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    Shadow Slowking

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    Shadow Slowking is a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 2877 CP. Shadow Slowking best moveset in Pokémon GO is Confusion and Surf. Shiny Shadow Slowking is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Slowking is boosted by Rain and Windy weather.

    Shadow Slowking is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass moves. It is strong against Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, and Water moves.

    Stats

    Max CP
    2877 CP
    Attack
    177 ATK
    Defense
    180 DEF
    Stamina
    216 STA
    Weather Boost
    • rainRain
    • windyWindy
    Released
    Yes Yes
    Shiny released
    No No
    Buddy distance
    3 km

    Shadow Slowking weaknesses and resistances

    Weaknesses

    • BugBug160.0%
    • DarkDark160.0%
    • ElectricElectric160.0%
    • GhostGhost160.0%
    • GrassGrass160.0%

    Resistances

    • FightingFighting62.5%
    • FireFire62.5%
    • IceIce62.5%
    • PsychicPsychic62.5%
    • SteelSteel62.5%
    • WaterWater62.5%
    More informationMore information
    • Shadow Slowking takes increased damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass type moves.
    • Shadow Slowking takes reduced damage from Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, and Water type moves.
    • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

    Moves and Best Movesets

    Moves

    Shadow Slowking's best moveset is Confusion and Surf, with 15.08 DPS (damage per second) and 392.8 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Windy and Rain weather. You need an Elite Charge TM to teach Shadow Slowking Surf.

    Best Shadow Slowking moves
    PsychicConfusion
    WaterSurf *
    DPS15.08
    TDO392.78
    Score29.1
    Weather Boost
    • windy
    • rain

    Shadow Slowking moves comparison

        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.PsychicConfusion WaterSurf *15.08392.829.1
        2.WaterWater Gun WaterSurf *14.48377.128.0
        3.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 14.41375.327.8
        4.WaterWater Gun PsychicPsychic 13.95363.426.9
        5.PsychicConfusion IceBlizzard 13.14342.425.4
        6.WaterWater Gun IceBlizzard 12.63328.924.4
        7.PsychicConfusion FireFire Blast 12.55326.824.2
        8.PsychicConfusion WaterScald 12.55326.824.2
        9.WaterWater Gun WaterScald 12.11315.423.4
        10.WaterWater Gun FireFire Blast 12.03313.523.2
        11.PsychicConfusion NormalFrustration 6.82177.79.2
        12.WaterWater Gun NormalFrustration 6.29163.88.5

        Fast Attacks

        • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
          Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage5
          Energy5
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration0.5s
          Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage3
          Energy3

          Effects
          Water Gun has no special effects.
          See Water Gun details page ↗
        • PsychicConfusionDamage20Energy15Duration1.6s
          Toggle more information for move: Confusion
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • PoisonPoison
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 39.1%
            • DarkDark
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage20
          Energy15
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration1.6s
          Damage window0.6s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage16
          Energy12

          Effects
          Confusion has no special effects.
          See Confusion details page ↗

        Charged Moves

        • IceBlizzardDamage130Energy100Duration3.1s
          Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FlyingFlying
            • GroundGround
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • IceIce
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage130
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • snowSnow
          Duration3.1s
          Damage window1.5s - 2.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy75

          Effects
          Blizzard has no special effects.
          See Blizzard details page ↗
        • FireFire BlastDamage140Energy100Duration4.2s
          Toggle more information for move: Fire Blast
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • BugBug
            • SteelSteel
            • GrassGrass
            • IceIce
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
            • WaterWater
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage140
          Energy100
          Weather boost
          • sunnySunny
          Duration4.2s
          Damage window3.1s - 3.9s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage140
          Energy80

          Effects
          Fire Blast has no special effects.
          See Fire Blast details page ↗
        • WaterScaldDamage80Energy50Duration3.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Scald
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage80
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration3.7s
          Damage window1.3s - 3.4s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage85
          Energy50

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Scald has a 30.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
          See Scald details page ↗
        • PsychicPsychicDamage90Energy50Duration2.8s
          Toggle more information for move: Psychic
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • FightingFighting
            • PoisonPoison
          • 62.5%
            • SteelSteel
            • PsychicPsychic
          • 39.1%
            • DarkDark
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage90
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • windyWindy
          Duration2.8s
          Damage window1.3s - 2.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy55

          Effects
          Special effectsSpecial

          Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

          • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
          See Psychic details page ↗
        • WaterSurf *Damage65Energy50Duration1.7s
          Toggle more information for move: Surf
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 160.0%
            • GroundGround
            • RockRock
            • FireFire
          • 62.5%
            • WaterWater
            • GrassGrass
            • DragonDragon
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage65
          Energy50
          Weather boost
          • rainRain
          Duration1.7s
          Damage window1.4s - 1.6s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage75
          Energy45

          Effects
          Surf has no special effects.
          See Surf details page ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration details page ↗
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Slowking's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Slowking's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

        If you are unable to get Shadow Slowking with its best moveset, we recommend to use Confusion/Psychic. You will lose around 4.5% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Slowking's strongest moveset (Confusion/Surf).

        Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Slowking has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Tier ranking

        Shiny Pokémon icon
        RoleTier
        Water Water-type Attacker
        Water Gun / Surf        		B TierExternal Link#40
        Psychic Psychic-type Attacker
        Confusion / Psychic        		C TierExternal Link#47
        Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

        Shadow Slowking's has 2877 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Slowking obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1327 CP to 1454 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1659 CP to 1817 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Slowking can be found in the 1037 CP to 1090 CP range.

