Where can I find Slowking in SoulGold?

Slowking can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Slowking?

Slowking is a water/psychic-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Slowking learn in SoulGold?

Slowking can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Slowkingin Pokémon SoulGold

waterpsychic

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Royal Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

WaterPsychic

Dex

#199

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

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.3%

Ultra Ball12.8%

Base Exp

172

EV Yield

2 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

Kingsrock(5%)

Weak To

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

Resists

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

Forms

Normal,Galarian

Evolution Chain

Slowpoke

Base form

Slowpoke (Galarian)

Base form

→

Slowbro

Level up Slowpoke to Lv. 37

→

Slowking

• Level up Slowpoke holding Kings Rock

• Use Kings Rock on Slowpoke

→

Slowbro (Galarian)

Use Galaricacuff on Slowpoke

→

Slowking (Galarian)

Use Galaricawreath on Slowpoke

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How to Obtain

Slowking can be found in Safari Zone Gate (uncommon). Wild ones range from level 45 to 56. There's a one-time encounter in Saffron City Fighting Dojo at level one.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Saffron City Fighting Dojo	Lv. 1	static	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (22)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Future SightLevel: 1Future Sight	psychic	80	0	0
1	Future SightLevel: 1Future Sight	Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.
1	Chilly ReceptionLevel: 1Chilly Reception	ice	0	0	10
1	Chilly ReceptionLevel: 1Chilly Reception	Bad joke summons snowstorm. The user also switches out.
1	CurseLevel: 1Curse	ghost	0	0	10
1	CurseLevel: 1Curse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	normal	35	0	35
1	TackleLevel: 1Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
1	Power GemLevel: 1Power Gem	rock	0	100	20
1	Power GemLevel: 1Power Gem	Attacks with rays of light that sparkle like diamonds.
1	Nasty PlotLevel: 1Nasty Plot	dark	0	0	20
1	Nasty PlotLevel: 1Nasty Plot	Thinks bad thoughts to sharply boost Sp. Atk.
1	SwaggerLevel: 1Swagger	normal	0	0	15
1	SwaggerLevel: 1Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
9	YawnLevel: 9Yawn	normal	0	0	10
9	YawnLevel: 9Yawn	Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn.
12	ConfusionLevel: 12Confusion	psychic	50	100	25
12	ConfusionLevel: 12Confusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
15	DisableLevel: 15Disable	normal	0	55	20
15	DisableLevel: 15Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
18	Water PulseLevel: 18Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
18	Water PulseLevel: 18Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
21	HeadbuttLevel: 21Headbutt	normal	70	100	15
21	HeadbuttLevel: 21Headbutt	A ramming attack that may cause flinching.
27	AmnesiaLevel: 27Amnesia	psychic	0	0	20
27	AmnesiaLevel: 27Amnesia	Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def.
30	SurfLevel: 30Surf	water	0	100	15
30	SurfLevel: 30Surf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
33	Slack OffLevel: 33Slack Off	normal	0	0	0
33	Slack OffLevel: 33Slack Off	Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP.
36	PsychicLevel: 36Psychic	psychic	90	100	10
36	PsychicLevel: 36Psychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
39	Psych UpLevel: 39Psych Up	normal	0	0	10
39	Psych UpLevel: 39Psych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
42	Rain DanceLevel: 42Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
42	Rain DanceLevel: 42Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
45	Heal PulseLevel: 45Heal Pulse	psychic	0	0	10
45	Heal PulseLevel: 45Heal Pulse	Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP.
55	Shed TailLevel: 55Shed Tail	normal	0	0	10
55	Shed TailLevel: 55Shed Tail	Creates a Substitute for itself before switching out.

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Egg Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Belly DrumBelly Drum	normal	0	0	10
Belly DrumBelly Drum	Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP.
Future SightFuture Sight	psychic	80	0	0
Future SightFuture Sight	Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.
StompStomp	normal	65	100	20
StompStomp	Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching.
Mud SportMud Sport	ground	0	0	15
Mud SportMud Sport	Covers the user in mud to weaken all Electric moves.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
SnoreSnore	normal	0	100	15
SnoreSnore	A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch.
Me FirstMe First	normal	0	0	20
Me FirstMe First	Executes the foe's attack with greater power.
BlockBlock	normal	0	0	5
BlockBlock	Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape.
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching.
Wonder RoomWonder Room	psychic	0	0	10
Wonder RoomWonder Room	Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for 5 turns.
BelchBelch	poison	120	90	10
BelchBelch	Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it.

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TM/HM Moves (53)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Dragon TailDragon Tail	dragon	60	90	10	TM82TM82
Dragon TailDragon Tail	Knocks foe away to switch it out or end wild battle.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	0	100	0	TM85TM85
Drain PunchDrain Punch	An attack that absorbs half the damage inflicted.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Fire BlastFire Blast	fire	0	85	5	TM38TM38
Fire BlastFire Blast	Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.
Fire PunchFire Punch	fire	75	100	15	TM69TM69
Fire PunchFire Punch	A fiery punch that may burn the foe.
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	fire	0	100	15	TM35TM35
FlamethrowerFlamethrower	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Ice PunchIce Punch	ice	75	100	15	TM100TM100
Ice PunchIce Punch	An icy punch that may leave the foe with frostbite.freeze the foe.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
PsyshockPsyshock	psychic	80	100	10	TM03TM03
PsyshockPsyshock	Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	electric	75	100	15	TM63TM63
Thunder PunchThunder Punch	An electrified punch that may paralyze the foe.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	0	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Trick RoomTrick Room	psychic	0	0	5	TM92TM92
Trick RoomTrick Room	Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
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 Slowking. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×bug2×ghost2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Slowking 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 Slowking, either offensively or defensively.

Slowkingin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry