Slugma Pokémon Gold: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Slugma in Pokémon Gold. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 28 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Gold
KantoSlugma Pokemon Gold Pokedex Entry
Slugma does not have any blood in its body. Instead, intensely hot magma circulates throughout this Pokémon’s body, carrying essential nutrients and oxygen to its organs.
Pokemon Gold Slugma Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Gold Slugma Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Slugma via various methods in Pokémon Gold.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Smog | poison | Lv. 1 |
| Ember | fire | Lv. 8 |
| Rock Throw | rock | Lv. 15 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 22 |
| Amnesia | psychic | Lv. 29 |
| Flamethrower | fire | Lv. 36 |
| Rock Slide | rock | Lv. 43 |
| Body Slam | normal | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Gold Slugma Locations
Slugma can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Gold, including Kanto Route 17 Area and Kanto Route 16 Area. The most reliable spawn is at Kanto Route 17 Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 27 by walking through tall grass with a 30% encounter rate (day).
Kanto Route 16 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 27Morning5%Rare
- walkLv. 27Day5%Rare
- walkLv. 27Night5%Rare
Kanto Route 17 Area
4 encounters- walkLv. 27Day30%Frequent
- walkLv. 29Day5%Rare
- walkLv. 29Morning5%Rare
- walkLv. 29Night5%Rare
Kanto Route 18 Area
3 encounters- walkLv. 27Morning5%Rare
- walkLv. 27Day5%Rare
- walkLv. 27Night5%Rare