What does Slugma evolve into?

Slugma evolves into Magcargo at level 38. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 250 BST.

At what level does Slugma evolve?

Slugma evolves into Magcargo at level 38. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

In Diamond & Pearl, For a casual playthrough, Slugma works as a placeholder. Fire coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Magcargo . That's where the stats start mattering.

Where can you catch Slugma?

Slugma is catchable in Diamond & Pearl. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.

Slugma - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

DTier

20Speed · Very Slow

Stats & Training

Nothing fancy in Slugma's spread. It leans special with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 1 Sp. Atk EV per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats

Below

HP40

Attack40

Defense40

Sp. Atk70

Sp. Def40

Speed20

Total250

Details

Catch Rate

Easy190 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Fast1M XP

Height0.7 m

Weight35.0 kg

Base XP50

Abilities

Magma Armor

Prevents freezing.

Flame Body

Has a 30% chance of burning attacking Pokémon on contact.

Weak ArmorHANot in game

Raises Speed and lowers Defense by one stage each upon being hit by a physical move.

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpA+1SpDSpe

Special Attack training source

Pokedex Entries

Its body is made of magma. If it doesn’t keep moving, its body will cool and harden.

Slugma Weakness

Type-wise, Slugma takes extra damage from Water, Ground, and Rock. The Fire typing picks up 5 resistances to work with. Not too many gaps in the chart, 3 weaknesses to account for.

Slugma Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Water, Ground, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

5Resist

0Immune

Score-1

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Water Ground Rock

½xResist

Fire Grass Ice Bug Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (4)

Grass Ice Bug Steel

How to Beat Slugma in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Golduck Water	C
Obtain MethodCelestic Town Surfing Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 DigTM28 WaterfallHM07 BrineTM55 Damage vs Slugma Surf 2x 169-200%KO Dig 2x 88-105%KO Waterfall 2x 132-157%KO Brine 2x 123-146%KO View Golduck builds →
Floatzel Water	C
Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 WaterfallHM07 DigTM28 BrineTM55 Damage vs Slugma Surf 2x 153-181%KO Waterfall 2x 163-192%KO Dig 2x 108-128%KO Brine 2x 112-132%KO View Floatzel builds →
Gastrodon WaterGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Muddy WaterLv. 41 SurfHM03 WaterfallHM07 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 168-197%KO Muddy Water 2x 165-195%KO Surf 2x 165-195%KO Waterfall 2x 135-159%KO View Gastrodon builds →
Quagsire WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 SurfHM03 DigTM28 WaterfallHM07 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 172-203%KO Surf 2x 126-149%KO Dig 2x 138-162%KO Waterfall 2x 138-162%KO View Quagsire builds →
Bibarel NormalWater	C
Available Moves Moves SurfHM03 WaterfallHM07 DigTM28 Water PulseTM03 Damage vs Slugma Surf 2x 110-130%KO Waterfall 2x 138-162%KO Dig 2x 92-108%KO Water Pulse 2x 76-89% View Bibarel builds →

Diamond & Pearl Evolution

Slugma is the base form in a two-stage line leading to Magcargo. Check the evolution method below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#218Slugma

Level 38

#219Magcargo

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Slugma

Fire

Magcargo

FireRock

60+20

ATK

50+10

DEF

120+80

SP.ATK

90+20

SP.DEF

80+40

SPE

30+10

BST

250D-Tier

430C-Tier+180

ROLE

Balanced

Trick Room

TYPE

Special

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Slugma easily with 31 breeding partners from the Indeterminate egg group. Pass egg moves like Acid Armor, Curse, Heat Wave and 5 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Indeterminate

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

8moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Slugma Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 4.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

The egg pool carries weight here. Acid Armor and Curse aren't available any other way for Slugma, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Overheat and Fire Blast for solid options.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Smog

—207020Poison

Lv 1

Yawn

D——10Normal

Lv 8

Ember

—4010025Fire

Lv 11

Rock Throw

—509015Rock

Lv 16

Harden

———30Normal

Lv 23

Recover

C——10Normal

Lv 26

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Lv 31

Amnesia

———20Psychic

Lv 38

Lava Plume

C8010015Fire

Lv 41

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

Lv 46

Body Slam

D8510015Normal

Lv 53

Flamethrower

C9510015Fire

Lv 56

Earth Power

C9010010Ground

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM38

Fire Blast

C120855Fire

TM35

Flamethrower

C9510015Fire

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM50

Overheat

B140905Fire

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM33

Reflect

D——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM80

Rock Slide

D759010Rock

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM39

Rock Tomb

D609510Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM61

Will-O-Wisp

C—7515Fire

Egg Moves

Egg

Acid Armor

———40Poison

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Heat Wave

C1009010Fire

Egg

Memento

D—10010Dark

Egg

Smokescreen

——10020Normal

Egg

Spit Up

——10010Normal

Egg

Stockpile

———20Normal

Egg

Swallow

———10Normal

Tutor Moves

Slugma can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Defense Curl

———40Normal

Gen 3

Double-Edge

D12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Diamond & Pearl Slugma Locations

Slugma tops out at moderate rates across 4 locations in mid-game routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.

Best Locations to Catch Slugma in Diamond & Pearl

4 spots to find Slugma at Lv. 25-29 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Diamond and Pearl versions, so filter by your copy below.

