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*In the anime, Slowpoke evolves into a Slowbro if a Shellder bites its tail. It will evolve into a Slowking if one bites its head while it has the [[King's Rock]] on it. | *In the anime, Slowpoke evolves into a Slowbro if a Shellder bites its tail. It will evolve into a Slowking if one bites its head while it has the [[King's Rock]] on it. | ||
* In the [[Generation III]] games, Slowpoke and its evolutions are only obtainable in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}}, the only case in the generation where an entire evolutionary line is exclusive to only one game. | * In the [[Generation III]] games, Slowpoke and its evolutions are only obtainable in {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|LeafGreen|s}}, the only case in the generation where an entire evolutionary line is exclusive to only one game. | ||
*Like {{p|Mantyke}}, Slowpoke evolves when another Pokémon attaches to it. However, proximity-based evolution (requiring Mantyke and {{p|Remoraid}} to be in the same party) did not exist in Generation I, so Shellder has no bearing on Slowpoke's evolution. | *Like {{p|Mantyke}}, Slowpoke evolves when another Pokémon attaches to it. However, proximity-based evolution (requiring Mantyke and {{p|Remoraid}} to be in the same party) did not exist in Generation I, so Shellder has no bearing on Slowpoke's evolution. This is why level 37 is needed to evolve Slowpoke into {{p|Slowbro}}, rather than having {{p|Shellder}}in your party (as in the anime). | ||
*Though the species has appeared repeatedly, no Slowpoke has ever been seen using an attack in the anime. This trait is shared with {{p|Kakuna}}. | *Though the species has appeared repeatedly, no Slowpoke has ever been seen using an attack in the anime. This trait is shared with {{p|Kakuna}}. | ||
*Up until {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, all of Slowpoke's sprites had | *Up until {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, all of Slowpoke's sprites had their mouths open. | ||
*Although Slowpoke is considered to be one of the stupidest | *Although Slowpoke is considered to be one of the stupidest Pokémon, its evolution, Slowking, is considered to be one of the smartest. | ||
*For reasons unknown, shiny Slowpoke and its evolutions are all the same color, but shiny Slowbro have a gold Shellder, while Slowking have a normal colored Shellder. | *For reasons unknown, shiny Slowpoke and its evolutions are all the same color, but shiny Slowbro have a gold Shellder, while Slowking have a normal colored Shellder. | ||
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A ''slowpoke'' is simply a term for someone who is slow. It can be also a combination of ''slow'' and ''poke'' ( | A ''slowpoke'' is simply a term for someone who is slow. It can be also a combination of ''slow'' and ''poke'' (an abbreviation of ''Pokémon''). The ''yado'' in ''Yadon'' may be from 宿借り ''yadokari'', {{wp|hermit crab}}. Alternatively, it may also be derived from 宿主 ''yadonushi'', (parasitic) host. Also, 鈍感 ''donkan'' means thickheaded or stolid, and 鈍 ''don'' means slow, dull, or stupid. | ||
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Slowpoke (Japanese: ヤドン Yadon) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon. It first appeared in the Generation I games.
Slowpoke can evolve into one of two Pokémon: into Slowbro starting at Level 37; or into Slowking when traded holding a King's Rock.
Biology
Physiology
Slowpoke are large pink creatures which resemble a cross between a salamander and a hippopotamus. Their tails grow lighter towards the tip, and they have tan muzzles.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Slowpoke have unusual tails which drip a sweet-tasting sappy substance. This substance is attractive to many species of fish, and can be used as a lure. Unfortunately, Slowpoke are extremely stupid, and tend to forget what they are doing.
Unlike most Template:Type2 Pokémon, Slowpoke are capable of using Template:Type2 attacks, like Flamethrower.
Behavior
Slowpoke are amphibious creatures of notoriously dim intellect. They take a long time to respond to outside stimuli, it takes as much as five seconds for it to process pain. Its tail is particularly numb to pain, it takes more than a day for it to feel when it has been bitten on its tail. Although they are generally seen as being extraordinarily stupid, they are very gentle and caring, as well as skilled fishermen. Unfortunately, they are easily distracted and forget what they were doing. Although many view Slowpoke as largely useless creatures, many folktales surround Slowpoke, including the belief that their yawns cause rain.
Habitat
Slowpoke are commonly found at the water's edge.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major Appearances
Slowpoke's first major role was in The Evolution Solution. Ash and co. asked for the help of Professor Westwood V to help figure out why Slowpoke only evolved into Slowbro when a Shellder clamped on its tail (a question that was giving Professor Oak a headache). Westwood's Slowpoke evolved when a Shellder that Jessie caught clamped on to the Dopey Pokémon's tail.
