Kalae Bay
15%- Method
- Sos Encounter
- Level Range
- Lv. 15-18
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#199
POKÉDEX No. #199
Slowking
Royal Pokémon
It has incredible intellect and in tuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
Weak to
Bug
Ghost
Grass
Electric
Dark
Height2.0 m
Weight79.5 kg
AbilitiesOblivious
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP95300–394
- Attack75139–273
- Defense80148–284
- Sp. Atk100184–328
- Sp. Def110202–350
- Speed3058–174
Total490
/ 720
BST490
64 percentile (1025)+74 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Waters Edge
Color
Pink
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Evolves From
Slowpoke#79Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #199 |
| Blueberry | #77 |
| Champions | #199 |
| Isle Of Armor | #3 |
| Kalos Coastal | #135 |
| Lumiose City | #139 |
| Original Alola | #39 |
| Original Johto | #82 |
| Original Melemele | #39 |
| Original Ulaula | #20 |
| Paldea | #326 |
| Updated Alola | #46 |
| Updated Johto | #82 |
| Updated Melemele | #46 |
| Updated Ulaula | #20 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
172
EV Yield
+2 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Medium Fast
x³Exp at Lv. 50
125,000
Exp at Lv. 100
1,000,000
Wild Held Items
Kings Rock
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
→
Level 37, Use Galarica Cuff
#080
Slowbro
or
Trade, Hold Kings Rock, Use Galarica Wreath
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Slowking
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Fighting
Poison
Offensive Coverage
Slowking's Water / Psychic typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire, fighting, poison types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Slowking's 490 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Special Defense (110) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 30 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Water, Psychic combination gives Slowking 6 resistances and 5 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 5 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A catch rate of 70 puts Slowking in the moderate range — a few Great Balls usually get the job done. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
2.0 m
Weight
79.5 kg
TypeWaterPsychic
Abilities
Prevents infatuation and protects against Captivate.
Prevents confusion.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
MonsterWater 1
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
70
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Slowking?
Slowking is a dual-type Water, Psychic Pokémon.
What are Slowking's weaknesses?
Slowking takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric, Dark type moves.
How does Slowking evolve?
Slowking is the final form of the Slowpoke → Slowbro evolution line.
What are Slowking's base stats?
Slowking has a base stat total of 490: HP 95, Attack 75, Defense 80, Sp. Atk 100, Sp. Def 110, Speed 30. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (110).
