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No. 0079 · Generation I · Kanto

Slowpoke

The Dopey Pokémon

TL;DR. Slowpoke is a water/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 315. It is always so absent-minded that it won't react, even if its flavorful tail is bitten.

Water Psychic

It is always so absent-minded that it won't react, even if its flavorful tail is bitten.

Height1.2 m

Weight36.0 kg

AbilitiesOblivious, Own Tempo

HiddenRegenerator

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 315. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 90

Attack 65

Defense 65

Sp. Attack 40

Sp. Defense 40

Speed 15

Total315

315 base stat total, the 793rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 198th among Water-types.

90 base HP, Slowpoke's strongest stat, ranking 50th of 250 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Slowpoke 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, Slowpoke reaches 1,226 CP at level 40 and 1,403 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack109

GO Defense98

GO Stamina207

Max CP (L40)1,226

Max CP (L50)1,386

Best buddy (L51)1,403

Raid catch CP 650–700 (L20). Weather boosted 812–876 (L25).

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Competitive

Slowpoke in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Slowpoke across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #538 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #538 76.3 score

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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Slowpoke.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Slowpoke, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Slowpoke?

Slowpoke is a Water/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Slowpoke weak to?

Slowpoke takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Bug, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Slowpoke resistant to?

Slowpoke resists Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Slowpoke evolve?

Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro (Level 37) or Slowbro (Use Galarica Cuff) or Slowking (Trade holding Kings Rock) or Slowking (Use Galarica Wreath) or Galarian Slowbro (Level 37 in Galar (yields Galarian Slowbro)) or Galarian Slowbro (Use Galarica Cuff in Galar (yields Galarian Slowbro)) or Galarian Slowking (Trade holding Kings Rock in Galar (yields Galarian Slowking)) or Galarian Slowking (Use Galarica Wreath in Galar (yields Galarian Slowking)).

What generation is Slowpoke from?

Slowpoke was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0079.

What are Slowpoke's base stats?

Slowpoke has HP 90, Attack 65, Defense 65, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 15. Total base stat total: 315.

What are Slowpoke's abilities?

Slowpoke can have the abilities Oblivious, Own Tempo, plus the Hidden Ability Regenerator.

Is Slowpoke legendary or mythical?

No. Slowpoke is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Slowpoke's best stat?

Slowpoke's highest base stat is HP at 90, which ranks 50th of 250 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Slowpoke good?

Slowpoke has a base stat total of 315, the 793rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 198th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Galarian

Galarian Slowpoke

Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Slowpoke as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Slowpoke in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Slowpoke in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Slowpoke in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Slowpoke in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Slowpoke 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Slowpoke is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric Bug Ghost Dark

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Fighting Psychic Steel

Comparison

Slowpoke vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 250 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Slowpoke	Water avg	Difference
HP	90	71	+19
Attack	65	70	-5
Defense	65	72	-7
Special Attack	40	78	-38
Special Defense	40	75	-35
Speed	15	68	-53
Total	315	434	-119

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Game appearances

Slowpoke appears in 39 games.

Every mainline release where Slowpoke is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2023 Indigo Disk DLC
2025 Legends: Z-A
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Slowpoke in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 25 games have a known habitat.

Pearl, Platinum

Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Slowpoke Well 1FSlowpoke Well B1fTohjo Falls

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Johto Safari Zone Zone Rocky BeachSlowpoke Well 1FSlowpoke Well B1fTohjo Falls

Red, red-japan

Celadon CityKanto Route 10Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone MiddleSeafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f

Blue, green-japan

Celadon CityKanto Route 10Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone MiddleSeafoam Islands 1F

Yellow

Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Seafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2f

LeafGreen

Berry ForestBond BridgeCanyon EntranceCape BrinkCeladon CityCerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fCerulean CityCinnabar IslandFive IslandFive Isle MeadowFour IslandFuchsia CityGreen PathIcefall Cave EntranceIcefall Cave WaterfallKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone MiddleKanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Kindle RoadMemorial PillarOne IslandOutcast IslandPallet TownResort GorgeousRuin ValleySS AnneSeafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fTanoby RuinsTrainer TowerTreasure BeachVermilion CityViridian CityWater LabyrinthWater Path

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Seafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f

Black, White

Abundant Shrine

X, Y

Azure BayKalos Route 12

Sun, Moon

Alola Route 1 Hauoli OutskirtsAlola Route 15 MainAlola Route 16 MainKalae Bay

Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Alola Route 1 Hauoli OutskirtsAlola Route 15 MainAlola Route 16 EastAlola Route 16 WestKalae BayPoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Mirage Spot Cave North OF FallarborMirage Spot Cave South OF Pacifidlog

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