Slowking was practically built for Trick Room teams. Regenerator recovers a third of its HP every time it switches out, and 110 base Sp. Def gives it real offensive presence. Known as the Royal Pokemon. Introduced in Gen 2.
Sp. Def 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.
Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
Slowking Weakness
VulnerableSlowking's Water/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Slowking's special bulk (base 110 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Slowking to get Slowpoke eggs easily using 67 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belly Drum, Block, Future Sight and 7 more.
Regenerator helps Slowking stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, max HP and Sp. Atk EVs for the right balance, and Scald as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Best Slowking Moveset
- Scald
- Slack Off
- Fire Blast
- Psyshock
Recommended Teammates
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 Dream Eater anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
moderate rates across 2 encounter spots for Slowking. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Slowking in Black & White
The path to Slowking starts with Slowpoke at Lv. 25-70 via surfing encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeEASYAbundant ShrineBlackSurfing on waterLv.25-60CommonMidRuinsAnyShaking spotEASYAbundant ShrineBlackSurfing on waterLv.25-55CommonMidRuinsAnyEASYAbundant ShrineWhiteSurfing on waterLv.25-60CommonMidRuinsAnyShaking spotEASYAbundant ShrineWhiteSurfing on waterLv.25-55CommonMidRuinsAny
Step 2Catch or Evolve SlowbroHARDAbundant ShrineWhiteSurfing on waterLv.35-70RareLateRuinsAnyShaking spotHARDAbundant ShrineBlackSurfing on waterLv.35-70RareLateRuinsAnyShaking spotor evolve from Slowpoke (Step 1)
Step 3Slowking ✓HARDAbundant ShrineWhiteSurfing on waterLv.35-70RareLateRuinsAnyShaking spotHARDAbundant ShrineBlackSurfing on waterLv.35-70RareLateRuinsAnyShaking spotor evolve from Slowbro (Step 2)
Regenerator changes the entire equation for Slowking. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a tank.
Watch for Raikou (Electric), Venusaur (Grass), and Pinsir (Bug) when using Slowking. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 30 Speed, Slowking won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Regenerator is what you want on Slowking. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Oblivious, 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 100 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a tank.
Slowking appears in 18 games, including Gold & Silver, Crystal, and Ruby & Sapphire.
Since debuting in Gold & Silver, Slowking has appeared in 18 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Galarian form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A