Slugma

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Slugma
Image:Slugma.png
National Pokédex
Ursaring - Slugma (#218) - Magcargo
Johto Pokédex
Houndoom - Slugma (#211) - Magcargo
Hoenn Pokédex
Camerupt - Slugma (#103) - Magcargo
Japanese name Magmag
Evolves from None
Evolves into Magcargo
Generation Second
Species Lava Pokémon
Type Fire
Height 2 ft 4 in (0.70 m)
Weight 77.0 lb (35.0 kg)
Ability Flame Body / Magma Armor

Slugma (マグマッグ Magumaggu?, Magmag in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Slugma in the games, anime, and manga, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon—untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments—and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.[2]

Slugma's name is a portmanteau of slug (which describes what it looks like) and magma (which describes what it is made of).

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[edit] Biological characteristics

Slugma is not a living creature per se. It usually lives in areas of great heat (near hot springs or in volcanos), because it requires heat to live. It never sleeps. If it strays from a hot area, it must remain in constant motion, or its skin will harden. If this happens, the Pokémon will die of a slow death from starvation. Despite this, Slugma had the ability to harden at will for protection.

Slugma is a diurnal Pokémon.

[edit] Role

[edit] Pokémon video games

Slugma can be obtained in nine games: Pokémon Gold and Silver and Pokémon Crystal's Route 17; Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire's Fiery Path, and Pokémon Emerald's Route 113 and Fiery Path.

In Pokémon Fire Red and Leaf Green, Slugma can be caught in the underground chamber of Mt. Ember. this place is accessible only after the player has won the Pokemon League, caught or owned at least 60 different Pokémon and upgraded the Pokédex to identify Pokémon that do not belong to Kanto. In Pokémon Colosseum, Slugma can be obtained by snagging it from Roller Boy Lon in Pyrite Town. As Slugma is diurnal, the chances of catching it in the daytime are much higher than at night. Slugma is expected to return in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.

Slugma has one of two abilities. Magma Armor prevents it from ever becoming frozen, and Flame Body means all attacks that are dealt directly (such as Doubleslap or Tackle) have a 30% chance of burning the attacking Pokémon. Additionally, in Pokémon Emerald, these abilities cause eggs carried along with a Slugma to hatch twice as fast.

Slugma evolves into Magcargo at level 38. Slugma's statistics are all very low, apart from a mediocre Special Attack. As a result, Magcargo is preferred in competitive battling.

[edit] Pokémon anime

In the Pokémon anime, a Slugma belongs to Flannery, the gym leader of Lavaridge City and specialist trainer of fire Pokémon. In episode #331, Poetry Commotion, Flannery's Slugma evolves into Magcargo.

During the Silver Conference, a trainer named Macey had a Slugma, although it was easily beaten. Eventually, the Slugma evolved into Magcargo.

[edit] Pokémon Trading Card Game

Slugma made appearances in the following expansions as a basic fire type Pokémon:

  • Neo Destiny
  • Neo Revelation
  • Skyridge (2 cards)
  • EX Dragon
  • EX: Team Rocket Returns
  • EX: Unseen Forces

[edit] References

Publications
  • Barbo, Maria. The Official Pokémon Handbook. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-15404-9.
  • Loe, Casey, ed. Pokémon Special Pikachu Edition Official Perfect Guide. Sunnydale, CA: Empire 21 Publishing, 1999. ISBN 1-930206-15-1.
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., August 2004. ISBN 1-930206-50-X
  • Mylonas, Eric. Pokémon Pokédex Collector’s Edition: Prima’s Official Pokémon Guide. Prima Games, September 21 2004. ISBN 0-7615-4761-4
  • Nintendo Power. Official Nintendo Pokémon Emerald Version Player’s Guide. Nintendo of America Inc., April 2005. ISBN 1-930206-58-5

[edit] External links

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