Sp. Atk leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Slowking's stat line in a nutshell. 4 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Sp. Def EVs.
It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Slowking's Poison/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Ground, Ghost, and Dark. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Slowking's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ground, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Poison, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
Noivern's Draco Meteor hits Slowking for 37-43%.
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Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Noivern builds →Draco Meteor37-43% U Turn8-10% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Avalugg builds →Rapid Spin10-12% Avalanche18-21% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Cobalion builds →Volt Switch10-12% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Charizard builds →Scorching Sands 2x29-34% Flamethrower27-32% Hurricane34-40% Air Slash23-27% | ||
Out of 2 evolutions from Slowpoke, Slowking comes from the trade route. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Slowpoke to get eggs. Both Slowking and Slowbro hit 490 total stats from Slowpoke. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Galar
GalarBreeding
Breed with Slowking to get Slowpoke eggs easily using 81 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
The slow wall spread is where Slowking earns its spot. Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in, Sassy nature for the right lean, and Slack Off handles sustain. Regenerator does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Slowking best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Future Sight
- Teleport
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Psychic
Special Attacker Moveset
- Chilly Reception
- Slack Off
- Psychic
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Slack Off
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Future Sight
- Teleport
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Scald
- Chilly Reception
- Psychic
Special Attacker Moveset
- Chilly Reception
- Slack Off
- Psychic
- Scald
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Teleport
- Slack Off
- Future Sight
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Scald
- Teleport
- Future Sight
- Slack Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Scald
- Trick Room
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Scald
- Teleport
- Slack Off
- Future Sight
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Scald
- Teleport
- Future Sight
- Slack Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Flamethrower
- Scald
- Trick Room
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Slowking won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Future Sight and Gunk Shot anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Slowking won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Future Sight and Gunk Shot anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Slowking won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Belch and Future Sight anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Slowking won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Future Sight and Sludge Wave anchor the STAB core.
A trade step sits in Slowking's 2-stage line from Slowpoke. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Slowpoke shows up at solid rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Slowking in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Slowking starts with Slowpoke at Lv. 23-56 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water36%MidCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route36%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route36%MidCasseroya Lake - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water18%MidCasseroya Lake - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water18%MidCasseroya Lake - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water18%MidCasseroya Lake - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Water18%MidEast Province (Area One) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area One) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area One) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area One) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidEast Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - BeachVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - BeachScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%MidWest Province (Area Two) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.23-56 Route18%Mid
Step 2Slowking ✓
No wild encounters for Slowking in Legends: Z-A. Bring Slowpoke over from Red, Yellow, or LeafGreen, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
A trade step sits in Slowking's 2-stage line from Slowpoke. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Slowpoke shows up at decent rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Slowking in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Slowking starts with Slowpoke at Lv. 11-63 via walking and special encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeRoute 205 - NorthUsing PokeRadar Lv.11-12 Route22%EarlyDazzling CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGrassland CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSunlit CavernGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Slowking ✓
Slowking's 2-stage line starts with Slowpoke, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 2 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Slowking in Sword & Shield
Step 1Catch SlowpokeFields of Honor - BeachSwordOverworld Lv.10-15100%EarlyAll WeatherFields of Honor - BeachShieldOverworld Lv.10-15100%EarlyAll Weather
Step 2Slowking ✓
Regenerator changes the entire equation for Slowking. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a tank.
Regenerator is what you want on Slowking. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Curious Medicine, Own Tempo) work on paper but Regenerator is what makes Slowking worth using.
Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Slowking is a special attacker with base 110 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
Run Scald, Chillyreception, Slack Off, and Thunder Wave on Slowking. Scald is the most common pick at 22% usage. Scald provides reliable STAB damage.
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Slowking has appeared in 18 titles over 9 generations. Along the way, it received a Galarian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves