Psychic
Learned at Lv. 48
Yellow
Power: 90Accuracy: 100PP: 10Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
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POKÉDEX No. #079
Slowpoke
Dopey Pokémon
It is always so absent-minded that it won't react, even if its flavorful tail is bitten.
Weak to
Bug
Ghost
Grass
Electric
Dark
Height1.2 m
Weight36.0 kg
AbilitiesOblivious
Varieties2
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP90290–384
- Attack65121–251
- Defense65121–251
- Sp. Atk4076–196
- Sp. Def4076–196
- Speed1531–141
Total315
/ 720
BST315
17 percentile (1025)-93 vs Gen 1 avg (408)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Waters Edge
Color
Pink
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #79 |
| Blueberry | #75 |
| Isle Of Armor | #1 |
| Kalos Coastal | #133 |
| Kanto | #79 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #79 |
| Lumiose City | #137 |
| Original Alola | #37 |
| Original Johto | #80 |
| Original Melemele | #37 |
| Original Ulaula | #18 |
| Paldea | #324 |
| Updated Alola | #44 |
| Updated Johto | #80 |
| Updated Melemele | #44 |
| Updated Ulaula | #18 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
63
EV Yield
+1 HP
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
Lagging Tail
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 37, Use Galarica Cuff
#080
Slowbro
or
Trade, Hold Kings Rock, Use Galarica Wreath
#199
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
Slowpoke's Water / Psychic typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire, fighting, poison types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Slowpoke's 315 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. HP (90) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 15 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Water, Psychic combination gives Slowpoke 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.
With a catch rate of 190, Slowpoke is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +1 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
1.2 m
Weight
36.0 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
190
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 Slowpoke?
Slowpoke is a dual-type Water, Psychic Pokémon.
What are Slowpoke's weaknesses?
Slowpoke takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Grass, Electric, Dark type moves.
How does Slowpoke evolve?
Slowpoke evolves into Slowbro at level 37. Full evolution line: Slowpoke → Slowbro.
What are Slowpoke's base stats?
Slowpoke has a base stat total of 315: HP 90, Attack 65, Defense 65, Sp. Atk 40, Sp. Def 40, Speed 15. Its highest stat is HP (90).
