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There are so many fire Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet . But that does n’t imply you should command the endearing fire slug , Slugma , and its evolved pattern , Magcargo ! It ’s well deserving the time to catch both . Here ’s how to evolve Slugma into Magcargo in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet .
How to Evolve Slugma in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Slugma made its luxurious debut all the way back in Generation II . And while it ’s never really cemented its home in the limelight in the years legislate , it ’s still squeamish to see its sagging face in the Teal Mask DLC . But before you grab it , you might be wondering how do you develop it ?
Fortunately , it ’s pretty well-off . To evolve Slugma into Magcargo in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet , you require Slugma to reachlevel 38 .
And , yep , that ’s it ! It will acquire normally without you having to jump through any odd hoops . In fact , the moment you encounter Slugma in Katakami , it ’s in all probability equal to of evolving . Many of the Pokemon in this region are well above layer 38 when you encounter them .
Slugma is also very mutual around Crystal Pool and Infernal Pass . So , if you still need to catch it , start there .
As for whether or not Magcargo is good in battles , it has its ups and downs . Magcargo has decent bulk and access to Recovery . And with Flame Body and Lava Plume , it can inflict burn down very reliably . But Magcargo , with its Fire - Rock Typing , suffers from a 4x helplessness to Water and Ground . This makes it very opened to attack from more meta Pokemon like Great Tusk and Iron Valiant .
Garganaclessentially does what Magcargo does but skillful .
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But if you ’d like access to an even better and rarer Pokemon , can I evoke Hisuian Arcanine ? Of course , you ’ll have to get hisunevolved form first . But expect to do a lot more legwork for that Growlithe !
