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| Slowking is a bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a {{p|Shellder}} latched onto its head. It is primarily pink, with a pale yellow muzzle and scaled belly. Its feet and hands each have a single clawed digit, while the hands also have a clawless thumb. Around its neck is a spiny ruff with alternating red and white stripes. The Shellder on its head has a spiral shape with two horns near the base. A red gem resides in the center of the Shellder. The Shellder's eyes are visible on the back of the Shellder. | | Slowking is a bipedal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with a {{p|Shellder}} latched onto its head. It is primarily pink, with a pale yellow muzzle and scaled belly. Its feet and hands each have a single clawed digit, while the hands also have a clawless thumb. Around its neck is a spiny ruff with alternating red and white stripes. The Shellder on its head has a spiral shape with two horns near the base. A red gem resides in the center of the Shellder. The Shellder's eyes are visible on the back of the Shellder. |
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| Shellder's bite releases venom into Slowpoke's brain, causing a chemical chain-reaction that unlocks a superior intelligence and extraordinary power. More venom is injected into Slowking every time it yawns. The more venom the Shellder releases, the more intelligent Slowking will become. However, if the Shellder on its head comes off, it will forget everything it has learned and would [[devolution|revert]] itself back to Slowpoke. As seen in ''[[JN026|Slowking's Crowning! ]]'', Slowking's Shellder crown can take control of human who wears the crown. Slowking's intelligence can match that of a human and it constantly attempts to learn more. Its inspiration and intuition are also highly developed, and Slowking is able to stay calm in any situation and plan situations with effective results; this allows Slowking to solve anything. In the games, Slowking's speech is said to be unintelligible; however, [[M02|in the anime]], it can [[Talking Pokémon|understand and speak the human language]]. | | Shellder's bite releases venom into Slowpoke's brain, causing a chemical chain-reaction that unlocks a superior intelligence and extraordinary power. More venom is injected into Slowking every time it yawns. The more venom the Shellder releases, the more intelligent Slowking will become. However, if the Shellder on its head comes off, it will forget everything it has learned and would [[devolution|revert]] itself back to Slowpoke. As seen in ''[[JN026|Slowking's Crowning! ]]'', Slowking's Shellder crown can take control of human who wears the crown. Slowking's intelligence can match that of a human and it constantly attempts to learn more. Its inspiration and intuition are also highly developed, and Slowking is able to stay calm in any situation and plan situations with effective results; this allows Slowking to solve anything. In the games, Slowking's speech is said to be unintelligible; however, in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', it can [[Talking Pokémon|understand and speak the human language]]. |
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| According to [[The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide]], it has such an easygoing personality that it is never stressed. Slowking is rarely found in the wild, though it can be found [[List of Pokémon by habitat#Water's-edge Pokémon|by the water's edge]]. It [[Slowking's Day|has been seen]] eating seaweed and drinking coconut milk. In [[Alola]], it is known as "the sage of the sea", and it occasionally matches wits with {{p|Oranguru}} by the beach. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Slowking is known to be dreaming world-changing ideas while it sleeps.<ref>''[[Pokémon Sleep|Sleep Style Dex]]''</ref>However, it forgets all of them the moment Slowking wakes up. | | According to [[The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide]], it has such an easygoing personality that it is never stressed. Slowking is rarely found in the wild, though it can be found [[List of Pokémon by habitat#Water's-edge Pokémon|by the water's edge]]. It [[Slowking's Day|has been seen]] eating seaweed and drinking coconut milk. In [[Alola]], it is known as "the sage of the sea", and it occasionally matches wits with {{p|Oranguru}} by the beach. As mentioned in {{g|Sleep}}, Slowking is known to be dreaming world-changing ideas while it sleeps.<ref>[[Sleep style|Sleep Style Dex]]</ref>However, it forgets all of them the moment Slowking wakes up. |
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| Slowking is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Chilly Reception}}. | | Slowking is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Chilly Reception}}. |
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| In {{g|Emerald}}, Slowking can only be found in the {{OBP|Battle Frontier|Generation III}}. | | In {{game|Emerald}}, Slowking can only be found in the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}. |
| {{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}} | | {{HeldItems/header|type=Water|type2=Psychic}} |
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| ==In the anime== | | ==In the anime== |
| ===Main series=== | | ===Main series=== |
| [[File:Rocket Prize Master Slowking.png|thumb|250px|Slowking in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | | [[File:Rocket Prize Master Slowking.png|thumb|250px|Slowking in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']] |
| [[File:Galarian Slowking anime.png|250px|thumb|Galarian Slowking in the anime]] | | [[File:Galarian Slowking anime.png|250px|thumb|Galarian Slowking in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']] |
| ====Major appearances==== | | ====Major appearances==== |
| =====[[Slowking (M02)]]===== | | =====[[Slowking (M02)]]===== |
| In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', a {{pkmn2|talking}} Slowking gave {{Ash}} advice on where to find the Island Treasures. His daily activities were revealed in ''[[Slowking's Day]]''.
