Slowking Pokédex: Stats, Weaknesses, Evolution and Moves

Slowking official artwork
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Slowking

Royal Pokémon

WATERPSYCHIC

Miraculously, this former Slowpoke’s latent intelligence was drawn out when Shellder poison raced through its brain.

Slowking Pokédex brings together the essential information for Slowking, including its typing, weaknesses, base stats, abilities, evolution line, forms, Pokédex entries and appearances across Pokémon games. Slowking is National Pokédex #199 and was introduced in Generation II. It is a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon.

This Slowking Pokédex covers Slowking across the Pokémon series rather than focusing on one game. You can use it to check core stats, weaknesses, evolution, forms, moves, locations and game appearances, then follow the related guides for more detailed game-specific help. Miraculously, this former Slowpoke’s latent intelligence was drawn out when Shellder poison raced through its brain.

Slowking at a glance

Type
WATERPSYCHIC
Weak to
ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×BUG2×GHOST2×DARK2×
Best base stat
Special Defense — 110
Abilities
Oblivious, Own Tempo, Regenerator (Hidden)
Evolution
Final stage or no evolution data

Slowking Pokédex overview

Slowking has the Water and Psychic typing, it belongs to Generation II, its Pokédex classification is the Royal Pokémon. Miraculously, this former Slowpoke’s latent intelligence was drawn out when Shellder poison raced through its brain. The quick facts below bring together the key measurements and species details, while the rest of the Slowking Pokédex breaks down its battle strengths, evolution, forms and appearances in more detail.

Slowking quick facts

Height
2.0 m
Weight
79.5 kg
Generation
Generation II
Growth rate
Medium
Capture rate
70
Base happiness
70

Slowking Pokédex type and weaknesses

Slowking is weak to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost and Dark. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic and Steel. These matchups come from Slowking's typing, making this a quick way to check which attacking types are super effective against Slowking and which types it can resist more comfortably.

Slowking type effectiveness

Damage taken when Slowking is hit by each type:

Weak to

ELECTRIC2×GRASS2×BUG2×GHOST2×DARK2×

Resists

FIRE½×WATER½×ICE½×FIGHTING½×PSYCHIC½×STEEL½×

Based on Water / Psychic typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Slowking Pokédex stats

Slowking has a base stat total of 490, with Special Defense as its highest listed base stat at 110. In the Slowking Pokédex, base stats are useful for comparing natural strengths before a particular game layers on level, training, moves, abilities or battle formats. The bars below show the six standard stats side by side, making it easier to see where Slowking is naturally strongest and where its lower base values sit.

Slowking base stats

Hp95
Attack75
Defense80
Special Attack100
Special Defense110
Speed30
Total490

Slowking Pokédex abilities

Slowking can have Oblivious, Own Tempo and Regenerator as its Hidden Ability. Abilities can significantly change how Slowking functions in battle, so they are worth considering alongside its typing and base stats. Any Hidden Ability is identified separately below.

Slowking abilities

Oblivious

Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.

Own Tempo

Prevents confusion.

Regenerator Hidden

Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Slowking Pokédex evolution

Slowking evolves from Slowpoke. The evolution section shows the family together and includes evolution requirements where they apply, making it easy to see how each stage connects. Each Pokémon in the family can also be opened in its own Pokédex guide.

Slowking evolution family

79Slowpoke
Level 37
80Slowbro
Trade · holding Kings Rock
199Slowking

Slowking evolution requirements

Evolves from

Slowpoke

Trade · holding Kings Rock

Slowking Pokédex forms and shiny appearance

Slowking has 2 forms shown on this Slowking Pokédex page. Alternate forms are grouped together so you can compare them in one place, while the artwork switcher lets you view the standard and shiny appearance when shiny artwork is available.

Slowking normal artwork
Switch between the normal and shiny appearance of Slowking.

