Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Slowpoke

Slowpoke

Dopey Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Slowpoke is a Water and Psychic Type Dopey Pokémon, with a 24.8% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Slowpoke can be found with Oblivious, Own Tempo and Regenerator as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 315 combined Base Stats.

National Dex Pokemon

Navigate this Slowpoke Guide using the links below.

Slowpoke Stats & Abilities
Slowpoke Evolutions
Slowpoke Locations
Slowpoke Weakness
Slowpoke Best Moves
Slowpoke Level Up Moves
Slowpoke TM Moves
Slowpoke Egg Moves
Pokemon Similar to Slowpoke

Slowpoke Stats and Abilities

Based on Slowpoke Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Slowpoke Highest IV Stat is Attack 65 and the Lowest being Speed 15.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
E	HP	90	290	384
E	Attack	65	121	251
F	Defense	65	121	251
F	Special Attack	40	76	196
F	Special Defense	40	76	196
F	Speed	15	31	141
F	Total	315


Slowpoke	Detail
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Lagging Tail
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 HP
Growth Rate	Medium Fast
Catch Rate	190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Monster, Water 1
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)


Abilities	Description
Oblivious Ability 1	Oblivious makes the Pokémon immune to gender-based moves and abilities, specifically Attract, Captivate and Cute Charm.
Own Tempo Ability 2	Prevents the Pokémon from becoming confused.
Regenerator Hidden Ability	A Pokémon with Regenerator restores 1/3 of its maximum HP when switching out.

How To Evolve Slowpoke in BDSP

Slowpoke can evolve into Slowking (trade holding Kings Rock) or Slowbro (Level 37).


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Slowpoke	Level 37 →	Slowbro
Slowpoke	trade holding Kings Rock →	Slowking

Where To Find Slowpoke in BDSP

Slowpoke has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 205	20 - 5%	Slowpoke Lv. 11-12
Sunlit Cavern	National	Slowpoke Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	National	Slowpoke Lv. 16-63
Stargleam Cavern	National	Slowpoke Lv. 16-63
Spacious Cave	National	Slowpoke Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	National	Slowpoke Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	National	Slowpoke Lv. 16-63
Fountainspring Cave	National	Slowpoke Lv. 16-63
Dazzling Cave	National	Slowpoke Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Slowpoke Weakness

Slowpoke is a Water and Psychic Type pokemon. This will cause Slowpoke to take More Damage from Grass, Electric, Bug, Ghost, Dark Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Slowpoke Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Grass Electric Bug Ghost Dark
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Fire Water Ice Fighting Psychic
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Slowpoke Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar
S	Celebi
S	Darkrai
S	Zapdos
S	Raikou

What pokemon is Slowpoke Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Mewtwo
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Dialga
S	Palkia

Best Moves Slowpoke in BDSP

Best Moveset for Slowpoke Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
36	Psychic	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
30	Surf	Special	135	100	15	Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
24	Zen Headbutt	Physical	120	90	15	May cause flinching.
21	Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	May cause flinching.

Best Moveset for Slowpoke TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM14	Blizzard	Special	110	70	5	May freeze opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Special	110	85	5	May burn opponent.
TM85	Dream Eater	Special	150	100	15	User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Slowpoke Lv Up Moves

Slowpoke TM Moves

Slowpoke Egg Moves

Slowpoke Level Up Moves

List of Moves Slowpoke can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Curse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Ghosts lose 50% of max HP and curse the opponent; Non-Ghosts raise Attack, Defense and lower Speed.
3	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
6	Water Gun	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special
9	Yawn	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Puts opponent to sleep in the next turn.
12	Confusion	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
15	Disable	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Opponent can't use its last attack for a few turns.
18	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
21	Headbutt	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
24	Zen Headbutt	Power: 120 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
27	Amnesia	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Special Defense.
30	Surf	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
33	Slack Off	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half its max HP.
36	Psychic	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
39	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
42	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
45	Heal Pulse	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Restores half the target's max HP.

Slowpoke TM Moves

List of Moves Slowpoke can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM04	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM07	Hail	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM29	Psychic	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM48	Skill Swap	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The user swaps Abilities with the opponent.
TM49	Scald	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM55	Brine	Power: 97.5 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM67	Recycle	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM85	Dream Eater	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM92	Trick Room	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
TM95	Surf	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical

Slowpoke Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Slowpoke can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Belch	Power: 120 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special User must have consumed a Berry.
Belly Drum	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum.
Block	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Opponent cannot flee or switch.
Stomp	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May cause flinching.
Future Sight	Power: 180 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Damage occurs 2 turns later.
Snore	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
Zen Headbutt	Power: 120 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Wonder Room	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Swaps every Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense for 5 turns.

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