| | A {{pkmn2|talking}} Slowking debuted in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', where he gave {{Ash}} advice on where to find the Island Treasures. His daily activities were revealed in ''[[Slowking's Day]]''. |
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| In ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', a colony of Slowpoke was attempting to reach a [[King's Rock]] in order to evolve into one so that they could help save the colony from a drought. The Slowpoke were faced with many problems since the King's Rock was also surrounded by {{p|Shellder}}, and whenever they failed to reach it, they would evolve into a Slowbro instead. One Slowpoke, [[nickname]]d Arthur, which was owned by [[Alice Telesu]], tried reaching the King's Rock and eventually succeeded. In the end, he left Alice in order to be the leader of the colony. Arthur reappeared in {{AP|Larvitar}}'s vision in ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''. | | In ''[[EP260|A Crowning Achievement]]'', a colony of {{p|Slowpoke}} was attempting to reach a [[King's Rock]] in order to evolve into a Slowking so that they could help save the colony from a drought. The Slowpoke were faced with many problems since the King's Rock was also surrounded by {{p|Shellder}}, and whenever they failed to reach it, they would evolve into a {{p|Slowbro}} instead. One Slowpoke, [[nickname]]d Arthur, which was owned by [[Alice Telesu]], tried reaching the King's Rock and eventually succeeded, thus marking Slowking's main series debut. In the end, he left Alice in order to be the leader of the colony. Arthur reappeared in {{AP|Larvitar}}'s vision in ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''. |
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Slowking (Japanese: ヤドキング Yadoking) is a dual-type Water/Psychic Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves from Slowpoke when traded while holding a King's Rock. It is one of Slowpoke's final forms, the other being Slowbro.
In Galar, Slowking has a dual-type Poison/Psychic regional form, introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield's 1.3.0 patch. It evolves from Galarian Slowpoke when exposed to a Galarica Wreath. It is one of Galarian Slowpoke's final forms, the other being Galarian Slowbro. These Slowking can also be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.
(Specifics may differ in past games. Refer to Game data→Evolution data for these details.)
Slowking was officially revealed in the May 1997 issue of CoroCoro, along with Donphan and Ampharos.[1]
Biology
Slowking is a bipedal Pokémon with a Shellder latched onto its head. It is primarily pink, with a pale yellow muzzle and scaled belly. Its feet and hands each have a single clawed digit, while the hands also have a clawless thumb. Around its neck is a spiny ruff with alternating red and white stripes. The Shellder on its head has a spiral shape with two horns near the base. A red gem resides in the center of the Shellder. The Shellder's eyes are visible on the back of the Shellder.
Shellder's bite releases venom into Slowpoke's brain, causing a chemical chain-reaction that unlocks a superior intelligence and extraordinary power. More venom is injected into Slowking every time it yawns. The more venom the Shellder releases, the more intelligent Slowking will become. However, if the Shellder on its head comes off, it will forget everything it has learned and would revert itself back to Slowpoke. As seen in Slowking's Crowning! , Slowking's Shellder crown can take control of human who wears the crown. Slowking's intelligence can match that of a human and it constantly attempts to learn more. Its inspiration and intuition are also highly developed, and Slowking is able to stay calm in any situation and plan situations with effective results; this allows Slowking to solve anything. In the games, Slowking's speech is said to be unintelligible; however, in The Power of One, it can understand and speak the human language.
According to The Complete Pokémon Pocket Guide, it has such an easygoing personality that it is never stressed. Slowking is rarely found in the wild, though it can be found by the water's edge. It has been seen eating seaweed and drinking coconut milk. In Alola, it is known as "the sage of the sea", and it occasionally matches wits with Oranguru by the beach. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Slowking is known to be dreaming world-changing ideas while it sleeps.[2]However, it forgets all of them the moment Slowking wakes up.