Slowking forms

Slowking artwork

Slowking

WATERPSYCHIC
Abilities
Oblivious, Own Tempo, Regenerator
Base stat total
490
Height
2.0 m
Weight
79.5 kg

Slowking Pokédex game appearances

Slowking appears in 19 Pokémon titles, including Black, Black 2, Crystal, Diamond, Emerald and Firered. Availability differs between games, so the list below separates each title and makes it easier to see where Slowking appears without assuming the same method or location applies everywhere.

Slowking game availability

BlackWild encounter
Black 2Game data
CrystalGame data
DiamondGame data
EmeraldGame data
FireredGame data
GoldGame data
HeartgoldGame data
LeafgreenGame data
PearlGame data
PlatinumGame data
RubyGame data
SapphireGame data
SilverGame data
SoulsilverGame data
Ultra SunWild encounter
Ultra ♂oonWild encounter
WhiteWild encounter
White 2Game data

This uses imported PokéAPI encounter and game-index records. It does not guarantee current transfer, DLC or event availability.

Where can you find Slowking?

The locations below show where Slowking can be found across Pokémon games, including the encounter method, level range and encounter chance where available. Use the filters to narrow the list to a particular game and find the location information you need.

Slowking encounter locations

4 records

GameLocationMethodLevelChanceConditions
BlackAbundant Shrine AreaSurf Spots35–704%—
Ultra SunKalae Bay AreaSos Encounter15–1815%—
Ultra ♂oonKalae Bay AreaSos Encounter15–1815%—
WhiteAbundant Shrine AreaSurf Spots35–704%—

Slowking Pokédex moves

The Slowking Pokédex lists 200 moves below. Use the filters to narrow the list by move name, learning method, type or category. Move availability can differ between games and generations, so check the relevant game details when planning a specific moveset.

