HP and Attack carry most of Slowpoke's stat budget. Speed's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 HP EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It is incredibly slow and dopey. It takes five seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.
It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail.
Slowpoke's Water/Psychic typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, and Dark. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Slowpoke's physical bulk (base 65 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Bug, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Fighting, Psychic, Steel |
Jolteon can KO Slowpoke with Thunderbolt (117-138%).
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x117-138%KO Volt Switch 2x91-107%KO Shadow Ball 2x70-82% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave22-26% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch13-15% | ||
 Kingambit DarkSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySupremeoverlord ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Kingambit builds →Sucker Punch 2x69-81% | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Knock Off 2x12-14% Giga Drain 2x30-36% | ||
From here, Slowpoke's line branches into Slowbro and Slowking. That's 2 possible evolutions, each with its own method. The evolved forms gain up to 175 total stats over Slowpoke. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Galar
GalarBreeding
Breed Slowpoke easily with 81 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Slowpoke with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Spread EVs and Modest nature maximize that, and Regenerator handles the rest. Slack Off patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Slowpoke best EVs are Sp. Atk and Sp. Def
Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Slack Off
- Yawn
- Chilling Water
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Surf
- Heal Pulse
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Surf
- Heal Pulse
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Snowscape
- Light Screen
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Disable
- Chilling Water
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Psychic
- Slack Off
- Yawn
- Chilling Water
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Surf
- Heal Pulse
- Protect
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Surf
- Heal Pulse
- Yawn
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Trick Room
- Snowscape
- Light Screen
- Surf
Wall Moveset
- Trick Room
- Disable
- Chilling Water
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Slowpoke. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hydro Pump and Surf into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Slowpoke. TMs unlock Normal and Ice coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hydro Pump and Dream Eater into something with actual range.
The natural movepool does the job, but Belch and Belly Drum from the egg pool give Slowpoke something extra. Pair those with Future Sight and Dream Eater for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
The natural movepool does the job, but Belch and Belly Drum from the egg pool give Slowpoke something extra. Pair those with Future Sight and Hydro Pump for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
high spawn rates across 24 locations for Slowpoke in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Slowpoke in Scarlet & Violet
Slowpoke appears in 24 walking locations at Lv. 23-56 across Scarlet and Violet. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Slowpoke doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Red, Yellow, or LeafGreen to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Slowpoke starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 9 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Slowpoke in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Walking and special encounters at Lv. 11-63 across 9 spots for Slowpoke. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
high spawn rates in early-game routes across 2 locations. Slowpoke's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Slowpoke in Sword & Shield
Multiple options from Slowpoke: Slowbro at level 37, Slowking while holding a Kings Rock, Galarian Slowbro using a Galarica Cuff, and Galarian Slowking using a Galarica Wreath. Each branch takes the 315 BST base in a different direction.
Not a straight line. Slowpoke can become Slowbro at level 37, Slowking while holding a Kings Rock, Galarian Slowbro using a Galarica Cuff, and Galarian Slowking using a Galarica Wreath. Your choice depends on what you need.
You can run Slowpoke through the first few routes without issues. 315 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Slowbro as fast as you can.
You won't have trouble finding Slowpoke. It's been around since Legends: Z-A and appears in 21 games total. Latest appearances: Yellow and Red & Blue.
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Slowpoke has appeared in 21 titles over 10 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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
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