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Slugma 83/106

Name: Slugma #83 - Great Encounters | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: dp4-83
Price: 0.28 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Great Encounters Released: Feb 1, 2008

Pokémon

Fire Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 7.6 packs (13.2%) Evolves To: Magcargo

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0.28 $0.03 (9.68%)

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0.94 $0.07 (8.05%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	133.00	—	x141
PSA9	12.50	—	x13
PSA8.5	7.00	—	x7.4
PSA8	15.00	—	x16

About Slugma

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

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Slugma
National Pokédex #218
Card Number 83/106
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorMasakazu Fukuda
Release Date01/02/2008
SeriesDiamond & Pearl
Expansion Great Encounters
Evolves To
Magcargo
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fire
Health Points60 HP
Weakness Water +10
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Steady Firebreathing10
Body Slam20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Slugma oozing through a warm, leafy environment, its molten body glowing softly as it navigates the terrain, surrounded by floating leaves that emphasize the calm yet fiery nature of its existence.

Playability Overview

Slugma provides early-game utility with potential paralysis through Body Slam, but its low HP and modest damage output limit its effectiveness in longer battles.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Lava FlowThis Slugma card really captures that molten vibe with its warm colors and fiery background. I'd suggest placing it on a "Volcanic Wonders" page, where its unique lava-like appearance can shine alongside other Fire-types. It pairs well with cards that have a similar warm palette or themes of heat.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Chill / Warm Tones / Lava Life / Fire Hazard