Slugma

Slugma is a Fire-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Slugma has a maximum CP of 1,011. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Slugma is Rock Throw and Flame Charge.

Slugma Stats and Max CP

118 ATK

71 DEF

120 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

1011 CP

Lvl 40

895 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

639 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

511 CP

Lvl 15 Research

383 CP

Slugma's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Little Cup

#103

Slugma Type Chart

Slugma takes increased damage from:

Ground160.0%

Rock160.0%

Water160.0%

Slugma takes reduced damage from:

Bug62.5%

Fairy62.5%

Fire62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ice62.5%

Steel62.5%

Slugma best moveset

Rock Throw + Flame Charge

Rock Throw

Flame Charge

The best moveset for Slugma in raids is Rock Throw and Flame Charge (4.62 DPS, 28.2 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Rock Throw	Flame Charge	3.28	4.62	28.2
2.	Ember	Flame Charge	3.23	4.56	27.8
3.	Rock Throw	Rock Slide	3.22	4.54	27.6
4.	Rock Throw	Flame Burst	3.22	4.54	27.6
5.	Ember	Flame Burst	3.16	4.46	27.2
6.	Ember	Rock Slide	3.14	4.42	26.9

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Fast Attacks

Ember10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 9

Effects
Ember has no special effects.
See Ember details page ↗
Rock Throw1381.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 13
Energy 8
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 8
Energy 5

Effects
Rock Throw has no special effects.
See Rock Throw details page ↗

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage	13
Energy	8
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	5

Charged Attacks

Flame Charge70334.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 33
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.1s - 3.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 50

Effects
Special
Flame Charge has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
See Flame Charge details page ↗
Flame Burst70502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Bug160%
Steel160%
Grass160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 70
Energy 50
Weather boost
Sunny
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 0.9s - 2.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 55

Effects
Flame Burst has no special effects.
See Flame Burst details page ↗
Rock Slide75502.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Bug160%
Fire160%
Ice160%
Resisted by
Fighting62.5%
Ground62.5%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 75
Energy 50
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.3s - 2.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Rock Slide has no special effects.
See Rock Slide details page ↗

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 2.0s

Damage	70
Energy	55

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Slugma can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Slugma can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Slugma CP Chart

At Level 50, Slugma maxes out at 1,011 CP. Raid catches are 468 to 511 CP, or 585 to 639 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 351 to 383 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	1011 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	351 CP - 383 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	468 CP - 511 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	468 CP - 511 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	585 CP - 639 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Slugma’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	12 CP	2	39 CP	3	66 CP
4	93 CP	5	120 CP	6	147 CP
7	174 CP	8	201 CP	9	228 CP
10	255 CP	11	281 CP	12	306 CP
13	332 CP	14	358 CP	15	383 CP
16	409 CP	17	434 CP	18	460 CP
19	485 CP	20	511 CP	21	537 CP
22	562 CP	23	588 CP	24	613 CP
25	639 CP	26	664 CP	27	690 CP
28	716 CP	29	741 CP	30	767 CP
31	780 CP	32	792 CP	33	805 CP
34	818 CP	35	831 CP	36	843 CP
37	856 CP	38	869 CP	39	882 CP
40	895 CP	41	906 CP	42	917 CP
43	929 CP	44	940 CP	45	952 CP
46	964 CP	47	976 CP	48	987 CP
49	999 CP	50	1011 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Slugma

Mega Pokémon that boost Slugma’s Fire-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Slugma.

Fire

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#218
Height	0.71 m
Weight	35 kg
Region	Generation 2
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	1 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	25 10000

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Slugma	50 Candy	Magcargo

Slugma evolves into Magcargo which costs 50 Candy.

Slugma family

Slugma’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Slugma

Magcargo

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.35 m	0.36 m	0.71 m	1.07 m	1.24 m

Size bounds

Slugma's height ranges from 0.3479 m to 1.2425 m, with the average being 0.71 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.3479 m1′02″	0.355 m1′02″
XS	0.355 m1′02″	0.5325 m1′09″
M	0.5325 m1′09″	0.8875 m2′11″
XL	0.8875 m2′11″	1.065 m3′06″
XXL	1.065 m3′06″	1.2425 m4′01″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 11s
Jump Time: 1.3s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 20s
Dodge Probability: 10%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Slugma from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Slugma

Slugma high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Slugma. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Slugma Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Gold	It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because ifit stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.
Silver	A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithersaround in a con stant search for warm places.
Crystal	These group to gether in areas that are hotterthan normal. If it cools off, its skin hardens.
Ruby	Molten magma courses throughout SLUGMA’s circulatory system. If this POKéMON is chilled, the magmacools 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’sbody, 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, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2	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.
X	A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Y	Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Slugma in Pokémon GO?

