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.
It is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail.
It lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won’t even notice for a whole day.
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 |
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Absol builds →Thunderbolt 2x68-81% Shadow Claw 2x58-69% Bite 2x78-92% Thief 2x78-92% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
 Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sandile builds →Bite 2x49-58% Assurance 2x49-58% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
 Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Inkay builds →Foul Play 2x63-75% Thunderbolt 2x44-53% Thief 2x42-50% | ||
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x85-100%KO Mega Drain 2x60-71% Absorb 2x31-38% | ||
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x53-63% Knock Off 2x51-61% Feint Attack 2x47-55% Thief 2x47-55% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Absol builds →Thunderbolt 2x63-75% Shadow Claw 2x56-66% Bite 2x72-85% Thief 2x72-85% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x47-55% Payback 2x39-47% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sandile builds →Crunch 2x61-72% Bite 2x47-55% Assurance 2x47-55% Thief 2x47-55% | ||
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Inkay builds →Foul Play 2x58-69% Thunderbolt 2x39-46% Thief 2x37-44% Payback 2x32-39% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x53-63% Knock Off 2x51-61% Feint Attack 2x47-55% Thief 2x47-55% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Absol builds →Thunderbolt 2x63-75% X-Scissor 2x63-75% Shadow Claw 2x56-66% Bite 2x72-85% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x47-55% Payback 2x39-47% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sandile builds →Crunch 2x61-72% Bite 2x47-55% Assurance 2x47-55% Thief 2x47-55% | ||
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Inkay builds →Foul Play 2x58-69% Thunderbolt 2x39-46% Thief 2x37-44% Payback 2x32-39% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x53-63% Knock Off 2x51-61% Feint Attack 2x47-55% Thief 2x47-55% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Absol builds →Thunderbolt 2x63-75% X-Scissor 2x63-75% Shadow Claw 2x56-66% Bite 2x72-85% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Scraggy builds →Feint Attack 2x47-55% Payback 2x39-47% | ||
Sandile GroundDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sandile builds →Crunch 2x61-72% Bite 2x47-55% Assurance 2x47-55% Thief 2x47-55% | ||
Inkay DarkPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Inkay builds →Foul Play 2x58-69% Thunderbolt 2x39-46% Thief 2x37-44% Payback 2x32-39% | ||
 Mightyena Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Mightyena builds →Bite 2x55-66% Assurance 2x55-66% Thief 2x55-66% Snarl 2x52-61% | ||
 Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Murkrow builds →Assurance 2x53-63% Feint Attack 2x53-63% Thief 2x53-63% Snarl 2x67-80% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x55-66% Knock Off 2x52-61% Feint Attack 2x48-56% Thief 2x48-56% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x63-75% Feint Attack 2x48-56% Snarl 2x38-45% Payback 2x40-47% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Stunky builds →Night Slash 2x49-59% Shadow Claw 2x33-39% Thief 2x41-49% Snarl 2x40-47% | ||
Mightyena Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Mightyena builds →Bite 2x54-65% Assurance 2x54-65% Thief 2x54-65% Snarl 2x53-63% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Murkrow builds →Assurance 2x53-63% Feint Attack 2x53-63% Thief 2x53-63% Snarl 2x68-81% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x57-67% Knock Off 2x53-63% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Thief 2x49-58% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Scraggy builds →Crunch 2x64-76% Feint Attack 2x49-58% Snarl 2x38-45% Payback 2x42-49% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Stunky builds →Night Slash 2x49-58% Shadow Claw 2x33-39% Thief 2x42-49% Snarl 2x42-49% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x97-115%KO U-turn 2x48-57% Night Slash 2x72-85% Shadow Claw 2x48-57% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Drapion builds →Crunch 2x72-85% X-Scissor 2x48-57% Night Slash 2x63-75% Knock Off 2x60-71% | ||
 Liepard Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Liepard builds →Night Slash 2x63-75% Shadow Claw 2x42-50% U-turn 2x42-50% Assurance 2x54-64% | ||
Mightyena Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Mightyena builds →Bite 2x55-65% Assurance 2x55-65% Thief 2x55-65% Snarl 2x52-62% | ||
Murkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Murkrow builds →Foul Play 2x82-96% Assurance 2x52-62% Feint Attack 2x52-62% Thief 2x52-62% | ||
In X & Y, Serperior's Leaf Storm hits Slowpoke for 67-79%. Weavile's Knock Off hits Slowpoke for 65-77%. Zapdos deals 56-66% with Thunderbolt.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x67-79% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x65-77% Ice Shard10-12% Pursuit 2x40-48% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave10-12% Thunderbolt 2x56-66% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x93-110%KO Sludge Bomb53-62% Focus Blast23-27% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Slowpoke View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain 2x44-52% Flamethrower20-23% | ||
X & Y 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
Breeding
Breed Slowpoke easily with 75 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Belch, Belly Drum, Block and 8 more to offspring.
X & Y Slowpoke Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Slowpoke with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. Max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Relaxed nature maximize that, and Oblivious handles the rest.
Best Build
Slowpoke best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Trick Room
- Protect
- Sunny Day
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
X & Y Slowpoke Locations
Easy grab on Slowpoke with high spawn rates across 8 locations in early-game routes. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Slowpoke in X & Y
Which version you're playing matters for Slowpoke. 8 walking spots at Lv. 13-27 spread across X and Y, 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 X & Y, 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 X & Y. 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