#0218 · Gen 2 · 250 BST
Slugma
A starter-form Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Magma Armor.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/54/54/81/54/36
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/101/101/134/101/79
Abilities
Contact with the Pokémon may burn the attacker.
Physical attacks to the Pokémon lower its Defense stat but sharply raise its Speed stat.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Slugma
Slugma is a Fire/None-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 250. A starter-form Fire-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Magma Armor.
Best stat: Special Attack (70 base)
Slugma's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 70 base Special Attack and 20 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Magma Armor
- Flame Body
- Weak Armor
How to use Slugma competitively
Open the damage calculator with Slugma selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Slugma appears in the species dropdown. Drop Slugma into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0218 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Fire / None |
| Abilities | Magma Armor, Flame Body, Weak Armor |
| Base Stat Total | 250 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 40 / 40 / 70 / 40 / 20 |