TL;DR. Slowking is a water/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 490. It has incredible intellect and in tuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
It has incredible intellect and in tuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Slowking in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Slowking reaches 2,545 CP at level 40 and 2,911 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Slowking only comes from evolving a Shiny Slowpoke. The first Shiny in the family appeared on November 17, 2020.
- Slowpoke
- Slowbro by encounter; Mega Slowbro
- Shadow
Shiny Galarian Slowking only comes from evolving a Shiny Galarian Slowpoke. The first Shiny in the family appeared on March 18, 2023.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jan 1 to Jan 5, 2022, 3-star (New Year 2022).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 to Jan 5, 2022 | 3-starNew Year 2022 | New Year's Event 2022 |
Slowking in competitive play.
Slowking is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #745 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Slowking.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Slowking, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Slowking?
Slowking is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Slowking weak to?
Slowking takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Slowking resistant to?
Slowking resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel. It has no full immunities.
How does Slowking evolve?
Slowking evolves from Slowpoke (Trade holding Kings Rock) or Slowpoke (Use Galarica Wreath). Slowking is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Slowking from?
Slowking was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0199.
What are Slowking's base stats?
Slowking has HP 95, Attack 75, Defense 80, Special Attack 100, Special Defense 110, and Speed 30. Total base stat total: 490.
What are Slowking's abilities?
Slowking can have the abilities Oblivious, Own Tempo, plus the Hidden Ability Regenerator.
Is Slowking legendary or mythical?
No. Slowking is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Slowking's best stat?
Slowking's highest base stat is Special Defense at 110, which ranks 29th of 250 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Slowking good?
Slowking has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 86th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Slowking as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Slowking is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Slowking vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 250 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Slowking | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 71 | +24 |
| Attack | 75 | 70 | +5 |
| Defense | 80 | 72 | +8 |
| Special Attack | 100 | 78 | +22 |
| Special Defense | 110 | 75 | +35 |
| Speed | 30 | 68 | -38 |
| Total | 490 | 434 | +56 |
Slowking appears in 35 games.
Every mainline release where Slowking is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Slowking.
Every main-series game Slowking is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Trade holding King's Rock)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (4★ Water-type & Psychic-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant DiamondTrade
- Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Trade holding King's Rock)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Trade holding King's Rock)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildKala'e Bay (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Trade holding King's Rock)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildAbundant Shrine (Surfing in rippling water)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Trade holding King's Rock)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRedTrade
- LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Trade holding King's Rock)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveSlowpoke (Trade holding King's Rock)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet, Legends: Z-A and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Slowking appears in 10 episodes.
From EP143 (2000-03-30) through JN097 (2022-02-11).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Slowking partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Slowking partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Slowking has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Slowking sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Slowking in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Slowking
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.