Stats & Training
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.
It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
Slowking Weakness
Slowking's Water/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel |
In X & Y, Serperior's Leaf Storm hits Slowking for 48-57%. Weavile's Knock Off also KOs at 92-109%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x48-57% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x92-109%KO Ice Shard14-17% Pursuit 2x57-68% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave7-8% Thunderbolt 2x41-48% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowking View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x68-80% Sludge Bomb38-45% Focus Blast17-20% | ||
X & Y Evolution
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
Breeding
Breed with Slowking to get Slowpoke eggs easily using 75 partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Belch, Belly Drum, Block and 8 more.
X & Y Slowking Best Moveset
The special wall spread is where Slowking earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Calm 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 Sp. Def
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Scald
- Trick Room
- Slack Off
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Scald
- Fire Blast
- Ice Beam
- Slack Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Slowking won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 12 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
How to Get Slowking in X & Y
The chain to Slowking requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Slowpoke at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Slowking in X & Y
To get Slowking, start by catching Slowpoke through walking encounters at Lv. 13-27. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SlowpokeAzure BayXGrass Lv.13 WaterUncommonEarlyHorde battleAzure BayYGrass Lv.13 WaterUncommonEarlyHorde battleRoute 12YGrass Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMidRoute 12XGrass Lv.23-25 RouteCommonMidAzure BayXGrass Lv.25-27 WaterCommonMidAzure BayYGrass Lv.25-27 WaterCommonMidRoute 12YGrass Lv.24 RouteRareMidYellow FlowerRoute 12XGrass Lv.27 RouteRareMidYellow Flower
Step 2Slowking ✓
Slowking Guide
In X & Y, Regenerator changes the entire equation for Slowking. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a tank. Psychic with Leftovers is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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.
In X & Y, run Psychic, Scald, Trickroom, and Slack Off on Slowking. Psychic is the most common pick at 17% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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.
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- 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