Slugma 028/162
Set: Temporal Forces
Released: Mar 22, 2024
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About Slugma
A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #218
- Card Number 028/162
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorHaru Akasaka
- Release Date22/03/2024
- Regulation MarkH
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Temporal Forces
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionJohto
- Generation Generation 2
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fire - Health Points80 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Roasting Heat10+

If your opponent's Active Pokémon is Burned, this attack does 40 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a fiery, molten creature with large, expressive eyes, slowly slithering across a vibrant, molten lava landscape filled with swirling red, black, and orange patterns, emphasizing its volcanic habitat.
Playability Overview
Slugma can be effective in decks focusing on status conditions, leveraging Burn to boost damage while requiring strategic setup due to its modest HP and retreat cost.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Lava FlowThis Slugma card brings the heat with its vibrant volcanic backdrop! The fiery reds and oranges create a sense of urgency and energy. It would fit perfectly on a "Volcanic Wonders" page, especially alongside other fire types like Magmar or Charizard that have similar explosive themes.Additional Binder Suggestions: Volcano / Energetic / Fiery Palette / Lava Life / Heat Wave









