Stark Mountain - Entrance

DiamondGrass Lv.25-27 Volcano

RareMid

Stark Mountain - Entrance

PearlGrass Lv.25-27 Volcano

RareMid

Stark Mountain - Interior

DiamondGrass Lv.27-29 Volcano

RareMid

Stark Mountain - Interior

PearlGrass Lv.27-29 Volcano

RareMid

Slugma Guide

Slugma evolves into Magcargo at level 38. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 250 BST.
Slugma evolves into Magcargo at level 38. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Diamond & Pearl, For a casual playthrough, Slugma works as a placeholder. Fire coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Magcargo. That's where the stats start mattering.
Slugma is catchable in Diamond & Pearl. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 16 other games across the series.

Game Availability

Debuting in Gold & Silver, Slugma appears in 17 games across 9 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Slugma Rock Throw 2x 64-77% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Slugma Rock Throw 2x 90-108%KO View Solrock builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Move Moves Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Slugma Rock Throw 2x 56-69% View Onix builds →
Buizel Water	C
Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 6 Damage vs Slugma Water Gun 2x 56-69% View Buizel builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Move Moves Water GunLv. 10 Damage vs Slugma Water Gun 2x 72-85% View Omanyte builds →

Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift TM Move Moves Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Rock Tomb 2x 118-139%KO View Aerodactyl builds →
Lunatone RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Slugma Rock Tomb 2x 71-86% Rock Throw 2x 63-75% View Lunatone builds →
Solrock RockPsychic	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Slugma Rock Tomb 2x 104-123%KO Rock Throw 2x 91-107%KO View Solrock builds →
Bibarel NormalWater	C
Available Moves Moves Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 15 RolloutLv. 13 Damage vs Slugma Water Pulse 2x 71-86% Water Gun 2x 50-59% Rollout 2x 36-43% View Bibarel builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Slugma Rock Tomb 2x 63-75% Rock Throw 2x 54-64% View Onix builds →

Bibarel NormalWater	C
Available Moves Moves Water PulseTM03 Water GunLv. 15 RolloutLv. 13 Damage vs Slugma Water Pulse 2x 77-90% Water Gun 2x 52-62% Rollout 2x 37-44% View Bibarel builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 11 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 188-222%KO Rock Slide 2x 142-168%KO Rock Tomb 2x 115-136%KO Rock Throw 2x 97-115%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock ThrowLv. 9 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 111-132%KO Rock Slide 2x 84-99% Rock Tomb 2x 70-82% Rock Throw 2x 59-70% View Onix builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 BrineLv. 28 Water PulseTM03 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Rock Slide 2x 79-95% Brine 2x 118-140%KO Water Pulse 2x 111-132%KO Rock Tomb 2x 62-74% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Water PulseTM03 Mud ShotLv. 16 Damage vs Slugma Rock Slide 2x 125-148%KO Rock Tomb 2x 100-119%KO Water Pulse 2x 77-90% Mud Shot 2x 48-58% View Kabuto builds →

Quagsire WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Mud BombLv. 19 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 170-201%KO Dig 2x 140-164%KO Rock Slide 2x 85-101%KO Mud Bomb 2x 93-111%KO View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 188-222%KO Dig 2x 149-177%KO Rock Slide 2x 142-168%KO Rock Tomb 2x 115-136%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 111-132%KO Dig 2x 90-107%KO Rock Slide 2x 84-99% Rock Tomb 2x 70-82% View Onix builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Rock Slide 2x 79-95% Brine 2x 118-140%KO Water Pulse 2x 111-132%KO Rock Tomb 2x 62-74% View Omanyte builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Rock Slide 2x 79-95% Rock Tomb 2x 62-74% View Lileep builds →

Quagsire WaterGround	C
Obtain MethodGreat Marsh Surfing Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Mud BombLv. 19 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 173-205%KO Dig 2x 138-162%KO Rock Slide 2x 87-104%KO Mud Bomb 2x 93-109%KO View Quagsire builds →
Graveler RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 188-222%KO Dig 2x 149-176%KO Rock Slide 2x 140-166%KO Rock Tomb 2x 113-134%KO View Graveler builds →
Onix RockGround	C
Available Moves Moves EarthquakeTM26 DigTM28 Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 107-127%KO Dig 2x 86-102%KO Rock Slide 2x 84-99% Rock Tomb 2x 66-78% View Onix builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 BrineTM55 Water PulseTM03 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Rock Slide 2x 78-92% Brine 2x 116-138%KO Water Pulse 2x 107-127%KO Rock Tomb 2x 62-74% View Omanyte builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Slugma Rock Slide 2x 78-92% Rock Tomb 2x 62-74% View Lileep builds →

Empoleon WaterSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemFocus Sash NatureModest Moves Ice Beam Hydro Pump Grass Knot Aqua Jet Damage vs Slugma Ice Beam 44-52% Hydro Pump 2x 326-384%KO Aqua Jet 2x 64-76% View Empoleon builds →
Gliscor GroundFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityHypercutter ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves EarthquakeSTAB RoostRecovery TauntUtility Ice Fang Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 191-225%KO Ice Fang 20-24% View Gliscor builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Slugma Earthquake 2x 173-204%KO Stone Edge 2x 259-305%KO View Aerodactyl builds →