#0218
— Lava Pokémon
Slugma
MetaMons competitive notes
Slugma is a fire-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 250 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 20) and a special attacking profile. Its Magma Armor ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Slugma. Build around what Slugma actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Slugma is a Fire-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Slugma is a Fire-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Ground, Rock. It resists Fire, Grass, Ice, Bug, Steel, Fairy.
- Water2× damage
- Ground2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Fire0.5× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Ice0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Steel0.5× damage
- Fairy0.5× damage
Slugma has no type immunities.
To counter Slugma in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Ground or Rock moves and can withstand its Fire STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Slugma's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
