Slugma (Temporal Forces 28) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Slugma is a Common Pokémon card from the Temporal Forces set, numbered 28. It has 80 HP and features the vivid attack Roasting Heat. A straightforward, fiery presence for any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fire
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Attack: Roasting Heat — Deals 10+ damage, with an additional 40 damage if the opponent’s Active Pokémon is Burned
• Flavor Text: “A common sight in volcanic areas, it slowly slithers around in a constant search for warm places.”
• Regulation Mark: H

Key Printings

This guide covers the single known printing of Slugma from the Temporal Forces set, card number 28. It is a Common card with no evolutions or abilities, making it a straightforward collectible.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Slugma card. Identification is via set code “sv5,” card number 28, and the distinctive artwork by Haru Akasaka. The card’s subtype is Basic, and it carries the Fire type.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Slugma card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, according to available data. No additional tournament or play notes are known.

Care & Storage Tips

Store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its basic status and lack of rarity variants, maintaining good condition will help retain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Temporal Forces (sv5): Introduced Slugma as a Basic Fire-type Pokémon with a simple but thematic attack, fitting the volcanic motif of the set. This printing is the only known version and features artwork by Haru Akasaka.