Slowking is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Chilly Reception.
Forms
Slowking has a regional form: Galarian Slowking.
In Galar, Shellder's bite causes a different chemical reaction in the brain due to the Galarica spices that make up Galarian Slowpoke's diet, causing Galarian Slowking to take on a unique appearance. The tip of its tail and the top half of its body are purple, and it has a long dark cloak that drapes from its neck. The Shellder has grown more dominant, appearing completely different with a rougher texture, a darker gray coloration, and a larger size, covering Slowking's eyes and nostrils. It has several purple spots dotting it, with a large one at the center that surrounds a green gem and two black eyes. The spikes on the Shellder are more blunt, and it has two purple horn-like tubes on either side from which poison may be secreted. The Shellder's teeth have also grown in size and are broad and flat instead of sharp; the same holds true for its wearer.
As Galarian Slowking evolves, the Shellder on its head has its intelligence skyrocket, giving it the ability to control the Slowking, as well as psychic powers that can rival the power of other Psychic-type Pokémon. Galarian Slowking has been observed chanting mysterious spells and incantations in battle or to communicate with each other. It also chants these spells while creating strange potions using its internal toxins. What these incantations and spells mean has yet to be fully understood.[3] Galarian Slowking is capable of creating potions by mixing toxins it produces with the food it consumes. These potions are derived and secreted from poison and the holes on Galarian Slowking's horns. However, not even Galarian Slowking itself will have any idea what effects the potions it produces will have. It will administer the potions it creates to weaken any Pokémon it sees fit to test on. They can also be found in the Coastal Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Galar's regional life is simulated. As seen in An Evolution in Taste!, Galarian Slowking's Shellder crown retains the same ability to control humans like its Johto counterpart.
Galarian Slowking is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Eerie Spell, as well as the only known Pokémon that can have Curious Medicine as its Ability.
Evolution
Slowking evolves from Slowpoke and is one of its final forms, the other being Slowbro.
Galarian Slowking evolves from Galarian Slowpoke. It is one of its final forms, the other being Galarian Slowbro.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Johto #082
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Gold
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
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Silver
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When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
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Crystal
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Every time it yawns, Shellder injects more poison into it. The poison makes it more intelligent.
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Stadium 2
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)
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Hoenn #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
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LeafGreen
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #082
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Diamond
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Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
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SoulSilver
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When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
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Generation V
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Black
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Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
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White
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Black 2
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Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
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White 2
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Kalos Coastal #135
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Hoenn #—
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
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When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.
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Moon
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This Pokémon is so famed for its intellect that a proverb still persists in some regions: "When in doubt, ask Slowking."
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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.
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It's called "the sage of the sea." It engages in battles of wits with Oranguru, but the result is usually a draw.
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Miraculously, this former Slowpoke's latent intelligence was drawn out when Shellder poison raced through its brain.
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Slowking can solve any problem presented to it, but no one can understand a thing Slowking says.
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Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of internationally recognized scientists.
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Sword
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A combination of toxins and the shock of evolving has increased Shellder's intelligence to the point that Shellder now controls Slowking.
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While chanting strange spells, this Pokémon combines its internal toxins with what it's eaten, creating strange potions.
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When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
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Violet
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It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
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Galarian Slowking
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Scarlet
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It administers its potions to weakened Pokémon it sees. These potions are derived from poison and secreted from holes in Slowking’s horns.
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It creates potions by mixing toxins with the food it’s eaten. Not even Slowking itself knows what effects the potions will have.
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Game locations
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This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Held items
In Pokémon Emerald, Slowking can only be found in the Battle Frontier.
