Slugmain Pokémon Modern Emerald

fire

Pokédex Entry

Lava Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Fire

Dex

#108 Hoenn Dex · #218 National

Abilities

Magma Armor(Primary)

Prevents freezing.

Flame Body(Secondary)

Burns the foe on contact.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

amorphous

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2ground ×2rock ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5grass ×0.5ice ×0.5bug ×0.5steel ×0.5fairy ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Slugma

Base form

→

Magcargo

Level up Slugma to Lv. 38

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How to Obtain

Look for Slugma in Fiery Path (rare), and in Route 113 (rare). Wild ones range from level 14 to 16.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
1	SmogLevel: 1Smog	poison	PWR30	ACC70	PP20
1	SmogLevel: 1Smog	An exhaust-gas attack that may also poison.
8	EmberLevel: 8Ember	fire	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
8	EmberLevel: 8Ember	A weak fire attack that may inflict a burn.
15	Rock ThrowLevel: 15Rock Throw	rock	PWR50	ACC90	PP15
15	Rock ThrowLevel: 15Rock Throw	Throws small rocks to strike the foe.
22	HardenLevel: 22Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
22	HardenLevel: 22Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
26	Ancient PowerLevel: 26Ancient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
26	Ancient PowerLevel: 26Ancient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
29	AmnesiaLevel: 29Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
29	AmnesiaLevel: 29Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
36	FlamethrowerLevel: 36Flamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15
36	FlamethrowerLevel: 36Flamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
43	Rock SlideLevel: 43Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
43	Rock SlideLevel: 43Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
46	RecoverLevel: 46Recover	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
46	RecoverLevel: 46Recover	Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP.
50	Body SlamLevel: 50Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
50	Body SlamLevel: 50Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
56	Earth PowerLevel: 56Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
56	Earth PowerLevel: 56Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Acid ArmorAcid Armor	Liquifies the user's body to sharply raise Defense.
CurseCurse	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for Ghosts.
SmokescreenSmokescreen	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
SmokescreenSmokescreen	Lowers the foe's accuracy using smoke, ink, etc.
Spit UpSpit Up	normal	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
Spit UpSpit Up	Releases stockpiled power (the more the better).
StockpileStockpile	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
StockpileStockpile	Charges up power for up to 3 turns.
SwallowSwallow	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
SwallowSwallow	Absorbs stockpiled power and restores HP.
Earth PowerEarth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Earth PowerEarth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Heat WaveHeat Wave	fire	PWR95	ACC90	PP10
Heat WaveHeat Wave	Exhales a hot breath on the foe. May inflict a burn.

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TM/HM Moves (17)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Creates a wall of light that lowers Sp. Atk damage.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR90	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR110	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
OverheatOverheat	fire	PWR130	ACC90	PP5	TM50TM50
OverheatOverheat	Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (12)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Rollout (Mauville City)Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Mauville City	TutorTutor
Rollout (Mauville City)Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.