        Max CPMax CP2877 CP
        Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
        Field ResearchResearch1037 CP - 1090 CP
        Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Pokémon EggEggs1382 CP - 1454 CP
        Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaids1327 CP - 1454 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
        • rainRain
        • windyWindy
        		1659 CP - 1817 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        InfoMore information
        • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
          • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
        • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
        • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

        Shadow Slowking evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SlowpokeShadow Slowpoke
        • Candy Icon50 Candy
        • Special Item: King's Rock
        		Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SlowkingShadow Slowking
        • Shadow Slowpoke evolves into Shadow Slowking which costs 50 Candy. You need to use a King's Rock to evolve.

        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Slowking

        Photobomb

        A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Slowking's Water and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Slowking.

        Water Water

        Psychic Psychic

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega 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
        • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
        • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

        Max CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow Slowking Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

        LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
        136 CP2112 CP3189 CP
        4266 CP5343 CP6420 CP
        7496 CP8573 CP9650 CP
        10727 CP11800 CP12872 CP
        13945 CP141018 CP151090 CP
        161163 CP171236 CP181308 CP
        191381 CP201454 CP211527 CP
        221599 CP231672 CP241745 CP
        251817 CP261890 CP271963 CP
        282036 CP292108 CP302181 CP
        312218 CP322254 CP332290 CP
        342327 CP352363 CP362399 CP
        372436 CP382472 CP392508 CP
        402545 CP412577 CP422609 CP
        432642 CP442675 CP452708 CP
        462742 CP472775 CP482809 CP
        492843 CP502877 CP

        Pokédex information

        Johto
        Pokédex Number#199
        Height2.01 m
        Weight79.5 kg
        RegionJohto Generation 2
        Can be tradedAllowed
        Pokémon Home transferAllowed
        Base Catch Rate10%
        Base Flee Rate5%
        Catch rewards
        5 Candy
        300 Stardust
        Additional Move Cost
        50 Candy
        50000 Candy
        Mega Energy reward
        For walking as a Buddy        		15 Mega Energy

        Encounter data

        No encounter data available

        How to purify Shadow Slowking

        Purification cost3 Candy
        3000 Stardust
        Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
        Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

        Catch Rates

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Slowking in Pokémon GO is 12.29%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 28.42% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 39.44%.

        CogConfigure
                  NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                  No Berry
                  		-12.29%14.00%17.85%21.54%
                  Curve19.98%22.61%28.42%33.79%
                  Razz BerryRazz Berry
                  		-17.85%20.24%25.55%30.50%
                  Curve28.42%31.92%39.44%46.13%
                  Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                  		- 21.02%23.77%29.81%35.38%
                  Curve33.05%36.96%45.22%52.39%
                  Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                  		- 27.95%31.40%38.84%45.47%
                  Curve42.72%47.31%56.65%64.33%
                  InfoMore information

                  Catch probability with multiple throws

                  In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Slowking, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                  To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                  Catch rate formula

                  Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                  • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                  • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                  There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                  Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                  Catch rate multipliers

                  The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                  MultiplierAmount
                  Razz Berry1.5
                  Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                  Golden Razz Berry2.5
                  Curveball1.7
                  Nice Throw1.15
                  Great Throw1.5
                  Excellent Throw1.85
                  PokéBall1.0
                  Premier Ball1.0
                  Great Ball1.5
                  Ultra Ball2.0
                  Bronze medal1.1
                  Silver medal1.2
                  Gold medal1.3

                  List of Shadow Slowking costumes

                  Photobomb

                  A list of Shadow Slowking costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                  No costume sprites available

                  Shadow Slowking high resolution sprites

                  Photobomb

                  A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Slowking. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

                  Wallpaper

                  Shadow SlowkingShadow SlowkingShadow SlowkingShadow Slowking

                  Shadow Slowking Pokédex entries

                  Johto
                  VersionsPokédex entry
                  GoldIt has incredible intellect and in­ tuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
                  SilverWhen its head was bitten, toxins entered SLOWPOKE's head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
                  CrystalEvery time it ya­ wns, SHELLDER injects more poi­ son into it. The poison makes it more intelligent.
                  Ruby, SapphireSLOWKING 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.
                  EmeraldIt undertakes research every day to solve the mysteries of the world. However, it apparently forgets everything if the SHELLDER on its head comes off.
                  FireRedWhen its head was bitten, toxins entered SLOWPOKE’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
                  LeafGreenIt has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
                  Diamond, Pearl, PlatinumBeing bitten by SHELLDER gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
                  HeartGoldIt has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
                  SoulSilverWhen its head was bitten, toxins entered SLOWPOKE’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
                  Black, White, Black 2, White 2Being bitten by Shellder gave it intelligence comparable to that of award-winning scientists.
                  XIt has incredible intellect and intuition. Whatever the situation, it remains calm and collected.
                  YWhen its head was bitten, toxins entered Slowpoke’s head and unlocked an extraordinary power.
                  Omega Ruby, Alpha SapphireSlowking 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.
                  SunA poisonous bite reacted with its system, blessing it with the enhanced intellect of a genius. It has full control of its psychic powers.
                  MoonThis Pokémon is so famed for its intellect that a proverb still persists in some regions: “When in doubt, ask Slowking.”
                  Ultra SunIt’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 MoonIt’s called “the sage of the sea.” It engages in battles of wits with Oranguru, but the result is usually a draw.
                  SwordMiraculously, this former Slowpoke’s latent intelligence was drawn out when Shellder poison raced through its brain.
                  ShieldSlowking can solve any problem presented to it, but no one can understand a thing Slowking says.