Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Mt. Ember Ruby Path B1F | Walking | 24–30 |
| Kanto | Mt. Ember Ruby Path B1F Stairs | Walking | 22–32 |
| Kanto | Mt. Ember Ruby Path B2F | Walking | 22–32 |
| Kanto | Mt. Ember Ruby Path B2F Stairs | Walking | 24–30 |
| Kanto | Mt. Ember Ruby Path B3F | Rock Smash | 15–35 |
| Kanto | Mt. Ember Ruby Path B3F | Walking | 18–36 |
| Kanto | Route 16 | Walking | 18 |
| Kanto | Route 17 | WalkingDay | 22–26 |
| Kanto | Route 17 | WalkingNight | 22 |
| Kanto | Route 18 | Walking | 22 |
| Hoenn | Fiery Path | Walking | 15 |
| Hoenn | Route 113 | Walking | 14–16 |
| Sinnoh | Fuego Ironworks | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Stark Mountain | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Sinnoh | Stark Mountain Room 1 | Walking | 52 |
| Sinnoh | Stark Mountain Room 2 | Walking | 53 |
| Johto | Route 16 East | WalkingDay | 27 |
| Johto | Route 16 East | WalkingNight | 27 |
| Johto | Route 17 | WalkingDay | 27–29 |
| Johto | Route 17 | WalkingNight | 29 |
| Johto | Route 18 | WalkingDay | 27 |
| Johto | Route 18 | WalkingNight | 27 |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 40
- Defense
- 40
- Sp. Attack
- 70
- Sp. Defense
- 40
- Speed
- 20
Abilities · Magma Armor / Flame Body
Hidden ability · Weak Armor
Size · 0.7 m · 35 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Magcargo · Level 38
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Slugma
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Smog |
| 1 | Yawn |
| 6 | Ember |
| 8 | Rock Throw |
| 13 | Harden |
| 20 | Clear Smog |
| 22 | Ancient Power |
| 27 | Incinerate |
| 29 | Rock Slide |
| 34 | Lava Plume |
| 36 | Amnesia |
| 41 | Body Slam |
| 43 | Recover |
| 48 | Flamethrower |
| 50 | Earth Power |