Stats
Base stats
Slowking
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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75
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139 - 273
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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100
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184 - 328
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 490
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Galarian Slowking
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Range
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95
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155 - 202
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300 - 394
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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30
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31 - 90
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58 - 174
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Total: 490
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Slowking
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Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Slowking
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowking
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slowking
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowking
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slowking
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Slowking
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowking
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Slowking
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Galarian Slowking
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowking
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Slowking
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slowking
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowking
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slowking
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Slowking
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- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Slowking
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Slowking
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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![Teleport - field move.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/3/3d/Teleport_-_field_move.png) (Teleport ×-)
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Poké Assist: (past)
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Field move: (past)
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![Psy Power 1 field move.png](https://archives.bulbagarden.net/media/upload/a/a0/Psy_Power_1_field_move.png) (Psy Power ×1)
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Browser entry R-268/N-188
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It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds
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Base HP: 58
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Base Attack: 79
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Base Defense: 58
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Sleep type: Snoozing
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Pokémon type: Water
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Specialty: Skills
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Berry:
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Primary ingredient:
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Slowpoke Tail
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Snoozy Tomato
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Main skill: Energizing Cheer S
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Base carry limit: 17
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This Pokémon is called the Sage of the Sea. It's said that a Slowking's head is always brimming with world-changing ideas, even as it sleeps, but then it forgets them all upon waking.
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Eureka Sleep
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Evolution data
Slowking
Slowking evolves from Slowpoke when traded while holding a King's Rock. Slowpoke cannot evolve into Slowking in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen before the player obtains the National Pokédex, as its evolution will be interrupted. Slowpoke also cannot evolve into Slowking in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, as Slowking is not present in those games.
Galarian Slowking
Sprites
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
A talking Slowking debuted in The Power of One, where he gave Ash advice on where to find the Island Treasures. His daily activities were revealed in Slowking's Day.
Slowking also appeared in I Choose You!, which is set in an alternate continuity from the main series.
Slowking (recurring)
In Slowking's Crowning!, a Slowking living on Slowpoke Island had its crown removed. It reappeared in An Evolution in Taste!, where the same happened again. This Slowking loves udon.
Slowking's only known move is Psychic.
Other
In A Crowning Achievement, a colony of Slowpoke was attempting to reach a King's Rock in order to evolve into a Slowking so that they could help save the colony from a drought. The Slowpoke were faced with many problems since the King's Rock was also surrounded by Shellder, and whenever they failed to reach it, they would evolve into a Slowbro instead. One Slowpoke, nicknamed Arthur, which was owned by Alice Telesu, tried reaching the King's Rock and eventually succeeded, thus marking Slowking's main series debut. In the end, he left Alice in order to be the leader of the colony. Arthur reappeared in Larvitar's vision in Address Unown.
In Tag! We're It...! and Smells Like Team Spirit!, Conway used a Slowking in the Hearthome City Tag Battle Competition. In Up Close and Personable! and One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, it attended the Pokémon Summer Academy with him.
Galarian Slowking debuted in An Evolution in Taste!, acting as the leader of a group of Galarian Slowpoke and Slowbro that visited Slowpoke Island.
Minor appearances
A Slowking appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Slowking appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
In Slowking's Crowning!, James pulled a Slowking from the Rocket Prize Master.
Pokédex entries
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EP260
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Slowking
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Ash's Pokédex
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Slowking, the Royal Pokémon. Slowking possess great knowledge and inspiration, and are known for maintaining a level head in any circumstances.
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Slowking, the Royal Pokémon. It has tremendous intelligence and intuition. No matter what the situation, it stays calm and collected.
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JN026
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Slowking
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Slowking, the Royal Pokémon. A Water and Psychic type. If a Shellder bites a Slowpoke's tail, Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro. But if a Shellder bites a Slowpoke's head, the Slowpoke evolves into Slowking with the intelligence of a genius.
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JN097
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Slowking
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Slowking. Galarian form. The Hexpert Pokémon. A mix of poisons and the shock of evolving can give Shellder's intellect a massive upgrade. In fact, the Shellder can control the Slowking.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, a Slowking was in the photo of a previous Champion at the Hall of Fame, despite being a Generation II Pokémon.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Slowking (M02)
Slowking appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of The Power of One.
Pokémon Adventures
A hint of Slowking's existence first appeared in Bang the Drum, Slowbro, while Lorelei was musing on Slowbro's enhanced abilities after it had been bitten by Shellder. She remarked that Slowpoke would likely have further improved abilities if it was bitten on its head.
Slowking physically debuted in Oh, It's Ho-Oh!, under the ownership of Sham. It was able to use its Snore alongside Carl's Magcargo to attack even when asleep. However, a double Giga Drain defeated them both.
A Slowking appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
A Slowking appeared under the ownership of Lorelei in Enter The Three Beasts, and was used to escape the Icefall Cave when Carr detonated his Forretress, as well as to battle Sird.