A Shadow of a Drought revealed that Azalea Town considers Slowpoke sacred due to legends claiming that Slowpoke's yawning can summon rain.
Enlighten Up! introduced practitioners of a religion similar to Buddhism that see Slowpoke's empty head as a sign of enlightenment and worship by meditating along with Slowpoke and Slowbro.
A group of Slowpoke were trying to reach a King's Rock to evolve into Slowking in A Crowning Achievement. One finally succeeded at the end.
Minor Appearances
Slowpoke's first appearance was a brief one in Island of the Giant Pokémon. Ash's Pokémon asked it for help, but it didn't respond. It evolved into a Slowbro at the very end of the episode.
Pokédex entries
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In the manga
In Template:PSV of Pokémon Special, a herd of Slowpoke has their tails cut off by Team Rocket, causing the Slowpoke Well to stop providing water. Gold proceeds to tire one out with his Aipom, prompting it to yawn and therefore cause the well to start flowing again.
In the TCG
- Main article: Slowpoke (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Slowpoke is a Pokéfloat. It initially has its tail curled towards its body but the tail lazily becomes straight and fighting moves there until Wooper appears.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Channel: A Slowpoke is the very slow weatherman.
- Pokémon Ranger: Slowpoke is Murph's partner Pokémon.
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2: Slowpoke and Slakoth are the members of Team Slacker, the zero-motivation exploration team.
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Snap | River |
Pokémon Channel | Upgrade binder |
Pokémon Trozei! | Secret Storage 7 Huge Storage 2 Endless Level 20 Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team |
Stormy Sea (11F-19F) Silver Trench (6F-14F) Grand Sea (6F-14F) Far-off Sea (6F-14F) Marvelous Sea (B6-B14) Fantasy Strait (B6-B14) |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness |
End Lake (B1-B24) |
Pokémon Ranger | Kisara Plains |
Pokémon Rumble | Gravel Cave |
Held items
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Gold, Silver, and Crystal | King's Rock (8%) |
Berry (trade from Generation I) | |
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald | King's Rock (5%) |
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum | Lagging Tail (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
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HP: 90
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150 - 197 | 290 - 384 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
40
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40 - 101 | 76 - 196 | |
15
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18 - 73 | 31 - 141 | |
Total: 315
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Learnset
By leveling up
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TCG-only Moves
Side game data
Evolution
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Sprites
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I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
IV | Diamond | Pearl | Platinum | HeartGold | SoulSilver | Back | |
V | Black | White | Black 2 | White 2 | Back | ||
Trivia
- Slowpoke's original English name was "Slowmo".
- In the anime, Slowpoke evolves into a Slowbro if a Shellder bites its tail. It will evolve into a Slowking if one bites its head while it has the King's Rock on it.
- In the Generation III games, Slowpoke and its evolutions are only obtainable in LeafGreen, the only case in the generation where an entire evolutionary line is exclusive to only one game.
- Like Mantyke, Slowpoke evolves when another Pokémon attaches to it. However, proximity-based evolution (requiring Mantyke and Remoraid to be in the same party) did not exist in Generation I, so Shellder has no bearing on Slowpoke's evolution. This is why level 37 is needed to evolve Slowpoke into Slowbro, rather than having Shellderin your party (as in the anime).
- Though the species has appeared repeatedly, no Slowpoke has ever been seen using an attack in the anime. This trait is shared with Kakuna.
- Up until HeartGold and SoulSilver, all of Slowpoke's sprites had their mouths open.
- Although Slowpoke is considered to be one of the stupidest Pokémon, its evolution, Slowking, is considered to be one of the smartest.
- For reasons unknown, shiny Slowpoke and its evolutions are all the same color, but shiny Slowbro have a gold Shellder, while Slowking have a normal colored Shellder.
Origin
Slowpoke vaguely resembles a hippopotamus.
Name origin
A slowpoke is simply a term for someone who is slow. It can be also a combination of slow and poke (an abbreviation of Pokémon). The yado in Yadon may be from 宿借り yadokari, hermit crab. Alternatively, it may also be derived from 宿主 yadonushi, (parasitic) host. Also, 鈍感 donkan means thickheaded or stolid, and 鈍 don means slow, dull, or stupid.
In other languages
- German: Flegmon
- French: Ramoloss - This is probably from ramolli (soft) and molosse (big dog).
- Korean: 야돈 Yadon
- Chinese (Hong Kong): 小呆獸 - Literally "little slow-witted creature".
External links
Notes
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