Is Slowpoke Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild near Kala'e Bay. Water/Psychic with defensive potential once it evolves. Slowpoke itself is too sluggish to contribute much, but Slowbro makes the wait worthwhile.
Slowpoke trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Slowpoke has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
- ElectricSteelReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Moon only)
- BugElectricReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GrassReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou... (Ultra Sun only)
- GhostFairyReceived as a Totem-sized gift Pokemon by collecting enou...
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Slowpoke has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Slowpoke has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
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Mallow's team hits Slowpoke's weaknesses hard.
Mallow's team hits Slowpoke's weaknesses hard.
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Slowpoke trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
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Sophocles's team hits Slowpoke's weaknesses hard.
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
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Acerola's team hits Slowpoke's weaknesses hard.
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Mina's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
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Slowbro has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Molayne's team.
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Slowbro has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Olivia's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Slowking has the type edge here and should clean up Kahili's team.
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Slowbro trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
Slowking trades roughly evenly with Kukui's team.
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Catch Slowpoke on Route 1 (walking, Lv 4-7).
Your Slowpoke should hit Level 37 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
Most players are ready to trade before reaching Lana.
How to Get Slowpoke in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
decent spawn rates across 16 locations for Slowpoke in early-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.
Where To Catch Slowpoke in USUM
The path to Slowpoke starts with Slowpoke at Lv. 4-55 via walking and gift encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Slowpoke ✓Route 1 - Hau'oli OutskirtsLv.4-7GrassRate 20%Kala'e BayLv.15-18GrassRate 20%Route 15Lv.30-33GrassRate 20%Poké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCRoute 16 - EastLv.32-35GrassRate 20%Route 16 - WestLv.32-35GrassRate 20%Poké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCAvailable in-game· 2 pathsPick one
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 |
What is Slowpoke Weak Against
VulnerableBest Pokemon Against Slowpoke
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Vivillon Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Vivillon builds →Struggle Bug 2x64-76% Thief 2x29-34% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sableye builds →Thief 2x51-61% Shadow Sneak 2x37-46% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x156-185%KO Bug Bite 2x45-54% Bite 2x29-36% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 2x87-104%KO Pursuit 2x22-26% Fury Cutter 2x22-26% | ||
 Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x108-127%KO Thief 2x36-44% | ||
 Flaaffy Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x169-200%KO Bug Bite 2x49-58% Bite 2x32-39% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Grovyle builds →Mega Drain 2x94-113%KO Pursuit 2x24-28% Fury Cutter 2x24-28% | ||
Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x117-138%KO Thief 2x39-47% | ||
Flaaffy Electric | C | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x163-193%KO Energy Ball 2x108-129%KO Bug Bite 2x48-57% Bite 2x32-38% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Dartrix builds →Energy Ball 2x94-111%KO Ominous Wind 2x42-50% | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Grovyle builds →Energy Ball 2x106-125%KO Pursuit 2x20-24% Fury Cutter 2x20-24% | ||
 Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x165-195%KO Energy Ball 2x110-130%KO Bug Bite 2x46-56% Bite 2x31-37% | ||
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x131-155%KO Pin Missile 2x13-16% | ||
Dartrix Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Dartrix builds →Energy Ball 2x92-108%KO Ominous Wind 2x41-49% | ||
Grovyle Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Grovyle builds →Energy Ball 2x107-127%KO Pursuit 2x21-25% Fury Cutter 2x21-25% | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Shiinotic builds →Energy Ball 2x112-133%KO Charge Beam 2x43-52% Astonish 2x11-14% | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x108-127%KO Sucker Punch 2x56-66% Shadow Claw 2x56-66% | ||
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x43-51% Night Slash 2x29-34% Fury Cutter 2x17-20% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x181-214%KO Phantom Force 2x95-112%KO U-turn 2x50-59% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x173-203%KO Bug Buzz 2x173-203%KO Energy Ball 2x115-136%KO Bite 2x31-37% | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Torterra builds →Wood Hammer 2x124-146%KO Bite 2x42-49% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Wimpod (Dividing Peak Tunnel Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x105-123%KO Sucker Punch 2x54-64% Shadow Claw 2x54-64% | ||
Ivysaur GrassPoison | C | |
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Aegislash builds →Shadow Claw 2x40-47% Night Slash 2x27-32% Fury Cutter 2x16-19% | ||
Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x175-205%KO Phantom Force 2x92-109%KO U-turn 2x47-56% Sucker Punch 2x47-56% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 2x325-383%KO Thief 2x37-44% Infestation 2x23-27% | ||
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Lunala builds →Solar Beam 2x234-276%KO Moongeist Beam 2x177-208%KO Thunderbolt 2x106-125%KO Night Daze 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
 Sceptile Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sceptile builds →Solar Beam 2x282-332%KO X-Scissor 2x45-53% Night Slash 2x39-46% | ||
Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x269-317%KO Phantom Force 2x92-108%KO U-turn 2x48-56% Sucker Punch 2x48-56% | ||
Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Exeggutor builds →Solar Beam 2x329-388%KO Thief 2x37-44% Infestation 2x23-27% | ||
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Xurkitree builds →Solar Beam 2x292-344%KO Thunderbolt 2x198-233%KO Signal Beam 2x110-130%KO Brutal Swing 2x36-42% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Lunala builds →Solar Beam 2x238-280%KO Moongeist Beam 2x179-211%KO Thunderbolt 2x107-126%KO Night Daze 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Shiftry GrassDark | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Seedot (Ultra Space Wilds Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Shiftry builds →Solar Beam 2x250-294%KO Dark Pulse 2x101-119%KO X-Scissor 2x52-61% Shadow Ball 2x67-79% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Hippopotas builds →Earthquake9-11% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySwiftswim ItemNothing NatureHardy Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Buizel builds →Aqua Jet2-3% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Mareanie builds →Scald5-6% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves View Koffing builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Salandit builds →Fire Blast11-13% | ||
Slowpoke Evolutions
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
Breeding
Breed Slowpoke easily with 79 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Belch, Belly Drum, Block and 8 more to offspring.
USUM Slowpoke Best Moveset
Water/Psychic at 90 HP with AbilityRegenerator healing a third of HP on every switch as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution offenses contributes nothing beyond slow support. Slowbro or Slowking one evolution away earn B-tier through AbilityRegenerator bulk.
Best Build
Slowpoke best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Slack Off
- Scald
- Aqua Tail
- Zen Headbutt
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
There are some places where Slowpoke is worshiped because of a long-standing belief that whenever Slowpoke yawns, it rains.
Although their tails, which fall off naturally, can easily be found lying around, they’re a precious ingredient for cooking.
Slowpoke Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
No. Slowpoke only evolves into Slowking through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Slowpoke to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required. The Kings Rock must be held during the trade. Bring one over from a sibling Gen 3 game if needed.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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.
Slowpoke has an Galarian form that swaps the typing and reshuffles the stats. Introduced in Gen 8. Worth checking if the original version doesn't fit your team.
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 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves