Slowpokein Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Dopey Pokémon

It 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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterPsychic

Dex

#082 Johto Dex · #079 National

Abilities

Oblivious(Primary)

Prevents attraction.

Own Tempo(Secondary)

Prevents confusion.

Regenerator(Hidden)

Heals upon switching out.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, water1

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Hp

Wild Held Items

Laggingtail(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2bug ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5psychic ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Slowpoke

Base form

→

Slowbro

Level up Slowpoke to Lv. 37

→

Slowking

• Level up Slowpoke holding Kings Rock

• Use Kings Rock on Slowpoke

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Slowpoke can be found very common in Cerulean Cave B2F while surfing, very common in Slowpoke Well B1F while walking or surfing, and very common in Slowpoke Well B2F while walking or surfing, among six other areas. Wild ones range from level six to 60. You can also receive one as a gift in Route 25 at level 10.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Route 25	Lv. 10	gift	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (17)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	CurseLevel: 1Curse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	CurseLevel: 1Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
5	GrowlLevel: 5Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
5	GrowlLevel: 5Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
9	Water GunLevel: 9Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
9	Water GunLevel: 9Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
14	ConfusionLevel: 14Confusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
14	ConfusionLevel: 14Confusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
19	DisableLevel: 19Disable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
19	DisableLevel: 19Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
23	HeadbuttLevel: 23Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
23	HeadbuttLevel: 23Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
28	Water PulseLevel: 28Water Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
28	Water PulseLevel: 28Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
32	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 32Zen Headbutt	psychic	PWR80	ACC90	PP15
32	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 32Zen Headbutt	Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching.
36	Slack OffLevel: 36Slack Off	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
36	Slack OffLevel: 36Slack Off	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
41	AmnesiaLevel: 41Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
41	AmnesiaLevel: 41Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
45	PsychicLevel: 45Psychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
45	PsychicLevel: 45Psychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
49	Rain DanceLevel: 49Rain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
49	Rain DanceLevel: 49Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
54	Psych UpLevel: 54Psych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
54	Psych UpLevel: 54Psych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
58	Heal PulseLevel: 58Heal Pulse	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
58	Heal PulseLevel: 58Heal Pulse	Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP.

Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Belly DrumBelly Drum	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Belly DrumBelly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
Future SightFuture Sight	psychic	PWR80	ACC0	PP0
Future SightFuture Sight	Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.
StompStomp	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
StompStomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
Mud SportMud Sport	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Mud SportMud Sport	Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SnoreSnore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
SnoreSnore	A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch.
Me FirstMe First	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Me FirstMe First	Executes the foe's attack with greater power.
BlockBlock	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP5
BlockBlock	Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape.
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	psychic	PWR80	ACC90	PP15
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching.
Wonder RoomWonder Room	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Wonder RoomWonder Room	Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for 5 turns.
BelchBelch	poison	PWR120	ACC90	PP10
BelchBelch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	CurseLevel: 1Curse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	CurseLevel: 1Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
1	YawnLevel: 1Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
6	GrowlLevel: 6Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
6	GrowlLevel: 6Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
15	Water GunLevel: 15Water Gun	water	PWR40	ACC100	PP25
15	Water GunLevel: 15Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
20	ConfusionLevel: 20Confusion	psychic	PWR50	ACC100	PP25
20	ConfusionLevel: 20Confusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
29	DisableLevel: 29Disable	normal	PWR0	ACC55	PP20
29	DisableLevel: 29Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
34	HeadbuttLevel: 34Headbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15
34	HeadbuttLevel: 34Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
43	AmnesiaLevel: 43Amnesia	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
43	AmnesiaLevel: 43Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
48	PsychicLevel: 48Psychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
48	PsychicLevel: 48Psychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Belly DrumBelly Drum	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Belly DrumBelly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
Future SightFuture Sight	psychic	PWR80	ACC0	PP0
Future SightFuture Sight	Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.
StompStomp	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
StompStomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
Mud SportMud Sport	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
Mud SportMud Sport	Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SnoreSnore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
SnoreSnore	A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch.

TM/HM Moves (47)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	PWR60	ACC100	PP10	TM72TM72
AvalancheAvalanche	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BrineBrine	water	PWR65	ACC100	PP10	TM55TM55
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dream EaterDream Eater	psychic	PWR100	ACC100	PP15	TM85TM85
Dream EaterDream Eater	Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	PWR0	ACC85	PP5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
HailHail	ice	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	PWR90	ACC100	PP10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM77TM77
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RecycleRecycle	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM67TM67
RecycleRecycle	Recycles a used item for one more use.
ReflectReflect	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
Skill SwapSkill Swap	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM48TM48
Skill SwapSkill Swap	The user swaps special abilities with the target.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SurfSurf	water	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Trick RoomTrick Room	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM92TM92
Trick RoomTrick Room	Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Slowpoke. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×bug2×ghost2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Slowpoke resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×fighting0.5×psychic0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Slowpoke, either offensively or defensively.

Slowpokein Pokémon Heart & Soul

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