Slowking move explorer

200 moves shown

LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPMethod
1CurseGHOSTStatus——10Level Up
1GrowlNORMALStatus—10040Level Up
1Heal PulsePSYCHICStatus——10Level Up
1Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Level Up
1Nasty PlotDARKStatus——20Level Up
1Power GemROCKSpecial8010020Level Up
1SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Level Up
1TackleNORMALPhysical4010035Level Up
1Water GunWATERSpecial4010025Level Up
1YawnNORMALStatus——10Level Up
12ConfusionPSYCHICSpecial5010025Level Up
15DisableNORMALStatus—10020Level Up
18Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Level Up
21HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Level Up
24Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Level Up
27AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Level Up
30SurfWATERSpecial9010015Level Up
33Slack OffNORMALStatus——5Level Up
36PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Level Up
39Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Level Up
42Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Level Up
49Trump CardNORMALSpecial——5Level Up
—AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—AttractNORMALStatus—10015Machine
—AvalancheICEPhysical6010010Machine
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Machine
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Machine
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Machine
—BrineWATERSpecial6510010Machine
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Machine
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—CaptivateNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Machine
—ConfideNORMALStatus——20Machine
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Machine
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Machine
—DiveWATERPhysical8010010Machine
—Double TeamNORMALStatus——15Machine
—Dragon TailDRAGONPhysical609010Machine
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Machine
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Machine
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Machine
—EarthquakeGROUNDPhysical10010010Machine
—Echoed VoiceNORMALSpecial4010015Machine
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Expanding ♀orcePSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—FacadeNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Fire BlastFIRESpecial110855Machine
—Fire PunchFIREPhysical7510015Machine
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Machine
—FlashNORMALStatus—10020Machine
—FlingDARKPhysical—10010Machine
—Focus BlastFIGHTINGSpecial120705Machine
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Machine
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Machine
—FrustrationNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Machine
—Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Machine
—Giga ImpactNORMALPhysical150905Machine
—Grass KnotGRASSSpecial—10020Machine
—HailICEStatus——10Machine
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Machine
—Hidden PowerNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—Hydro PumpWATERSpecial110805Machine
—Hyper BeamNORMALSpecial150905Machine
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Machine
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Machine
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Machine
—ImprisonPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—IncinerateFIRESpecial6010015Machine
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Machine
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Machine
—Light ScreenPSYCHICStatus——30Machine
—LiquidationWATERPhysical8510010Machine
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Machine
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Machine
—MetronomeNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Mud ShotGROUNDSpecial559515Machine
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Machine
—Muddy WaterWATERSpecial908510Machine
—Nasty PlotDARKStatus——20Machine
—Natural GiftNORMALPhysical—10015Machine
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Machine
—Pay DayNORMALPhysical4010020Machine
—Power GemROCKSpecial8010020Machine
—Power Up PunchFIGHTINGPhysical4010020Machine
—ProtectNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsybeamPSYCHICSpecial6510020Machine
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Machine
—PsychicPSYCHICSpecial9010010Machine
—Psychic NoisePSYCHICSpecial7510010Machine
—Psychic TerrainPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—PsyshockPSYCHICSpecial8010010Machine
—QuashDARKStatus—10015Machine
—Rain DanceWATERStatus——5Machine
—Razor ShellWATERPhysical759510Machine
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Machine
—ReflectPSYCHICStatus——20Machine
—RestPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—ReturnNORMALPhysical—10020Machine
—Rock SlideROCKPhysical759010Machine
—Rock SmashFIGHTINGPhysical4010015Machine
—Rock TombROCKPhysical609515Machine
—RoundNORMALSpecial6010015Machine
—SafeguardNORMALStatus——25Machine
—ScaldWATERSpecial8010015Machine
—Secret PowerNORMALPhysical7010020Machine
—Shadow BallGHOSTSpecial8010015Machine
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Machine
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Machine
—SnowscapeICEStatus0—10Machine
—Stored PowerPSYCHICSpecial2010010Machine
—StrengthNORMALPhysical8010015Machine
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Machine
—Sunny DayFIREStatus——5Machine
—SurfWATERSpecial9010015Machine
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Machine
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Machine
—Take DownNORMALPhysical908520Machine
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Machine
—Tera BlastNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—Thunder PunchELECTRICPhysical7510015Machine
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Machine
—ToxicPOISONStatus—9010Machine
—Tri AttackNORMALSpecial8010010Machine
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Machine
—Trick RoomPSYCHICStatus——5Machine
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Machine
—WaterfallWATERPhysical8010015Machine
—Weather BallNORMALSpecial5010010Machine
—WhirlpoolWATERSpecial358515Machine
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Machine
—Zap CannonELECTRICSpecial120505Machine
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Machine
—Chilly ReceptionICEStatus0—10Egg
—Future SightPSYCHICSpecial12010010Egg
—After YouNORMALStatus——15Tutor
—Ally SwitchPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Aqua TailWATERPhysical909010Tutor
—BlockNORMALStatus——5Tutor
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Tutor
—CounterFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—DiveWATERPhysical8010010Tutor
—Double EdgeNORMALPhysical12010015Tutor
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Tutor
—Dream EaterPSYCHICSpecial10010015Tutor
—Dynamic PunchFIGHTINGPhysical100505Tutor
—EndureNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Expanding ♀orcePSYCHICSpecial8010010Tutor
—FlamethrowerFIRESpecial9010015Tutor
—Focus PunchFIGHTINGPhysical15010020Tutor
—Foul PlayDARKPhysical9510015Tutor
—Fury CutterBUGPhysical409520Tutor
—HeadbuttNORMALPhysical7010015Tutor
—Ice BeamICESpecial9010010Tutor
—Ice PunchICEPhysical7510015Tutor
—Icy WindICESpecial559515Tutor
—Iron DefenseSTEELStatus——15Tutor
—Iron TailSTEELPhysical1007515Tutor
—Laser ♀ocusNORMALStatus——30Tutor
—Magic CoatPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Mega KickNORMALPhysical120755Tutor
—Mega PunchNORMALPhysical808520Tutor
—MimicNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Mud SlapGROUNDSpecial2010010Tutor
—NightmareGHOSTStatus—10015Tutor
—Psych UpNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—RecycleNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—Seismic TossFIGHTINGPhysical—10020Tutor
—Signal BeamBUGSpecial7510015Tutor
—Skill SwapPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Sleep TalkNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SnoreNORMALSpecial5010015Tutor
—SubstituteNORMALStatus——10Tutor
—SwaggerNORMALStatus—8515Tutor
—SwiftNORMALSpecial60—20Tutor
—TelekinesisPSYCHICStatus——15Tutor
—Thunder WaveELECTRICStatus—9020Tutor
—TrickPSYCHICStatus—10010Tutor
—Water PulseWATERSpecial6010020Tutor
—Wonder RoomPSYCHICStatus——10Tutor
—Zen HeadbuttPSYCHICPhysical809015Tutor
—AmnesiaPSYCHICStatus——20Train
—AvalancheICEPhysical6010010Train
—BelchPOISONSpecial1209010Train
—Belly DrumNORMALStatus——10Train
—BlizzardICESpecial110705Train
—BlockNORMALStatus——5Train
—Body SlamNORMALPhysical8510015Train
—Brick BreakFIGHTINGPhysical7510015Train
—BulldozeGROUNDPhysical6010020Train
—Calm ♂indPSYCHICStatus——20Train
—Chilling WaterWATERSpecial5010020Train
—Chilly ReceptionICEStatus0—10Train
—CurseGHOSTStatus——10Train
—DigGROUNDPhysical8010010Train
—DisableNORMALStatus—10020Train
—DiveWATERPhysical8010010Train
—Drain PunchFIGHTINGPhysical7510010Train

