock Throw | ROCK | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 16 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 23 | Recover | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | User | d |
| 26 | AncientPower | ROCK | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 31 | Amnesia | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 38 | Lava Plume | FIRE | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | 30 | All exc. user | bef |
| 41 | Rock Slide | ROCK | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | 30 | All opposing Pokémon | be |
| 46 | Body Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 | 30 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 53 | Flamethrower | FIRE | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 56 | Earth Power | GROUND | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | 10 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Slugma learn in Pokémon HeartGold?
Slugma can learn the following moves:
Acid ArmorRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Amnesia
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 29
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 31
AncientPower
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 26
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Body Slam
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 50
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 46
CaptivateTM78
Defense CurlEmerald: Move Tutor
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Earth Power
- Level 56
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
EmberRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 8
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM58
FacadeTM42
Fire BlastRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM38
Flamethrower
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 36
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM35
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 53
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Harden
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 22
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 16
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Iron DefensePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Lava PlumeLevel 38
Light ScreenRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM16
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Mud-SlapEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Natural GiftTM83
OverheatTM50
Pain SplitHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
RecoverDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 23
ReflectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM33
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Rock Slide
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock SmashRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
Rock Throw
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 15
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 11
Rock TombDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM39
RolloutEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Secret PowerTM43
SelfdestructPokémon XD: Move Tutor
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM82
SmogRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
SmokeScreenDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
Will-O-WispDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM61
YawnLevel 1