Slowpokein Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
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.
Slowpoke in Pokémon SoulGold
Galarian Slowpoke is #79 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its psychic typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Eats Berries early.
Prevents confusion.
Heals upon switching out.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (18)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TackleLevel: 1Tackle | normal | 35 | 0 | 35 | ||
| Charges the foe with a full- body tackle. | ||||||
| CurseLevel: 1Curse | ghost | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| A move that functions differently for GHOSTS. | ||||||
| GrowlLevel: 3Growl | normal | 0 | 100 | 40 | ||
| Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack. | ||||||
| AcidLevel: 6Acid | poison | 40 | 100 | 30 | ||
| Sprays a hide-melting acid. May lower Sp. Def.May lower Defense. | ||||||
| YawnLevel: 9Yawn | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | ||||||
| ConfusionLevel: 12Confusion | psychic | 50 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 15Disable | normal | 0 | 55 | 20 | ||
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | ||||||
| Water PulseLevel: 18Water Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| HeadbuttLevel: 21Headbutt | normal | 70 | 100 | 15 | ||
| A ramming attack that may cause flinching. | ||||||
| Zen HeadbuttLevel: 24Zen Headbutt | psychic | 80 | 90 | 15 | ||
| Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 27Amnesia | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | ||||||
| SurfLevel: 30Surf | water | 0 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| Slack OffLevel: 33Slack Off | normal | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Slacks off and restores half the maximum HP. | ||||||
| PsychicLevel: 36Psychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Psych UpLevel: 39Psych Up | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Rain DanceLevel: 42Rain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Heal PulseLevel: 45Heal Pulse | psychic | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Shed TailLevel: 52Shed Tail | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | ||
| Creates a Substitute for itself before switching out. |
Egg Moves (4)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BelchBelch | poison | 120 | 90 | 10 | |
| Lets out a loud belch. Must eat a Berry to use it. | |||||
| Belly DrumBelly Drum | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | |
| Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP. | |||||
| BlockBlock | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| Blocks the foe's way and prevents escape. | |||||
| StompStomp | normal | 65 | 100 | 20 | |
| Stomps the enemy with a big foot. May cause flinching. |
TM/HM Moves (34)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| BulldozeBulldoze | ground | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| DiveDive | water | 0 | 100 | 10 | HM08HM08 | |
| Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 0 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| PsyshockPsyshock | psychic | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 0 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ScaldScald | water | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM55TM55 | |
| Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 0 | 0 | 15 | HM10HM10 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Slowpoke. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Slowpoke resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Slowpoke, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
Also in
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