Shadow Slowpoke

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Shadow Slowpoke is a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 1386 CP. Shadow Slowpoke best moveset in Pokémon GO is Water Gun and Psychic. Shiny Shadow Slowpoke is not available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Slowpoke is boosted by Rain and Windy weather.

Shadow Slowpoke 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
1386 CP
Attack
109 ATK
Defense
98 DEF
Stamina
207 STA
Weather Boost
  • rainRain
  • windyWindy
Released
Yes Yes
Shiny released
No No
Buddy distance
3 km
Can Dynamax
No No
Max Battles Tier
-Star

Shadow Slowpoke 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 Slowpoke takes increased damage from Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass type moves.
  • Shadow Slowpoke 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.

Shadow Slowpoke's best moves and movesets

Moves

Shadow Slowpoke's best moveset is Water Gun and Psychic, with 9.83 DPS (damage per second) and 142.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain and Windy weather.

Best Shadow Slowpoke moves
DPS9.83
TDO142.60
Score11.8
Weather Boost
  • rain
  • windy

Shadow Slowpoke moves comparison

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.WaterWater Gun PsychicPsychic 9.83142.611.8
      2.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 9.82142.511.8
      3.WaterWater Gun PsychicPsyshock 9.50137.811.4
      4.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsyshock 9.49137.711.4
      5.PsychicConfusion WaterWater Pulse 8.42122.110.1
      6.WaterWater Gun WaterWater Pulse 8.40121.810.1
      7.PsychicConfusion NormalFrustration 4.3863.65.3
      8.WaterWater Gun NormalFrustration 4.2862.15.1

      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

      • PsychicPsyshockDamage65Energy33Duration2.7s
        Toggle more information for move: Psyshock
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.6s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Psyshock has no special effects.
        See Psyshock details page ↗
      • WaterWater PulseDamage70Energy50Duration3.2s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Pulse
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.2s
        Damage window2.2s - 2.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy55

        Effects
        Water Pulse has no special effects.
        See Water Pulse 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 ↗
      • 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 Slowpoke's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Slowpoke'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 Slowpoke with its best moveset, we recommend to use Confusion/Psychic. You will lose around 0.1% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Shadow Slowpoke's strongest moveset (Water Gun/Psychic).

      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 Slowpoke has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Shadow Slowpoke's PvE and PvP Ranking

      Shiny Pokémon icon
      RoleTier
      Water Water-type Attacker
      Water Gun / Water Pulse
      F TierExternal Link#146
      Psychic Psychic-type Attacker
      Confusion / Psychic
      F TierExternal Link#113
      Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Shadow Slowpoke's has 1386 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Slowpoke obtained from Raids can be encountered from 610 CP to 700 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 763 CP to 876 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow Slowpoke can be found in the 487 CP to 525 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1386 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch487 CP - 525 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs650 CP - 700 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids610 CP - 700 CP
      Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • rainRain
      • windyWindy
      763 CP - 876 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.

      Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Slowpoke

      Photobomb

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

      Water Water

      Psychic Psychic

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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 Slowpoke Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      117 CP254 CP391 CP
      4128 CP5165 CP6202 CP
      7239 CP8276 CP9313 CP
      10350 CP11385 CP12420 CP
      13455 CP14490 CP15525 CP
      16560 CP17595 CP18630 CP
      19665 CP20700 CP21735 CP
      22771 CP23806 CP24841 CP
      25876 CP26911 CP27946 CP
      28981 CP291016 CP301051 CP
      311069 CP321086 CP331104 CP
      341121 CP351139 CP361156 CP
      371174 CP381191 CP391209 CP
      401226 CP411242 CP421257 CP
      431273 CP441289 CP451305 CP
      461321 CP471337 CP481353 CP
      491370 CP501386 CP

      Shadow Slowpoke evolution chart

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

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#79
      Height1.2 m
      Weight36 kg
      RegionKanto Generation 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate50%
      Base Flee Rate10%
      Catch rewards
      3 Candy
      100 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 Slowpoke