Slowking Pokédex entries

The Slowking Pokédex entries below let you compare how Slowking has been described across different Pokémon games. Pokédex wording often changes between versions, so reading the entries together is a useful way to see how its description has evolved across the series.

Slowking Pokédex entries

GameEntry
Gold

It has incredible intellect and in­ tuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.

Silver

When its head was bitten, toxins entered SLOWPOKE's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.

Crystal

Every time it ya­ wns, SHELLDER injects more poi­ son into it. The poison makes it more intelligent.

Ruby

SLOWKING undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this POKéMON apparently forgets everything it has learned if the SHELLDER on its head comes off.

Sapphire

SLOWKING undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this POKéMON apparently forgets everything it has learned if the SHELLDER on its head comes off.

Emerald

It undertakes research every day to solve the mysteries of the world. However, it apparently forgets everything if the SHELLDER on its head comes off.

Firered

When its head was bitten, toxins entered SLOWPOKE’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.

Leafgreen

It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.

Diamond

Being bitten by SHELLDER gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.

Pearl

Being bitten by SHELLDER gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.

Platinum

Being bitten by SHELLDER gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.

Heartgold

It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.

Soulsilver

When its head was bitten, toxins entered SLOWPOKE’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.

Black

Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.

White

Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.

Black 2

Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.

White 2

Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.

X

It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.

Y

When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.

Omega Ruby

Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off.

Alpha Sapphire

Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off.

Sun

A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.

Moon

This Pokémon is so famed for its intellect that a proverb still persists in some regions: “When in doubt, ask Slowking.”

Ultra Sun

It’s constantly coming up with new ideas that would change the world, but as soon as it hits upon a new idea, it forgets it.

Ultra ♂oon

It’s called “the sage of the sea.” It engages in battles of wits with Oranguru, but the result is usually a draw.

Sword

Miraculously, this former Slowpoke’s latent intelligence was drawn out when Shellder poison raced through its brain.

Shield

Slowking can solve any problem presented to it, but no one can understand a thing Slowking says.

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