Slugma’s best moves are Rock Throw and Flame Charge, for 4.62 DPS and 28.2 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Slugma’s strengths and weaknesses?

Fire-type Pokémon are weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, and Steel-type moves.

What is Slugma’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Slugma tops out at 895 CP at Level 40 and 1,011 CP at Level 50.

Can Slugma be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Slugma can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Slugma Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Slugma cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Slugma?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Slugma: Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Houndoom, Mega Blaziken, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Chandelure, and Mega Delphox.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Rock Throw

Flame Charge

3.28

4.62

28.2

Ember

Flame Charge

3.23

4.56

27.8

Rock Throw

Rock Slide

3.22

4.54

27.6

Rock Throw

Flame Burst

3.22

4.54

27.6

Ember

Flame Burst

3.16

4.46

27.2

Ember

Rock Slide

3.14

4.42

26.9

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	4
Energy	9

Damage

Energy

Damage	13
Energy	8
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s - 0.9s

Damage	8
Energy	5

Damage

Energy

Damage	70
Energy	33
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.1s - 3.6s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.1s - 3.6s

Damage	65
Energy	50

Damage

Energy

Damage	70
Energy	50
Weather boost	Sunny
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	0.9s - 2.0s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Sunny

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

0.9s - 2.0s

Damage	70
Energy	55

Damage

Energy

Damage	75
Energy	50
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.3s - 2.4s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.3s - 2.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

Damage

Energy

Max CP

1011 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

351 CP - 383 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

468 CP - 511 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

468 CP - 511 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

585 CP - 639 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

12 CP

39 CP

66 CP

93 CP

120 CP

147 CP

174 CP

201 CP

228 CP

255 CP

281 CP

306 CP

332 CP

358 CP

383 CP

409 CP

434 CP

460 CP

485 CP

511 CP

537 CP

562 CP

588 CP

613 CP

639 CP

664 CP

690 CP

716 CP

741 CP

767 CP

780 CP

792 CP

805 CP

818 CP

831 CP

843 CP

856 CP

869 CP

882 CP

895 CP

906 CP

917 CP

929 CP

940 CP

952 CP

964 CP

976 CP

987 CP

999 CP

1011 CP

Pokédex Number

#218

Height

0.71 m

Weight

35 kg

Region

Generation 2

Can be traded

Allowed

Gender

♂ 50% Male

♀ 50% Female

Buddy distance

1 km

Released

Yes

Shiny released

Yes

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

10000

Pokémon

Requires

Evolution

Slugma

50 Candy

Magcargo

XXS

XXL

0.35 m

0.36 m

0.71 m

1.07 m

1.24 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

0.3479 m1′02″

0.355 m1′02″

0.5325 m1′09″

0.8875 m2′11″

1.065 m3′06″

XXL

1.065 m3′06″

1.2425 m4′01″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Gold

It never sleeps. It has to keep moving because ifit stopped, its magma body would cool and harden.

Silver

A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithersaround in a con stant search for warm places.

Crystal

These group to gether in areas that are hotterthan normal. If it cools off, its skin hardens.

Ruby

Molten magma courses throughout SLUGMA’s circulatory system. If this POKéMON is chilled, the magmacools 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’sbody, 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, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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.

Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.

Omega 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.

Alpha 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.

Slugma Stats and Max CP

Slugma's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Slugma Type Chart

Slugma takes increased damage from:

Slugma takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Slugma family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Slugma

Slugma high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Slugma in Pokémon GO?

What are Slugma’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Slugma’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Slugma be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Slugma Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Slugma?

Overview and stats

Slugma Stats and Max CP

Slugma's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Slugma Type Chart

Slugma takes increased damage from:

Slugma takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Fire

Evolution Chart

Slugma family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Slugma

Slugma high resolution sprites

Official artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Slugma in Pokémon GO?

What are Slugma’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Slugma’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Slugma be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Slugma Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Slugma?