      Purification cost3 Candy
      3000 Stardust
      Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
      Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Shadow Slowpoke in Pokémon GO is 41.85%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 74.90% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 87.43%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -41.85%46.39%55.65%63.32%
                Curve60.21%65.35%74.90%81.82%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -55.65%60.75%70.47%77.78%
                Curve74.90%79.60%87.43%92.25%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 62.31%67.44%76.86%83.56%
                Curve80.96%85.16%91.69%95.35%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 74.21%78.96%86.90%91.85%
                Curve90.01%92.93%96.84%98.59%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Slowpoke, 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

                Shadow Slowpoke high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Slowpoke. 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 SlowpokeShadow SlowpokeShadow SlowpokeShadow Slowpoke

                Shadow Slowpoke Pokédex entries

                Kanto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                Red, BlueIncredibly slow and dopey. It takes 5 seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.
                YellowIncredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time.
                GoldIt lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won't even notice for a whole day.
                SilverA sweet sap leaks from its tail's tip. Although not nutritious, the tail is pleasant to chew on.
                CrystalIt is always so absent-minded that it won't react, even if its flavorful tail is bitten.
                Ruby, SapphireSLOWPOKE uses its tail to catch prey by dipping it in water at the side of a river. However, this POKéMON often forgets what it’s doing and often spends entire days just loafing at water’s edge.
                EmeraldIt catches prey by dipping its tail in water at the side of a river. But it often forgets what it is doing and spends entire days just loafing at water’s edge.
                FireRedIt is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail.
                LeafGreenIncredibly slow and dopey. It takes five seconds for it to feel pain when under attack.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2Although slow, it is skilled at fishing with its tail. It does not feel pain if its tail is bitten.
                HeartGoldIt lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won’t even notice for a whole day.
                SoulSilverA sweet sap leaks from its tail’s tip. Although not nutritious, the tail is pleasant to chew on.
                XIt is always vacantly lost in thought, but no one knows what it is thinking about. It is good at fishing with its tail.
                YIt lazes vacantly near water. If something bites its tail, it won’t even notice for a whole day.
                Omega RubySlowpoke uses its tail to catch prey by dipping it in water at the side of a river. However, this Pokémon often forgets what it’s doing and often spends entire days just loafing at water’s edge.
                Alpha SapphireSlowpoke uses its tail to catch prey by dipping it in water at the side of a river. However, this Pokémon often forgets what it’s doing and often spends entire days just loafing at water’s edge.
                SunIts long tail often breaks off. It doesn’t really feel any pain, though, and the tail grows back, so Slowpoke isn’t particularly bothered.
                MoonAlolan home cooking involves drying Slowpoke tails and then simmering them into a salty stew.
                Ultra SunThere are some places where Slowpoke is worshiped because of a long-standing belief that whenever Slowpoke yawns, it rains.
                Ultra MoonAlthough their tails, which fall off naturally, can easily be found lying around, they’re a precious ingredient for cooking.
                Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Incredibly slow and sluggish. It is quite content to loll about without worrying about the time.
                SwordSlow-witted and oblivious, this Pokémon won’t feel any pain if its tail gets eaten. It won’t notice when its tail grows back, either.
                ShieldWhen this Pokémon’s tail is soaked in water, sweetness seeps from it. Slowpoke uses this trait to lure in and fish up other Pokémon.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Slowpoke’s strengths and weaknesses?

                Shadow Slowpoke is a Water and Psychic-type Pokémon and is weak to Bug, Dark, Electric, Ghost, and Grass-type moves. Shadow Slowpoke is strong against Fighting, Fire, Ice, Psychic, Steel, and Water-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Shadow Slowpoke in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Slowpoke in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Psychic. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.829 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 142.595.

                How does Shadow Slowpoke perform in Raids?

                Shadow Slowpoke's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

                How does Shadow Slowpoke rank as a Water-type attacker?

                Shadow Slowpoke is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                How does Shadow Slowpoke rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

                Shadow Slowpoke is an F-Tier Psychic-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Slowpoke?

                The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Slowpoke: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Primal Kyogre, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, and Mega Rayquaza.

                What is Shadow Slowpoke’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

                Shadow Slowpoke’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1226 CP and 1386 CP at Level 50.

                Can Shadow Slowpoke be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Slowpoke cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                Can Shadow Slowpoke Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Slowpoke cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.