Slugma Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Slugma in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Slugma
Slugma is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fire typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 92.000 DPS.
Slugma can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Slugma is weak to Ground, Rock, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Bug, Fairy, Fire-type moves as Slugma resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Slugma is Primal Kyogre (92.000 DPS), Primal Groudon (91.300 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (83.697 DPS).
Catching Slugma: After defeating Slugma, the catch encounter will have a CP between 480 and 524 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 597-652 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Slugma from raids will have exactly 524 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Slugma?
The best counter for Slugma is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 92.000 DPS. Other top options include Primal Groudon (91.300 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (83.697 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Slugma?
Slugma can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Slugma weak to?
Slugma is weak to Ground, Rock, Water-type attacks. It resists Bug, Fairy, Fire, Grass, Ice, Steel-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Slugma be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Slugma's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Slugma from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Slugma from raids will have 524 CP at level 20, or 652 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 480. If you see 524 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Slugma worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Slugma is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Slugma?
For the best moveset for Slugma itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Slugma stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Slugma without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Slugma can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Slugma in raids?
Weather boost information for Slugma is not currently available. Fire-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.