Type matchups
Damage Slugma takes from each attacking type.
As a Fire type, Slugma has 3 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 36 other Pokémon share the Fire typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 20
- Total
- 250
Slugma has a base stat total of 250, higher than 4% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (70) well above Attack (40), it works best as a special attacker. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 40 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail.
Slugma can have the abilities Magma Armor, Flame Body and Weak Armor.
How to beat Slugma
Slugma takes 2× damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves are resisted.
Good counters: Palkia hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Volcanion hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves. Walking Wake hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and resists its Fire moves.
Evolution
Slugma is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Slugma → Magcargo) and evolves into Magcargo.
Best counters to Slugma
Other Fire Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Slugma weak to?
As a Fire type, Slugma takes super-effective damage from Ground, Rock and Water moves.
What is Slugma resistant to?
Slugma resists Bug, Steel, Fire, Grass, Ice and Fairy moves.
What are the best counters to Slugma?
Strong type-based picks include Palkia, Volcanion and Walking Wake, which hit Slugma with super-effective attacks.