Slugma
Fire-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Magcargo for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Throw Rock Slide
Rock Slide costs 50 energy for 75 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Slugma takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 309
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 511 CP
Slugma moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember STAB | Fire | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Rock Throw Best | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Burst STAB | Fire | 70 | 50 | 2.5s | 28 | 1.40 |
| Flame Charge STAB | Fire | 70 | 33 | 4.0s | 17.5 | 2.12 |
| Rock Slide Best | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember | Fire | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Burst | Fire | 70 | 55 | 1.27 | — |
| Flame Charge | Fire | 65 | 50 | 1.30 | Buff / debuff |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Ember builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Slugma is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Slugma
How to get Slugma
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 19 | 773 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 19 | 837 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 480 | 524 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 597 | 652 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 480 | 524 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 363 | 396 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 480 | 524 |
Is Slugma good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Slugma has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (71 Defense / 120 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 12 |
| Lv 2 | 39 |
| Lv 3 | 66 |
| Lv 4 | 93 |
| Lv 5 | 120 |
| Lv 6 | 147 |
| Lv 7 | 174 |
| Lv 8 | 201 |
| Lv 9 | 228 |
| Lv 10 | 255 |
| Lv 11 | 281 |
| Lv 12 | 306 |
| Lv 13 | 332 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 358 |
| Lv 15 | 383 |
| Lv 16 | 409 |
| Lv 17 | 434 |
| Lv 18 | 460 |
| Lv 19 | 485 |
| Lv 20 | 511 |
| Lv 21 | 537 |
| Lv 22 | 562 |
| Lv 23 | 588 |
| Lv 24 | 613 |
| Lv 25 | 639 |
| Lv 26 | 664 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 690 |
| Lv 28 | 716 |
| Lv 29 | 741 |
| Lv 30 | 767 |
| Lv 31 | 780 |
| Lv 32 | 792 |
| Lv 33 | 805 |
| Lv 34 | 818 |
| Lv 35 | 831 |
| Lv 36 | 843 |
| Lv 37 | 856 |
| Lv 38 | 869 |
| Lv 39 | 882 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 895 |
| Lv 41 | 906 |
| Lv 42 | 917 |
| Lv 43 | 929 |
| Lv 44 | 940 |
| Lv 45 | 952 |
| Lv 46 | 964 |
| Lv 47 | 976 |
| Lv 48 | 987 |
| Lv 49 | 999 |
| Lv 50 | 1,011 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0218
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 35.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0218_POKEMON_SLUGMA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Slugma in Pokemon GO?
Slugma's best moveset is Rock Throw (fast) with Rock Slide (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Slugma's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Slugma takes super effective damage from Ground, Rock, Water-type moves. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel, so avoid those types against it.
What is Slugma's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Slugma reaches 1,011 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 895 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Slugma?
A perfect 15/15/15 Slugma shows 511 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 639 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Slugma in Pokemon GO?
Slugma spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Slugma be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Slugma depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.