Stats & Training
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.
Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time.
Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time.
Slowpoke Weakness
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 |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Venusaur builds →Power Whip 2x100-118%KO Petal Dance 2x165-195%KO Razor Leaf 2x48-56% Vine Whip 2x38-45% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Parasect builds →Leech Life 2x75-89% X-Scissor 2x75-89% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
 Venomoth BugPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Venomoth builds →Bug Buzz 2x114-135%KO Leech Life 2x57-67% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x125-147%KO Dark Pulse 2x83-98% Sucker Punch 2x27-33% Lick 2x18-22% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (95-112%). Chandelure deals 76-89% with Shadow Ball.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x95-112%KO Volt Switch 2x74-87% Dazzling Gleam42-49% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-89% Flamethrower21-25% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Hydreigon builds →Draco Meteor55-65% Dark Pulse 2x68-80% U Turn 2x20-23% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain 2x45-53% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Slowpoke Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Slowpoke with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. HP-heavy investment EVs and Careful nature maximize that, and Oblivious handles the rest.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
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 Dream Eater and Surf into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Slowpoke Locations
decent spawn rates for Slowpoke across 6 locations in late-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Slowpoke in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Which version you're playing matters for Slowpoke. 6 walking spots at Lv. 39-44 spread across Let's Go Eevee and Let's Go Pikachu, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Slowpoke Guide
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.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 can find Slowpoke in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
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