Slowking is a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,545 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Surf. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
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Slowking takes increased damage from:
Bug160.0%
Dark160.0%
Electric160.0%
Ghost160.0%
Grass160.0%
Slowking takes reduced damage from:
Fighting62.5%
Fire62.5%
Ice62.5%Psychic62.5%
Steel62.5%Water62.5%
Confusion
19
14
1.5s
| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.5s - 1.5s |
| Damage | 16 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 14 |
Water Gun550.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Fire Blast1401004.0s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 4.0s |
| Damage window | 2.9s - 3.7s |
| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 80 |
Blizzard1301003.0s| Damage | 130 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 75 |
Psychic95503.0s| Damage | 95 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.5s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 55 |
SpecialPsychic has a 10.0% chance to:
Scald75503.5s| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 3.2s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
SpecialScald has a 30.0% chance to:
Surf *60501.5s| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 75 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
The following chart shows Slowking's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Slowking's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Slowking has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Slowking reaches a maximum of 2,545 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,382–1,454 CP, rising to 1,728–1,817 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,037–1,090 CP.
 Max CP | 2545 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1037 CP - 1090 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1382 CP - 1454 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1382 CP - 1454 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1728 CP - 1817 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
Slowking Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 36 CP | 2 | 112 CP | 3 | 189 CP |
| 4 | 266 CP | 5 | 343 CP | 6 | 420 CP |
| 7 | 496 CP | 8 | 573 CP | 9 | 650 CP |
| 10 | 727 CP | 11 | 800 CP | 12 | 872 CP |
| 13 | 945 CP | 14 | 1018 CP | 15 | 1090 CP |
| 16 | 1163 CP | 17 | 1236 CP | 18 | 1308 CP |
| 19 | 1381 CP | 20 | 1454 CP | 21 | 1527 CP |
| 22 | 1599 CP | 23 | 1672 CP | 24 | 1745 CP |
| 25 | 1817 CP | 26 | 1890 CP | 27 | 1963 CP |
| 28 | 2036 CP | 29 | 2108 CP | 30 | 2181 CP |
| 31 | 2218 CP | 32 | 2254 CP | 33 | 2290 CP |
| 34 | 2327 CP | 35 | 2363 CP | 36 | 2399 CP |
| 37 | 2436 CP | 38 | 2472 CP | 39 | 2508 CP |
| 40 | 2545 CP | 41 | 2577 CP | 42 | 2609 CP |
| 43 | 2642 CP | 44 | 2675 CP | 45 | 2708 CP |
| 46 | 2742 CP | 47 | 2775 CP | 48 | 2809 CP |
| 49 | 2843 CP | 50 | 2877 CP |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Slowking's Water and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Slowking.
Water PsychicMega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
| Pokédex Number | #199 |
|---|---|
| Height | 2.01 m |
| Weight | 79.5 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Slowking in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Slowking
Galarian Slowpoke
Galarian Slowbro
Galarian Slowking
Galarian Shadow Slowpoke
Galarian Shadow Slowbro
Galarian Shadow Slowking
Mega Slowbro
Shadow Slowpoke
Shadow Slowbro
Shadow SlowkingSlowking's height ranges from 0.98 m to 3.12 m, with the average being 2.01 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |   |  | |
| 0.98 m | 1 m | 2.01 m | 3.02 m | 3.12 m |
This table shows the size bounds of Slowking in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.9849 m | 1.005 m |
| 3′03″ | 3′04″ | |
| XS | 1.005 m | 2.0100000000000002 m |
| 3′04″ | 6′07″ | |
| M | 1.5075 m | 2.5125 m |
| 4′11″ | 8′03″ | |
| XL | 2.5125 m | 3.015 m |
| 8′03″ | 9′11″ | |
| XXL | 3.015 m | 3.1155 m |
| 9′11″ | 10′03″ |
| Movement type | |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 5.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 5.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Slowking Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Slowking from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Slowking in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Slowking. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | It has incredible intellect and in tuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected. |
| Silver | When its head was bitten, toxins entered SLOWPOKE's head and unlocked an extraordinary power. |
| Crystal | Every time it ya wns, SHELLDER injects more poi son into it. The poison makes it more intelligent. |
| Ruby, Sapphire | SLOWKING undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this POKéMON apparently forgets everything it has learned if the SHELLDER on its head comes off. |
| Emerald | It undertakes research every day to solve the mysteries of the world. However, it apparently forgets everything if the SHELLDER on its head comes off. |
| FireRed | When its head was bitten, toxins entered SLOWPOKE’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power. |
| LeafGreen | It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum | Being bitten by SHELLDER gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists. |
| HeartGold | It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected. |
| SoulSilver | When its head was bitten, toxins entered SLOWPOKE’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power. |
| Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists. |
| X | It has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected. |
| Y | When its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power. |
| Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire | Slowking undertakes research every day in an effort to solve the mysteries of the world. However, this Pokémon apparently forgets everything it has learned if the Shellder on its head comes off. |
| Sun | A poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers. |
| Moon | This Pokémon is so famed for its intellect that a proverb still persists in some regions: “When in doubt, ask Slowking.” |
| Ultra Sun | It’s constantly coming up with new ideas that would change the world, but as soon as it hits upon a new idea, it forgets it. |
| Ultra Moon | It’s called “the sage of the sea.” It engages in battles of wits with Oranguru, but the result is usually a draw. |
| Sword | Miraculously, this former Slowpoke’s latent intelligence was drawn out when Shellder poison raced through its brain. |
| Shield | Slowking can solve any problem presented to it, but no one can understand a thing Slowking says. |
The best moves for Slowking in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Surf. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 10.46 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 248.1.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Water and Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, and Water-type moves.
Slowking’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,545 CP and 2,877 CP at Level 50.
Slowking can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Slowking cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Slowking: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Alakazam, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.
Regular Slowking
Shiny Slowking