A Slowking appeared at the Battle Factory in Uprooting Seedot.
InThe Final Dimensional Duel I, Charon was seen in possession of a Slowking. It was used to provoke Giratina into attacking Pearl, and later was used to attack Pearl again when Diamond was supposedly killed. It was later abandoned toward the end of the arc.
In Pyroar Breathes, Olympia used a Slowking to help stop the ultimate weapon from activating.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A talking Slowking appears in The Truth About The Mysterious Whirl Islands!!. It met Gold and Chris when they got stranded on Whirl Islands. It initially thought they came to challenge Lugia, but they knew nothing about the Silver Wing. It asked them to leave but the trees were too thick to cut and build a raft. It then offered to give them its rubber boat if they defeated a recently gone violent Blastoise that had ruled the island for a century. They manage to defeat it, wrecking Slowking's cave in the process. It later explains to them about Lugia and the Whirl Islands after they defeat Lugia.
In the TCG
- Main article: Slowking (TCG)
Trivia
- In the TCG, Slowking's Southern Islands card is the only card depicting a Pokémon introduced after Generation I to have a square evolution box in Japan only. In the English version, the Southern Islands collection used the Neo-era designs, which, like all later card layouts, feature a circular evolution box.
- Johtonian Slowking shares its category with Pyroar. They are both known as the Royal Pokémon.
- Slowking's Pokédex entries state that if the Shellder is removed, it will revert to a Slowpoke. This is a rare example of devolution being mentioned in the games.
- Slowking, its Galarian form, and their evolutionary relatives are the only Psychic-type Pokémon in the Monster Egg Group.
- Galarian Slowking's English category, "Hexpert", may be a combination of hex and expert.
- In Generation IX, prior to the Version 2.0.1 update of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, both forms of Slowking were unable to learn Helping Hand via TM, while their pre-evolutions could, and Galarian Slowking was unable to learn Snowscape via TM as well, while its pre-evolution could.
- Galarian Slowking and its evolutionary relative, Galarian Slowbro, are the only pink Poison-type Pokémon.
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Slowking's physical appearance may be based on hippopotamuses, giant otters, and giant salamanders. Its shell may reference hermit crabs and the mythical sazae-oni, a magical sea demon of Japanese folklore, distinguished by its spiny "sazae" or "turban-shaped" snail shell.
Slowking may also be based on a king, as the growth around its neck resembles a king's ruff while its shell is similar to a crown. It is known that hippopotamus are territorial animals that live in herds led by a dominant bull, so it is possible that the idea that Slowking is a kind of "king of the Slowpoke and Slowbro" have arisen from this characteristic of this animal.
By contrast, Galarian Slowking may draw inspiration from popular depictions of mythical sorcerers or warlocks: its crown has morphed into a sorcerer's pointed hat, its elongated ruff now resembles a long dark robe, and it has developed a predilection for "chanting mysterious spells" in battle.
Name origin
Slowking may be a combination of slow and king.
Yadoking may be a combination of 宿借り yadokari (hermit crab), 宿主 yadonushi (parasitic host), and king. Like Slowbro, it is also partially named after the famous Yugoslavian singer-songwriter Jadranka Stojaković, who had worked for Konami during her residence in Japan. Her name is transliterated into Japanese as ヤドランカ Yadoranka, which inspired one of her former colleagues who named Slowbro and Slowking.[4]
In other languages
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Japanese
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ヤドキング Yadoking
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From 宿借り yadokari, 宿主 yadonushi, ヤドランカ Yadoranka, and king
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French
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Roigada
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From roi and flagada
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Spanish
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Slowking
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Same as English name
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German
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Laschoking
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From lasch and king
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Italian
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Slowking
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Same as English name
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Korean
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야도킹 Yadoking
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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呆呆王 Dāidāiwáng* 河馬王 / 河马王 Hémǎwáng*
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From 呆 dāi and 王 wáng From 河馬 / 河马 hémǎ and 王 wáng
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Cantonese Chinese
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呆呆王 Ngòingòihwòhng* 河馬王 Hòhmáhwòhng*
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From 呆 ngòi and 王 wòhng From 河馬 hòhmáh and 王 wòhng
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More languages
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Hindi
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स्लोकिंग Slowking
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Слоукинг Slouking
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ยาโดคิง Yadokhing
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
References
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